The compliance a procurement officer needs to see.
Mobile crushing puts our crew and equipment on a customer's site, working within their project requirements and the standards that govern our operations. From commercial and municipal projects to mining and public infrastructure, Cantex brings confirmed Mines Act supervision, BC Bid registration, and the operating standards that apply to the work.
Certified, permitted, and ready for the job.
Cantex maintains the certifications and BC Bid registration that support demanding mobile crushing projects across British Columbia. Our operations run under all three levels of BC Mines Act supervision, backed by a permitted mine and the WorkSafeBC OHS requirements that govern mobile equipment and pit work. The credentials below show exactly what's behind our operations.
BC Mines Act.
Our Summerland pit is a permitted mine under the BC Mines Act.
It operates under the safety, environmental, and operational requirements that apply to permitted mining operations.
Mine supervisor certification.
Our crew is mine-supervisor-certified under the BC Mines Act.
The first of the three Mines Act supervision levels we hold. A roughly four-hour certification course.
Shift boss certification.
Our crew includes a shift-boss-certified supervisor, trained to oversee sites running multiple contractors.
The second level. A roughly three-week course with an exam, above mine supervisor.
Mine manager certification.
Our leadership holds mine manager certification, the senior level of BC Mines Act supervision.
The senior level. It requires a mining engineering or earth sciences degree, supervisory experience, and a region-specific regulatory exam.
BC Bid registered.
A registered supplier on BC Bid.
That registration allows municipalities, government agencies, and public organizations to engage Cantex for eligible procurement opportunities.
WorkSafeBC OHS Regulation.
Our operations follow the WorkSafeBC OHS Regulation requirements governing mobile equipment and pit work.
Why these standards matter.
The standards below apply in different ways to mobile crushing work and aggregate production in British Columbia. Some are legal operating requirements; others become mandatory when a contract, project specification, or procurement process requires them. Together, they explain the safety, compliance, and project requirements relevant to Cantex's work.
- Standard
- Mines Act permit + Health, Safety and Reclamation Code
- Governing body
- Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Standard
- Mine manager certification
- Governing body
- EMLI (Mines Act / Code)
- Standard
- Shift boss certification
- Governing body
- EMLI (Mines Act / Code)
- Standard
- Mine supervisor certification
- Governing body
- EMLI (Mines Act / Code)
- Standard
- WorkSafeBC registration + good standing
- Governing body
- WorkSafeBC
- Standard
- OHS Regulation Part 16 (mobile equipment) + Part 20 (pits)
- Governing body
- WorkSafeBC
- Standard
- MoTT SS202 granular base and sub-base
- Governing body
- Ministry of Transportation and Transit
- Standard
- CSA A23.1 / A23.2 concrete aggregate
- Governing body
- CSA Group
- Standard
- BC Bid registration
- Governing body
- Province of BC
- Standard
- Commercial general liability + auto insurance
- Governing body
- Insurers (via contracts)
| Standard | Governing body |
|---|---|
| Mines Act permit + Health, Safety and Reclamation Code | Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation |
| Mine manager certification | EMLI (Mines Act / Code) |
| Shift boss certification | EMLI (Mines Act / Code) |
| Mine supervisor certification | EMLI (Mines Act / Code) |
| WorkSafeBC registration + good standing | WorkSafeBC |
| OHS Regulation Part 16 (mobile equipment) + Part 20 (pits) | WorkSafeBC |
| MoTT SS202 granular base and sub-base | Ministry of Transportation and Transit |
| CSA A23.1 / A23.2 concrete aggregate | CSA Group |
| BC Bid registration | Province of BC |
| Commercial general liability + auto insurance | Insurers (via contracts) |
A check marks a credential Cantex holds and can document today. Unchecked rows are standards we operate to, with the documentation still being confirmed.
How these standards support your project.
Every project has different requirements, but most commercial, municipal, and industrial work comes back to the same areas. Here's how our certifications and operating standards support each one.
- 01
Safety systems
Our operations run under three levels of Mines Act supervision: a mine manager, a shift boss, and mine-supervisor-certified crews. Our sites work under WorkSafeBC's OHS Regulation, including the parts that govern mobile equipment and pit operations.
- 02
Material quality
We crush to the spec your job references, including MoTT SS202 base course and CSA A23.1/A23.2 concrete-aggregate gradations.
- 03
Environmental & reclamation
A Mines Act permit requires an approved reclamation program, and the pit is worked to that plan.
- 04
Procurement readiness
Registered to bid public work through BC Bid.
- 05
Regulatory compliance
In BC a gravel pit is legally a mine. We operate the Summerland pit as a permitted mine under the BC Mines Act and the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code.
Common questions about standards and compliance.
Is a gravel pit a mine in British Columbia?
Yes. Under the BC Mines Act, a gravel pit or quarry is legally a mine. Our Summerland pit is permitted and operated as a mine under the Act and the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in BC.
Is your crew certified?
Yes, at all three Mines Act supervision levels, and not only at the pit: a mine manager, a shift boss, and mine-supervisor-certified crews. Operators are trained to step into different roles on site, which is what keeps a certified, stable crew on the job.
Can you crush to MoTT SS202 and CSA A23.1?
We crush to the spec your job references, including MoTT SS202 base course and CSA A23.1 concrete-aggregate gradations. You supply the spec; we produce to it.
Can you bid public work?
Yes. We are a registered supplier on BC Bid and bid provincial and municipal work through it.
Ready to get started?
From mobile crushing across British Columbia and beyond to aggregate supply at our Summerland pit, our team is ready to help. Send us your project details, and we'll prepare a customized quote based on your specifications and production requirements.