Our Story
Tahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC) – the business arm of the Tahltan Nation – is owned by its shareholders – Iskut Band, Tahltan Band and Tahltan Central Government. A portion of TNDC’s profit is returned to our shareholders in the form of a distribution for initiatives to benefit Tahltan members, while the remaining amount is retained for working capital and to be reinvested for future growth.
Our Services
TNDC is driving the economy in BC’s Northwest. Our integrated services provide the support that major projects require, from road and bridge construction to mining and transportation by land and air.
Heavy Construction
TNDC has extensive and varied heavy construction capabilities through our fleet of excavators, dozers, haul trucks, rock trucks and other equipment.
Infrastructure
TNDC has played a crucial role in infrastructure development in Tahltan Territory, earning a reputation as a trusted builder of infrastructure in northwest British Columbia.
Transportation
TNDC provides transportation services with a focus on aviation, busing and cargo.
Mine Development
TNDC provides comprehensive support across all stages of mine development, from initial resource exploration to construction and operation.
Support Services
Our expertise in Heavy Construction, Infrastructure, and Mine Development extends to support a diverse range of industry sectors and activities.
Heavy Construction
TNDC has extensive and varied heavy construction capabilities through our fleet of excavators, dozers, haul trucks, rock trucks and other equipment.
Heavy Construction Services
Infrastructure
TNDC has played a crucial role in infrastructure development in Tahltan Territory, earning a reputation as a trusted builder of infrastructure in northwest British Columbia.
Transportation
TNDC provides transportation services with a focus on aviation, busing and cargo.
Transportation Services
Mine Development
TNDC provides comprehensive support across all stages of mine development, from initial resource exploration to construction and operation.
Transportation Services
Support Services
Our expertise in Heavy Construction, Infrastructure, and Mine Development extends to support a diverse range of industry sectors and activities.
Featured news
Spirits were high, Tahltan culture at the forefront, and celebration in the air on July
TNDC is thrilled to announce the launch of our new website, ahead of TNDC’s Annual
TNDC is excited to release out 2025 Annual Report – Building Trust, Building Futures for
Come Work With Us
We provide employee training and embrace a culture of safety, integrity, respect, diversity and high performance. We support our people in achieving the highest certification in their position and will work with employees to advance their careers.
We are always on the lookout for motivated, skilled and trained workers, and provide opportunity to those new to the workforce and students seeking work experience, all with a commitment to a safe, respectful workplace.
Safety is a journey not a destination.
The health and safety of our employees and everyone we work with is paramount. Our goal is to ensure everyone goes home safe every day. We strive to continuously improve our safety program and cultivate a strong safety culture focused on training, support, responsibility and accountability.
Nation Building
TNDC is dedicated to Building Trust, Building Futures with the Tahltan Nation, clients, partners, suppliers and financers. We are creating enduring opportunities that honour the Tahltan legacy and support the Nation’s journey to self-determination. As we fulfill our mission, TNDC affirms its position – not solely as a contractor or service provider – but as a genuine Partner in Nation Building.
– Todd den Engelsen, CEO
About the tahltan nation
Tahltan Territory is 95,933 km² or the equivalent of 11% of British Columbia. If the Tahltan Nation were its own country, we would be bigger than Portugal and slightly smaller than South Korea. The territory is rich in natural resources and continues to garner international attention for its mineral potential and abundant wildlife.
Memberships & Associations
TNDC is proud to be a member of several influential industry associations:
Stay Connected
Sign up for our mailing list to keep up to date with our latest news.
