Equipment & Industrial Services

Powered by ISTA’s Partnership with United Cree

Through our partnership with United Cree, a 100% Indigenous-owned industry leader, ISTA is able to offer communities, partners, and workforce development projects access to a full range of heavy equipment, industrial machinery, and on-site project support services.

United Cree maintains a modern, well-serviced fleet used across construction, infrastructure, mining, environmental, and resource-sector operations. This partnership expands ISTA’s ability to connect training with practical field experience while supporting community-driven development projects.

Heavy Equipment Fleet

ISTA and United Cree can now support a wide range of construction, land development, and infrastructure projects through access to a diverse fleet of industrial equipment.

Excavators

Ideal for:

Earthmoving
Foundation work
Pipeline trenching
Site preparation
Environmental remediation
Road building

Multiple sizes available (mini to full-size units).

Dozers

Used for:

Grading
Land clearing
Road construction
Earthworks
Site reclamation

Ensures precision shaping and terrain preparation.

Wheel Loaders

Essential for:

Material handling
Aggregate movement
Stockpiling
Construction site support

Suitable for large-scale or remote-site projects.

Articulated Rock Trucks

Heavy-duty hauling vehicles for:

Aggregate transport
Overburden removal
Mining & resource-sector hauling
Large-scale civil works

Engineered for rough terrain and high-capacity loads.

Graders

For:

Precision road shaping
Final grading
Snow removal
Surface finishing on infrastructure projects

A key asset for community roadbuilding and maintenance.

Packers & Rollers

Used for:

Soil compaction
Road and pad compaction
Foundation stabilization
General construction

Critical for preparing safe, stable ground conditions.

Support & Specialty Equipment

Including:

Skid steers
Telehandlers
Service trucks
Site support vehicles
Fuel and lube service units

These ensure smooth operations on remote or community-based projects.

Equipment-Based Services

Beyond the fleet itself, the ISTA × United Cree partnership enables comprehensive equipment-driven project services that can support Indigenous community development, training environments, and workforce mobilization.

Heavy Equipment Operation Services

United Cree operators support:

Construction projects
Site development
Road building
Land remediation
Mining and environmental operations

ISTA learners may gain exposure to these environments for training and work experience.

Civil Construction & Earthworks Support

Including:

Site clearing
Road grade preparation
Foundation excavation
Land leveling and reclamation

Enabling communities to plan and execute local development projects.

Modular & Prefabricated Infrastructure Deployment

Equipment is utilized to install, position, and support:

Modular buildings
Workforce camps
Portable classrooms
Commercial and community structures

This expands ISTA’s ability to deliver training or infrastructure in remote locations.

Drilling Support & Site Services

Through United Cree’s drilling division:

Geotechnical drilling
Sonic and environmental drilling
Helicopter-access drilling
Core sampling
Exploration support

A major opportunity for ISTA environmental and exploration-related training pathways.

Community Infrastructure Support

Equipment and crews can support: Water/sewer trenching | Road maintenance | Housing and community building projects | Environmental remediation | Land development for future housing or facilities

ISTA learners experience real-world field conditions across these project types.

Build With Us

Whether you are a community leader, an industry partner, or a learner exploring the skilled trades, ISTA offers pathways that honor Indigenous heritage while opening new doors to economic opportunity.