Indigenous Values Powering Modern Development

Building Strength Through Partnership, Integrity, and Community

Heavy Equipment Leasing and Rentals


Civil Construction


Consultation and Cultural Awareness Training

Makwa Development

Makwa Development Corporation is a 100% Indigenous-owned enterprise based in Ontario on the traditional territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. Founded to create opportunity through partnership, Makwa combines technical capability with community values—delivering professional, high-quality industrial and infrastructure services while advancing Indigenous participation in Canada’s economy.


We operate with the guiding principles of Prosperity, Community, Honesty, Integrity, and Unity, ensuring every project strengthens relationships and builds lasting capacity.


What We Do

  • Equipment Leasing and Rentals
  • Civil Construction
  • Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training and Consulting
  • Quality Control Inspection
  • Residential Construction/Renovation
  • Vegetation Control
  • Earthworks
  • Project Management and Coordination
  • Policy Development
  • EPSCA Trade Brokered Labour
  • Environmental
  • Procurement Services
  • Strategic Development and Innovation

Our business model is an industry first and carries a true First Nations perspective.

Why us

20

Years of experience

>500

Successful projects

35

Trained professionals

OUR VISION AT MAKWA DEVELOPMENT

 

Makwa Development Corporation is building meaningful capacity within the SON Traditional Territory & fostering positive relationships with strategic business partners to create real and meaningful opportunities for SON band members.


Group 4

“We are so happy with our new shingles and impressed with the team's quality and workmanship."

Lynda Jones

Group 4

“The service was very professional and I would happily recommend them! The roof looks great and the crew cleaned up afterwards."

Harley Baker

Group 4

“Honest and reliable service. Quick and friendly too. I would not hesitate to recommend this team for any job." 

Antony Sacks

Our Work

Our Work

By Catherine Lee August 18, 2026
Makwa Development, an established contractor focusing on residential and commercial renovations and new-builds, is seeking a licensed carpenter with 5 years of experience. Job Title: Licensed Carpenter Reports to: Construction Manager Job Location: Saugeen/Neyaashiinigmiing Start Date: TBD/ASAP Job Type: Full-time Hours/Week: 40 hours/week Wage: $28 - $35/ hour (depending on experience and qualifications) Responsibilities & Duties: - Direct daily crew activities, assign tasks and ensure project schedules are maintained - Read blueprints and specifications to lay out work, ensuring accuracy in construction tasks - Enforce company safety standards and OSHA/local regulations, including PPE compliance - Perform skilled tasks alongside the crew - Maintain daily logs, track materials and report progress to construction manager - Prepare job sites by removing debris, hazardous materials, set up barriers and safety signs - Take apart existing structures, remove walls or fixtures, and erect scaffolding, ramps or temporary partitions - Provide direct support to carpenters, electricians, or plumbers as needed - Load, unload, and transport construction materials to work areas - Operate tools such as, but not limited to jackhammers, drills, and saws - Clean and maintain tools and equipment - Adhere to safety regulations, wear personal PPE and ensure a clean and safe job - All other duties as assigned Qualifications/Skills: - Licensed carpenter - 3-5 years of experience - Experience in carpentry in both commercial and residential - Ability to read plans and measurements accurately - Valid drivers license - Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn and take direction - Understanding of job safety and basic building code requirements Working and Physical Demands: - Ability to stand for long periods of time - Ability to lift heavy objects - Ability to climb ladders and work at heights - Knowledge of building materials and tools Asset - Working at heights - Experience with estimating/quoting - Any relevant qualifications You can expect - Health Spending Account (following 3 month probationary period) - Annual performance reviews - Company clothing - Clean and safe work environment - Teamwork
August 17, 2026
Makwa Development, an established contractor focusing on residential and commercial renovations and new-builds, is seeking a licensed carpenter with 5 years of experience.
By Trenton Chegahno March 26, 2026
Makwa Development is excited to join our partners at Nuclear Promise X as we’ve been selected by Bruce Power as the Project Management Partner for the early phase of the Bruce C Project. This is a major opportunity for our team and we are incredibly grateful for the chance to contribute to this initiative. We’re proud to bring Indigenous leadership, local knowledge, and deep community roots to a project that will help shape Ontario’s clean‑energy future. We’re energized, we’re ready, and we’re looking forward to rolling up our sleeves alongside NPX and Bruce Power as this next chapter begins! More information is available here; Bruce Power retains NPX and Makwa Development as Project Management Partner to support the early phase of the Bruce C Project - Bruce Power
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