4 Wing Cold Lake
4 Wing Cold Lake is the busiest fighter base in Canada. It provides general purpose, multi-role, combat capable forces in support of domestic and international roles of Canada's Air Force.
4 Wing Cold Lake is, without question, the home of the fighter pilot. It not only hosts Canada's world-class tactical fighter force training, but also deploys and supports fighter aircraft at a moments notice to fulfill the domestic and international roles of Canada's Air Force.
Two operational CF-18 Squadrons and two training squadrons, including Phase IV of NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC), and numerous premier support units, make 4 Wing Canada's largest and busiest fighter wing. As such, 4 Wing has some of the best and most sought after amenities in the world, including an almost unrestricted 1.17 million hectare air weapons range.
About the Facility
The Cold Lake facility will host two tactical fighter squadrons and will cover approximately 19,000 m2 net area, providing space for daily operations, maintenance, administration, mission planning, and simulator training. It will also house operational and support training squadrons and their training facilities.
As an international Centre of Excellence for tactical fighter operations, deployable combat support and leading edge training, 4 Wing focuses on people, leadership, innovation and technology.
Together we call upon all of our collective honored traditions and spirits to work in building for today and future generations.
OUR MISSION IS TO OPTIMIZE INDIGENOUS ENGAGEMENT ON THIS PROJECT
Indigenous Engagement
We acknowledge that EllisDon Edmonton constructs and operates in the Traditional Territory of the Treaty 6 First Nations and the homelands of the Métis Region 4 People. We would like to acknowledge and thank the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors' footsteps have marked this territory for centuries such as Cree, Denesųłiné, Nakota Sioux, Blackfoot, as well as the Métis and the Inuit. Together we call upon all of our collective honored traditions and spirits to work in building for today and future generations.
EllisDon is a bronze member of the CCIB
Working Together:
The project is committed to Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous communities and establishing meaningful relationships built on mutual respect, trust, and shared prosperity. The project is collaborating with Indigenous communities with the shared vision for sustainable and continued economic development in their communities.
Circle:
As part of the project’s goal to advance Truth and Reconciliation with the Indigenous communities, the project promotes the inclusion and participation of Elders, Knowledge Keepers and Indigenous representatives. Reconciliation requires understanding the past, recognizing treaty agreements, building equitable relationships, and restoring Indigenous Peoples' language, culture, and communities.
Indigenous Engagement:
This project has advanced engagements with First Nations across northeastern Alberta. These relationships and collaborations help strengthen Indigenous inclusion throughout the project
Trade Partners
Through meaningful relationships and collaborative approaches, EllisDon and our trade partners support Indigenous businesses and communities to build skills, resources, and market readiness. These relationships are grounded in mutual respect and create pathways for shared success and lasting capacity development.
FFCP Upcoming Tender Packages
NORAD Upgrades
We will upgrade fighter infrastructure and NORAD Quick Reaction Alert capabilities at bases across Canada to support the arrival of our new fleet of fighter jets and United States NORAD capabilities. DCFI intends to modernize, recapitalize and add new critical infrastructure, including Information Management/Information Technology (IT/IM) upgrades, to enable Canada’s ability to project air power in defence of North America for the coming decades.
DCFI Projects
Retail Warehouse (RW): The Retail Warehouse is 4100 square meters and will be a storage facility for the fighter jet program. This project is in the design phase with targeted start of September 2026 and complete by Summer 2028. Only Reliability security clearance will be required for this package. Hangarette Complex (HC): The Hangarette Complex is a 6 building, 50 bay storage solution in support of the Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) and the fighter jet program. The first stage of this project requires an 1800-meter road re-alignment, gas line re- alignment, and site preparation (200-meter x 1100-meter). The second stage will involve the construction of the building.
DCFI Upcoming Tender Packages
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indigenous Benefit Plans?:
Indigenous Benefits Plans enhance economic opportunities for Indigenous Peoples and businesses through increased possibilities of competing successfully for contracts or of participating in employment, training or subcontracting opportunities. Click here for more information.
EllisDon is proactively working with Indigenous communities around Cold Lake and the surrounding area to pursue current and future business opportunities. As required by the Government of Canada, indigenous businesses and organizations who wish to participate in the project must be registered and in good standing with Indigenous Service Canada’s Indigenous Business Directory. For more information, please visit the website here.
To register for the Indigenous Business Directory, please click here.
What is Future Fighter Capability Project :
As outlined in Canada’s defense policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, Canada will purchase 88 advanced fighter aircraft to contribute to the safety and security of Canadians and to meet Canada’s international obligations. Click here for more information.
What scope of work is included in this project:
EllisDon Construction Services Inc. (EllisDon) as the Design Builder, along with its design partner, Stantec have been contracted to provide design services and constructability oversight to complete the design of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) infrastructure that will support the Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP). The infrastructure will provide shelter and a working environment capable of supporting the operation and maintenance of Canadas fighter aircraft. Click here for more information
What's the process for security clearance?
Before an organization can bid on sensitive federal government contracts with security requirements, they must be registered with the Public Services and Procurement Canada’s (PSPC) Contract Security Program (CSP). This also allows Contract Authorities the ability to ensure security requirements for personnel, physical and information technology security are met in the contracting process. Click here for more information.
If you require additional information, please email securitysponsorship@ellisdon.com
How do I find out more?
You can email FFCP@ellisdon.com
Working With Us
EllisDon Values
Freedom & Trust
EllisDon exists to empower driven minds. We believe that by providing freedom and empowering one another, we will invariably, out-perform, out-deliver and be at the forefront of our industry. We do not impede progress with bureaucracy and we do not accept solutions based on tradition when innovation proves superior. We give one another the freedom and authority to lead and we are fast, fluid, and flexible because the world demands it and, more importantly, because we demand it of ourselves.
Complete Openness
We share everything with everyone who works here: company goals, strategies, business plans, and all results. This includes our strengths, weakness, opportunities and fears.
We want our clients to know everything about their projects – total and complete transparency. We want to shine a bright light on all potential problems, successes, opportunities and innovative ideas. Sharing this knowledge helps both our clients and us be successful.
Entrepreneurial Enthusiasm
At all levels of our organization we promote an entrepreneurial way of thinking. We want everybody at EllisDon to watch for and seize new opportunities – lead us into new ventures. We want everyone to think creatively, to innovate, and to bring forward their ideas. We want everyone to challenge convention, invent, develop, optimize, and refuse to slow down, as the rest of the industry tries to keep pace.
Mutual Accountability
We empower people, not processes, and deliver on our commitments to each other, which makes us extremely fast, fluid, and flexible. Mutual accountability at EllisDon runs in every direction – down, up and sideways.
Integrity & Mutual Respect
We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and treat everyone the way we would like to be treated.
Business Opportunities
The construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we always strive to be at the forefront. We continually work to innovate and improve the way we deliver building solutions for our clients. We have established a reputation as an industry leader, renowned for delivering projects that have consistently exceeded the quality and performance expectations of our clients.
Want to Get in Touch?
Cold Lake is the busiest fighter base in Canada. It provides general purpose, multi-role, combat capable forces in support of domestic and international roles of Canada's Air Force. Home of fighter pilot training for the Canadian Forces, 4 Wing attracts Top Gun crews from all over the world to our annual air combat exercise, Maple Flag.
If you would like to find out more information about the project or available opportunities, please contact us using the form.
Contact Us Today
Contact FFCP@ellisdon.com Phone: (780) 444-3042
Location 8616-51 Avenue Suite #220 Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 6E6, Canada
