OUR MISSION AND VALUES
BUILDING RESILIENT SOCIETIES BY ADDRESSING THE MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES FACING OUR PLANET
Our ambition is to collaborate with iconic world-class organizations to tackle the broad environmental challenges our planet is facing, and in turn, increase our communities’ resiliency.
RELIABILITY
Our people are recognized for their operational excellence. Over the years, solid processes and continuous learning have allowed us to support reliable supply chains for our customers and effective remediation solutions for the environment. Whatever the circumstances, our people have an uncanny ability to find solid solutions. We are definitely resilient!
IMAGINATION
Our people are imaginative thinkers – people who generate new and unique solutions – and have the courage to take action to put these solutions in place. They create environments in which others can take smart risks and experiment. They foster the creative ideas of others, using good instincts and agility to bring the right solutions to our customers.
GOING BEYOND
Our people are ready to go beyond and challenge the status quo. They strive to continuously push boundaries. They seek new ways to improve their operations and cost leadership. They go after new business opportunities and partnerships. We are naturally relentless!
SUSTAINABILITY
Our people are fully accountable for our performance and are truly committed to long- term sustainable growth. By empowering our people, acting with integrity, setting clear goals and measuring our progress, we deliver innovative products and services to our customers and create value for our stakeholders.
OUR MISSION AND VALUES
BUILDING RESILIENT SOCIETIES BY ADDRESSING THE MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES FACING OUR PLANET.
Our ambition is to collaborate with iconic world-class organizations to tackle the broad environmental challenges our planet is facing, and in turn, increasing our communities’ resiliency.
RELIABILITY
Our people are recognized for their operational excellence. Over the years, solid processes and continuous learning have allowed us to support reliable supply chains for our customers and effective remediation solutions for the environment. Whatever the circumstances, our people have an uncanny ability to find solid solutions. We are definitely resilient!
IMAGINATION
Our people are imaginative thinkers – people who generate new and unique solutions – and have the courage to take action to put these solutions in place. They create environments in which others can take smart risks and experiment. They foster the creative ideas of others, using good instincts and agility to bring the right solutions to our customers.
GOING BEYOND
Our people are ready to go beyond and challenge the status quo. They strive to continuously push boundaries. They seek new ways to improve their operations and cost leadership. They go after new business opportunities and partnerships. We are naturally relentless!
SUSTAINABILITY
Our people are fully accountable for our performance and are truly committed to long- term sustainable growth. By empowering our people, acting with integrity, setting clear goals and measuring our progress, we deliver innovative products and services to our customers and create value for our stakeholders.
DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING
HARNESSING INNOVATION TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
At SANEXEN, we create new opportunities by welcoming, embracing, and celebrating differences with an unwavering passion. This is at the heart of our efforts to champion diversity, inclusion and belonging throughout our organization. We recognize that the unique experiences, skills, and perspectives of our people will help us tackle tomorrow’s challenges. We know that our passionate talent is the reason our customers want to partner with us, and our communities trust us. As we welcome the next generation, we will continue to build an inclusive workplace that attracts, nurtures, and empowers the absolute best talent, and together we will build a more innovative and sustainable future.
SANEXEN continues to work towards creating a diverse and exeptional team, which we believe represents a greater mix of skills and a more inclusive workplace culture.
“To be a leader in our industry and really bolster innovation, we truly believe that diverse teams at all levels of our organization are a key success factor.”
Nathalie Viens
President and CEO, SANEXEN
DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING
HARNESSING INNOVATION TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
At SANEXEN, we create new opportunities by welcoming, embracing, and celebrating differences with an unwavering passion. This is at the heart of our efforts to champion diversity, inclusion and belonging throughout our organization. We recognize that the unique experiences, skills, and perspectives of our people will help us tackle tomorrow’s challenges.
We know that our passionate talent is the reason our customers want to partner with us, and our communities trust us. As we welcome the next generation, we will continue to build an inclusive workplace that attracts, nurtures, and empowers the absolute best talent, and together we will build a more innovative and sustainable future.
SANEXEN continues to work towards creating a diverse and exeptional team, which we believe represents a greater mix of skills and a more inclusive workplace culture.
Nathalie Viens
President and CEO, SANEXEN
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
INDIGENOUS CONNECTIONS
We are privileged to work in partnership with Indigenous communities across Canada. Our commitment is grounded in listening, co-development, and respect for the knowledge, rights, and priorities of each Nation. In the spirit of reconciliation, we contribute—within our means—to building lasting relationships based on trust and reciprocity.
We actively collaborate with Indigenous businesses deeply rooted in their territories, including Qikiqtaaluk Environmental (Nunavut), Avataani Environmental Services (Nunavik), and Naàka Environmental (Northwest Territories). These joint ventures are fully involved in the governance of our projects—from strategic planning to on-the-ground operations. Their voices guide our actions and ensure that we move in step with community priorities and realities.
We remain committed to future generations by supporting locally defined priorities and working alongside communities on their initiatives for preservation, resilience, and self-determination. Each of these projects reflects our commitment to collaboration—grounded in respect for local contexts and traditional knowledge—to co-create sustainable solutions that serve both communities and their lands.
In the Northwest Territories, we are contributing to the remediation of the Kwetı̨ı̨ɂaà (Rayrock) site, a former uranium mine, while supporting efforts to reduce avoidance zones in areas of cultural and social significance to the Tłı̨chǫ communities.
In Iqaluit, our team supported efforts to improve access to safe, affordable, and sustainable drinking water. By valuing local resources and strengthening integrated supply management, this project laid the groundwork for greater community resilience.
In Nunavik, we helped establish the region’s first community-led environmental information centre, an initiative led by Uquutaq.
In British Columbia, we supported the Haisla Nation’s work in Kitimat to protect the Kitlope Valley—one of the largest intact coastal temperate rainforest watersheds. Our support aligned with their vision of territorial sovereignty and the protection of sensitive ecological areas.
We are deeply grateful to the communities who welcome us and place their trust in us:
Mársı | Kinanāskomitin | Quana | Qujannamiik | Nakurmiik | Miigwetch | Mahsı̀
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
INDIGENOUS CONNECTIONS
We are privileged to work in partnership with Indigenous communities across Canada. Our commitment is grounded in listening, co-development, and respect for the knowledge, rights, and priorities of each Nation. In the spirit of reconciliation, we contribute—within our means—to building lasting relationships based on trust and reciprocity.
We actively collaborate with Indigenous businesses deeply rooted in their territories, including Qikiqtaaluk Environmental (Nunavut), Avataani Environmental Services (Nunavik), and Naàka Environmental (Northwest Territories). These joint ventures are fully involved in the governance of our projects—from strategic planning to on-the-ground operations. Their voices guide our actions and ensure that we move in step with community priorities and realities.
We remain committed to future generations by supporting locally defined priorities and working alongside communities on their initiatives for preservation, resilience, and self-determination. Each of these projects reflects our commitment to collaboration—grounded in respect for local contexts and traditional knowledge—to co-create sustainable solutions that serve both communities and their lands.
In the Northwest Territories, we are contributing to the remediation of the Kwetı̨ı̨ɂaà (Rayrock) site, a former uranium mine, while supporting efforts to reduce avoidance zones in areas of cultural and social significance to the Tłı̨chǫ communities.
In Iqaluit, our team supported efforts to improve access to safe, affordable, and sustainable drinking water. By valuing local resources and strengthening integrated supply management, this project laid the groundwork for greater community resilience.
In Nunavik, we helped establish the region’s first community-led environmental information centre, an initiative led by Uquutaq.
In British Columbia, we supported the Haisla Nation’s work in Kitimat to protect the Kitlope Valley—one of the largest intact coastal temperate rainforest watersheds. Our support aligned with their vision of territorial sovereignty and the protection of sensitive ecological areas.
We are deeply grateful to the communities who welcome us and place their trust in us:
Mársı | Kinanāskomitin | Quana | Qujannamiik | Nakurmiik | Miigwetch | Mahsı̀
We’re proud to work hand in hand with Indigenous partners whose deep knowledge of their lands shapes every stage of our projects. Their leadership is essential to building solutions that are rooted in respect, resilience, and long-term impact.
GOAL 6: CLEAN WATER
We help communities protect and renew their water quality.
GOAL 13: CLIMATE ACTION
We share knowledge, strengthen expertise, and collectively apply innovative solutions to climate risks and challenges.
GOAL 11: SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
We invest in communities helping them be stronger, vibrant, and more resilient.
GOAL 15: LIFE ON LAND
We recognize that our greatest impact on sustainability comes from the solutions we developed for our customers and our communities.
GOAL 12: RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
We design environmentally sound waste management practices.
OUR ESG PRIORITIES
As an impact company, our main priority is building a sustainable and resilient future for the next generations. It means protecting and renewing our environment and our water resources, attracting and developing the best and brightest talent, investing in our communities and leading with the highest governance standards. In short, we are committed to doing everything we can today to build a better tomorrow.
SANEXEN’S KEY ESG PRIORITIES – THE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)
OUR ESG PRIORITIES
As an impact company, our main priority is building a sustainable and resilient future for the next generations. It means protecting and renewing our environment and our water resources, attracting and developing the best and brightest talent, investing in our communities and leading with the highest governance standards. In short, we are committed to doing everything we can today to build a better tomorrow.
SANEXEN’S KEY ESG PRIORITIES – THE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)
GOAL 6: CLEAN WATER
We help communities protect and renew their water quality.
GOAL 11: SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
We invest in communities helping them be stronger, vibrant, and more resilient.
GOAL 12: RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
We design environmentally sound waste management practices.
GOAL 13: CLIMATE ACTION
We share knowledge, strengthen expertise, and collectively apply innovative solutions to climate risks and challenges.
GOAL 15: LIFE ON LAND
We recognize that our greatest impact on sustainability comes from the solutions we developed for our customers and our communities.
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY
At SANEXEN, we believe in working closely together and looking out for the health and safety of ourselves and those around us, whether we’re at work, at home, or in our communities.
We strive for an inclusive safety culture, one in which safety is a team effort where we work together to identify hazards, discuss work challenges, and communicate our plan for working safely with everyone involved.
We have proactive discussions on the prevention of injuries and loss, equip our people with the knowledge they need to work safely, promote cooperation, and recognize that safety is crucial everywhere, not just at work.
Our Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) program is our commitment to putting our people first—experts in the field, customers, partners, subcontractors, and community members—and doing what’s right by responsibly managing all safety aspects of our business.
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY
At SANEXEN, we believe in working closely together and looking out for the health and safety of ourselves and those around us, whether we’re at work, at home, or in our communities.
We strive for an inclusive safety culture, one in which safety is a team effort where we work together to identify hazards, discuss work challenges, and communicate our plan for working safely with everyone involved.
We have proactive discussions on the prevention of injuries and loss, equip our people with the knowledge they need to work safely, promote cooperation, and recognize that safety is crucial everywhere, not just at work.
Our Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) program is our commitment to putting our people first—experts in the field, customers, partners, subcontractors, and community members—and doing what’s right by responsibly managing all safety aspects of our business.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Nathalie Viens
President and CEO, SANEXEN
Nathalie has 24 years of experience spanning investment, asset management, consulting, engineering and construction, infrastructure, and resources industries. She comes with a strong project management background and demonstrated track record of quickly diagnosing issues and leading project teams in transformations and turnarounds.
Éric Sauvageau
Executive Vice-President
Éric has over 30 years of experience in the Environmental industry holding various Executive positions. Éric joined SANEXEN in 1990, and is now is responsible for creating an efficient structure and world-class team, preparing the groundwork to help the company move
Sophie Deligny
Vice-president, Finance
Sophie has over 20 years of experience holding various finance and accounting Executive roles. She previously served as Senior Director of Finance for Telecon and Director of Finance, Eastern Canada for PepsiCo
Jennifer Guyot
Vice-President, Environment, Health & Safety
Jennifer has over 15 years of experience in various roles within the environmental industry. She supports SANEXEN’s operations across Canada and the United States in health and safety and contributes to the company’s growth through improvement projects. She holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from McGill University.
Marieve Sévigny
Senior Director, Human Resources
Possessing more than 15 years of experience, Mariève supports both Senior Management and the operational teams with a human, strategic and value-driven approach. She holds a degree in Business Administration from Shebrooke University.
Doug Van der Veen
General Manager, APG Division
Doug has over 25 years of experience in the dredging, dewatering and biosolids management industry. He manage operations in Canada and the United States for the APG (American Process Group) division of SANEXEN.
Étienne Bélisle-Roy
Senior Director, Innovation
Etienne has 30 years of experience in the field of environmental technologies. He has led teams of technicians, chemists, and engineers in developing innovative products and technologies used for the remediation of contaminated sites and industrial water treatment, targeting emerging contaminants such as PFAS.
OUR HISTORY
Our team has a rich history, which includes many great companies – SANEXEN, APG, AVATAANI, QIKIQTAALUK Environment, NAAKA, EXCAVA-TECH and Regénération.
For more than 100 years combined, our teams of experts have been driving value for our customers by helping them solve complex environmental and water challenges.
Today, they are united by a strong set of values, and the drive to deliver positive, enduring and impactful change.
SANEXEN is founded
Specializing in environmental services across North America
NIEDNER Acquisition
SANEXEN gains access to proprietary manufacturing capabilities through the acquisition of NIEDNER, founded in 1895
Acquired a stake ownership in Qikiqtaaluk Environmental
Specializes in site remediation, particularly in the Nunavut region
Acquired a stake in Avataani Environmental
Contractor and consulting firm, specializing in site assessment & remediation in the Nunavik area.
Excava-Tech Acquisition
An excavation and civil engineering subcontractor for SANEXEN’s water main lining work for 15 years
Regénération Acquisition
A leading player of the mine site revegetation industry, based in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec
Acquired stake in FER-PAL
SANEXEN extends water technology to Canadian market via acquisition of FER-PAL, gaining access to trenchless technology and complete suite of water main rehabilitation solutions
APG Acquisition
An Edmonton-based environmental industry leader, specializing in dredging, dewatering, and residuals management
ALTRA PFAS Solutions is launched
Following the recent success and recognition achieved by the PFAS solutions, the company is adopting a brand as the next step to unify its innovative PFAS solutions, leveraging its talent and expertise to strengthen its position in the marketplace
