Industry Case Study | September 11, 2025
STC Industrial Group: Building Opportunity Through Economic Reconciliation
Industry: Industrial Manufacturing & Services
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Leader Featured: Shaun Howdle, President & CEO
STC Industrial Group is fully owned and operated by the Saskatoon Tribal Council, representing seven First Nations in the region. With offices on Muskeg Lake Urban Reserve in Saskatoon and operations in Corman Park, STC Industrial is a growing force in Saskatchewan’s industrial sector.
“Our story is rooted in economic reconciliation,” says Shaun Howdle, President and CEO. “The Tribal Council made a conscious decision to participate in the economy by building businesses that create opportunity for our communities right here at home.”
Since opening its Saskatoon office in 2017, STC Industrial has experienced rapid expansion. Today, the group operates across energy, mining, and utilities, with divisions in structural, mechanical, and piping services, steel fabrication, custom electrical manufacturing, and, most recently, an expansion into concrete services. Their work supports major industries in Saskatchewan and beyond, with the ability to design, build, and ship custom solutions worldwide.
Why the Saskatoon Region?
“Eight years ago, we realized this was where we needed to plant our roots. Our communities surround Saskatoon. This is where the opportunities are, and this is where the support exists to grow.”
Saskatoon’s location at the center of Saskatchewan’s resource-rich economy offers unmatched advantages. Proximity to mining, oil and gas, and agriculture creates a strong industrial ecosystem. Logistics infrastructure, from rail lines to export corridors, allows products and services to reach markets across North America and beyond.
Equally important is the region’s culture of collaboration.
“In bigger centers, you don’t always see it. Here in Saskatoon, businesses want to help each other. Partnerships are about building something stronger together. That’s been critical to our growth.”
Local Strengths, Global Reach
From fabrication to custom technology, STC Industrial leverages Saskatoon’s strengths to build for the world. The region’s skilled workforce, supported by the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and SIIT, fuels the company’s growth. New graduates and tradespeople bring fresh ideas and expertise, while the company works to ensure Indigenous youth see opportunity and careers close to home.
“Saskatoon is open for business and it’s welcoming. We don’t just want companies to pass through; we want them to set roots, hire local, and become part of the community.”
Investment Opportunity Highlights
Strategic Industrial Hub
Located in the heart of Saskatchewan’s resource economy, Saskatoon connects STC Industrial to key sectors: mining, oil & gas, agriculture, and utilities.
Strong Business Ecosystem
The region offers an interconnected supply chain, consultant support, and easy access to domestic and U.S. markets.
Skilled Workforce Pipeline
Collaboration with post-secondary institutions provides a steady stream of technical talent and trades expertise, vital to high-growth companies.
Global Capacity
With advanced fabrication and custom manufacturing capabilities, STC Industrial builds and ships industrial solutions across industries and borders.
A Message to Business
“Come see what Saskatoon offers. Set up shop, invest in the community, and become part of something bigger. The support, the opportunity, and the sense of belonging here are unmatched.”
With deep roots in economic reconciliation, a growing workforce, and world-class industrial capabilities, STC Industrial Group is proof that Saskatoon is a place where local values and global opportunity meet.
Saskatoon is ready for business. The only question is: are you ready to grow here?
