About us
Leadership, safety & Community
McCrea’s Welding Ltd. is a highly respected Indigenous-owned structural and marine welding company based in Campbell River, BC. Founded by Brent McCrea, the company has grown into a trusted supplier for major industrial clients, local contractors, First Nations communities, and coastal municipalities.
Our team brings unmatched professionalism, precision, and work ethic to every job — from aluminum gangways and marine infrastructure to custom fabrication and structural steel installations.
Indigenous Ownership & Community Values
McCrea’s Welding Ltd. is proudly Indigenous-owned, with deep family roots tied to the We Wai Kai Nation and longstanding connections throughout Vancouver Island.
We operate with the core values of:
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Community empowerment
- Integrity
- Long-term relationship building
We prioritize inclusive hiring, youth mentorship, Nation collaboration, and supporting the long-term growth of coastal Indigenous communities.
Partnership With Local First Nations
We work closely with:
- We Wai Kai Nation
- We Wai Kum Nation
- Homalco First Nation
- Klahoose First Nation
- Other coastal Nations
Our partnerships include:
- Local project support
- Dock, ramp, and infrastructure upgrades
- Welding services for Nation-owned businesses
- Consultation & employment pathways
- Respectful collaboration and community-first planning
Our Reputation
We are trusted by some of the largest organizations in British Columbia, including:
- BC Hydro – stainless piping, structural repairs, and dam infrastructure
- BC Ferries – fast-turn aluminum fabrication, marine components, and custom assemblies including structural steel and aluminum.
- Municipalities across Vancouver Island
- Major marine contractors such as Pacific Industrial Marine and Pacific Industrial Marine
- Architects, engineers, and industrial fabricators
We are known for:
- Finishing work properly
- Communicating clearly
- Being fully prepared
- Solving problems that other companies decline
- Meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing safety or quality
Safety Commitment
At McCrea’s Welding Ltd., safety is the foundation of everything we do. Our company was built on a deep respect for safe work practices, shaped by years of experience in high-risk industrial environments. From our shop to remote marine worksites, safety is embedded into every process, every project, and every decision we make.
A Safety Culture Built From Experience
Owner Brent McCrea brings a strong safety background from his years in the Alberta oil field, where he worked on rigs with some of the longest-running safety streaks in the industry. His experience attending joint safety conferences between oil field workers and U.S. Air Force fighter pilots shaped the rigorous standards that McCrea’s Welding follows today.
From day one, Brent implemented:
- Hazard and risk assessments for every job
- Detailed documentation for field and shop operations
- Safe work procedures for all equipment and processes
- A proactive approach to identifying and controlling risks
This commitment continues to guide our team as we take on increasingly complex industrial and marine projects across British Columbia.
