Stantec selected to deliver multidisciplinary engineering and design services for Canada's Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar project

Executive Summary

• Stantec and its consortium partners (Aecon & Pomerleau) have been selected by Defence Construction Canada to deliver the first phase of the Government of Canada’s Arctic Over‑the‑Horizon Radar (A‑OTHR) project.
• The A‑OTHR system will provide long‑range, early‑warning radar coverage for NORAD, modernizing Canada’s North Warning System and enhancing northern surveillance.
• Stantec’s scope includes multidisciplinary engineering, design, environmental services, and project management; validation begins Q1 2026 with construction to follow after design development.

Key Details

• Consortium composition: Stantec (project management & design) + Aecon & Pomerleau (joint‑venture construction services).
• Project model: Collaborative Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).
• Program purpose: Part of the Department of National Defence’s investment to modernize NORAD infrastructure and renew Canada’s North Warning System.
• Scope of Stantec’s work:
• Project management
• Civil, geotechnical & landscape architecture engineering
• Environmental services
• Architecture & building engineering
• Power engineering
• Timeline:
• Validation phase to commence in Q1 2026.
• Design development follows validation; construction expected after design completion (date not specified).
• Strategic significance: Enhances Canada’s Arctic surveillance capabilities, supports NORAD’s aerospace and maritime threat detection, and aligns with national security priorities.

Notable Quotes

“We are honored to help advance NORAD’s modernization, drawing on our deep experience in delivering resilient, climate‑ready solutions across Canada,” – Gord Johnston, President & CEO, Stantec.

All boilerplate, forward‑looking disclaimer, and media contact information have been omitted for brevity.