Ogilvie Ridge Townhomes
JEN COL is working with HomeEd and the City of Edmonton to bring the Ogilvie Ridge Townhomes to life. This new residential development will add 70 townhome units to this southwest community.
Built on a former school site, the project is designed to fit in with the neighbourhood and offer more quality housing options. It includes 14 townhome buildings, full site servicing, landscaping, and other infrastructure to help create a friendly and connected community for new residents.
JEN COL is working closely with HomeEd, ACI Architecture, and the consultant team to focus on quality construction, accessibility, and lasting value. Thanks to careful planning and strong teamwork, the Ogilvie Ridge Townhomes will help meet Edmonton’s housing needs and offer a vibrant place for people to live.
Project Highlights
- 70 thoughtfully designed townhome units
- 14 multi-unit residential buildings
- Complete site servicing and landscaping
- Collaborative delivery with HomeEd and ACI Architecture
- Designed to integrate with the surrounding neighbourhood
Downtown Golden Affordable Housing
JEN COL is excited to be building the Downtown Golden Affordable Housing Project. This important mixed-use development will help meet a key need in the community by providing quality, affordable housing in the center of Golden, British Columbia.
Golden Community Economic Development (Golden CED) is leading this project, which will offer 27 affordable rental homes for people with low to moderate incomes, including individuals, families, and seniors. There will also be five street-level commercial spaces to help keep downtown lively. The building is energy-efficient and designed to be accessible and sustainable, supporting both local businesses and the community’s future.
As construction moves forward, JEN COL remains dedicated to a project built on collaboration, quality, and community values. This project is more than just a building—it is an investment in Golden’s future, making it possible for people to keep living, working, and contributing to the place they call home.
Ken Sargent House
Nestled just south of the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital, the future Ken Sargent House is more than a place to stay—it’s a sanctuary of comfort, care, and connection. Designed with healing in mind, this welcoming two-storey haven will feature 21 thoughtfully designed residential rooms in a variety of styles to suit different needs. Families will share warm, communal spaces including a fully equipped kitchen, cozy common areas, a fitness room, laundry facilities, and even a cheerful playroom for children.
Spanning approximately 1,608m2 above ground, with an additional 278m2 in the basement, the Ken Sargent House will rise on a peaceful 0.42-hectare site. Its location offers the perfect balance—close enough for quick access to the hospital, yet far enough to provide a quiet, nurturing environment where families can rest, recharge, and support one another.
This isn’t just a building—it’s a vital part of the region’s healthcare ecosystem. By offering affordable, home-like accommodations to out-of-town patients and their loved ones, the Ken Sargent House helps keep families together during some of life’s most challenging moments. It’s a place where emotional well-being is nurtured, stress is eased, and community is built—one stay at a time.
To learn more about Ken Sargent House visit https://kensargenthouse.ca/
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Women’s Shelter
A state-of-the-art women’s shelter, spanning 919 m², tailored to address the unique needs of the community. This facility was designed with care and cultural significance in mind, ensuring it serves as a sanctuary for women and families during times of need.
The shelter features 10 well-appointed suites, including two fully accessible units to accommodate residents with mobility challenges. Each suite was designed to provide a safe, private, and supportive environment, offering residents a sense of security and dignity.
A key highlight of the facility is its full commercial kitchen and adjoining dining area, which not only meets the practical needs of meal preparation but also fosters communal gatherings and the sharing of meals, an important aspect of building community connections. Additional shared spaces include a welcoming TV room for relaxation, a playroom thoughtfully equipped to provide a safe and engaging environment for children, and a cultural room that serves as a dedicated space for fostering traditional practices and cultural education.
In recognition of the importance of Indigenous traditions and spiritual well-being, the shelter also includes a smudge room—a sacred space designed specifically for ceremonial practices. The inclusion of meeting spaces facilitates counseling, group discussions, and community events, while the provision of full laundry facilities ensures the convenience and comfort of residents.
Saulteau Cultural Centre
The Saulteau First Nations Cultural Centre, located in Moberly Lake, British Columbia, stands as a landmark of cultural revitalization and community empowerment. Commissioned by the Saulteau First Nations, the 2,323m² facility was constructed on federally designated reserve lands near Chetwynd, BC.
The Centre’s design draws inspiration from traditional Indigenous forms, most notably the teepee, which is reflected in the sweeping, curvilinear roof structure that nearly touches the ground. This roof is clad in recycled composite shakes and solar panels, blending sustainability with cultural symbolism. The building was designed to be inclusive and accessible, incorporating biomass heating systems, solar energy and environmentally conscious materials.
Inside, the Centre features a large gathering hall with a viewing area, a full commercial kitchen, an elders’ and members’ lounge, a workout and fitness room, a children’s playroom, and spaces dedicated to education, exhibits, language learning and ceremonial performances. These spaces were created to support a wide range of community activities, including cultural events, wellness programs, educational workshops and social gatherings. The grand opening was a momentous occasion for the Saulteau First Nations and their partners, marking the culmination of years of planning and collaboration. Chief Rudy Paquette described the Centre as a foundation built on culture and tradition for future generations, emphasizing its role in fostering unity among Treaty 8 Nations and preserving Indigenous heritage.
Check out the Grand Opening video here.
Cold Lake Public Works Operations Centre
JEN COL is proud to be delivering the new Public Works Operations Centre for the City of Cold Lake, a transformative project that will serve as the backbone of the City’s municipal operations for decades to come.
Located on a 40-acre site north of 69 Avenue and west of 16 Street, the new facility replaces an aging operations centre that no longer meets the demands of a growing community. Designed as a centralized hub for Infrastructure Services, the development brings together administration, fleet maintenance, utilities, roads, parks, transit and waste management into one modern, highly efficient campus.
At the heart of the site is a main administration building that serves as the public-facing component, supporting office, training and operational coordination functions. Surrounding this are specialized pre-engineered buildings and service areas designed to support maintenance, storage and day-to-day municipal operations. The site layout prioritizes safe and efficient movement for both heavy vehicles and pedestrians, while allowing for flexible yard use and future expansion.
Long-term planning has been a key driver of the design. The facility accommodates a 25-year growth projection for programming, 30 years for building expansion and up to 50 years for site development and overall lifecycle. Structural, mechanical and electrical systems have all been designed with future expansion in mind, ensuring the City can adapt as operational needs evolve.
Sustainability has also been thoughtfully integrated into the project. The design incorporates practical, cost-effective strategies aimed at reducing long-term operating costs while supporting the City’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
Currently under construction, progress on site continues to advance across multiple buildings. Work includes completing exterior insulated metal panels and roofing on the operations wings, installing trench drains and concrete slabs, and progressing into mechanical and electrical systems. The central office building is also taking shape, with interior rough-ins underway and finishing work scheduled in the coming months.
Once complete, the Public Works Operations Centre will provide Cold Lake with a modern, efficient and future-ready facility supporting the essential services that keep the community running every day.
Architect renderings courtesy of S2 Architecture.
Tri-Municipal Veterinary Clinic
The Tri-Municipal Veterinary Clinic is a new single storey clinic with nine exam rooms, large treatment space, surgery and dentistry suites, pharmacy, a large bay/garage area and other related ancillary spaces for operational needs.
This 697m² facility was built with extreme consideration for indoor air quality as most indoor air pollution that affect occupants comes from sources inside the building. This required JEN COL to work very closely with our mechanical engineers and contractors to design and install an HVAC system to adequately manage ventilation and screening, along with heating, humidity and temperature control throughout the facility.
This project also involved working with vendors and contractors to coordinate and install highly sensitive and specialized equipment, including diagnostic imaging (ultrasound) equipment, digital x-ray imaging machines, anesthesia machines, IV pumps, autoclaves and other sterilizers.
1 Putt Virtual Golf Facility
1 Putt Virtual Golf is a new single-story facility with six semi-private virtual golf bays, an open concept foosball and gaming area, and a clubhouse to serve food and drinks. This 330m² facility was built with socialization and community building in mind. This required JEN COL to plan out the design and flow of the space expertly and strategically in a way that would encourage patrons to socialize and move around.
This project also involved strategically planning out the lighting of the space. At the front, the facilities modern design features floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing natural light to flood in and brighten the space for a warm and inviting ambience. As you walk into the back of the facility where the golf bays are found, the lighting is purposefully dimmed so that the screens of the bay shine bright with bright green graphics, delivering a realistic golfing experience.
Claystone Waste Administration Building
This cutting-edge facility, located in the heart of Beaver County, Alberta, is a shining example of sustainable construction. The new administration office for one of western Canada’s leaders in waste management – Claystone Waste Ltd. – is the region’s first and only LEED® certified building. In fact, the building achieved LEED® GOLD certification!
Being in the waste management industry, the owners had sustainability as a top priority when they decided to move ahead with designing and constructing a new building to deal with a growing and diverse range of municipal and industrial clients. This 587m2 one-storey facility is completely wood-framed (i.e., no structural steel) and all of the framing and sheathing is Forest Stewardship CouncilTM (FSC) certified, a system that verifies sustainable sourcing of forest products.
Some of the other key elements of sustainable construction in this project include water-efficient toilets and faucets, formaldehyde-free insulation and wood, low-VOC paints and coatings, building air quality testing, erosion and sediment control measures, and LEED® certified furniture. A significant amount of construction waste (e.g., concrete, masonry, metal) was also diverted from the landfill. A unique attribute of the new facility is the solar panel installation on the roof of the building. Although solar panels are not unique, the client has an app that gives them live data of how much energy the panels are generating, and they share this information with their employees on TVs throughout the building… once again, demonstrating their commitment to sustainability.
École Pere Kenneth Kearns
École Pere Kenneth Kearns is the only Catholic Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 4 French Immersion School in Sherwood Park. Originally built in 1967, this project included modernization of six existing classrooms and the renovation of existing spaces into five new classroom and music room spaces. A new library, breakout spaces and washrooms were also created as part of the school renovations.
An addition to the west side of the building included a university-size gymnasium, change area and reception space; all to be shared between the school and the County of Strathcona. A new parking lot was also added and various other site work updates completed to accommodate the school as well as patrons using the new gym facilities.
JEN COL was involved very early on in the planning process for the EPKK school addition and modernization project and were able to budget and plan the project successfully with the clients, consultants and subcontractors.