Leaders in Environmental and Transportation Infrastructure Services

Tomlinson Companies

Our Companies

The Tomlinson Group of Companies is Eastern Canada’s leader in environmental, construction and transportation infrastructure services. The third-generation family-owned business is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. Through six decades of growth and innovation, Tomlinson has become a fully-integrated corporation providing a large array of turnkey services to its municipal, provincial, residential and industrial customers. Tomlinson boasts a staff of over 2000 skilled professionals and tradespeople. Tomlinson’s size and streamlined/consolidated structure allows the company to retain specialized technical expertise and centralized administrative resources to implement functional quality, safety, and environmental management systems. Our group of companies offers:

  • Road Building, Structures & Site Development
  • Sewer & Watermain
  • Piling and Shoring
  • Demolition & Remediation Services
  • Concrete Supply
  • Specialty Sand Products, Aggregates and Asphalt Supply
  • Environmental Services
  • Biosolids and Organics Management
  • Datashred Security

Tomlinson’s high standards have helped the company raise the bar for quality, professionalism, and customer satisfaction. Tomlinson developed a governing set of corporate Core Values that promote quality, safety, and service both internally and externally. By conducting its business in line with this set of Core Values, Tomlinson is able to consistently provide its customers with high quality materials and services that satisfy the most stringent municipal, provincial, and national standards.

Centurion Conference & Event Center


The Centurion Conference and Event Center’s mission is to provide the highest standard of service excellence, luxury, and fine food. We service meetings, conferences, banquets, trade shows, receptions, conventions, weddings, social gatherings, and many other engagements.

Comfort Stations


Tomlinson has over 30 years’ experience providing a range of portable toilet units and comfort stations to commercial and private customers.

Datashred Security


Datashred Security is a leader in secure document destruction and offsite storage for public and private sector businesses and organizations.

Dufresne Piling


Dufresne Piling offers a range of cost effective and reliable solutions including; Piling & Caissons, Shoring, Excavation & Backfill and Site services. We specialize in large and complex excavation projects for residential, commercial, industrial and government sectors. We strive to provide the most economical foundation system for your project needs.
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Lystek International


Lystek International is a leader in biosolids and organics management with innovative solutions for municipalities and generators to reduce waste.

Ontario Trap Rock (OTR)


Ontario Trap Rock (OTR) is a specialty aggregate quarry that sits on a 1,000 acre site on the shores of Lake Huron. The aggregate deposit mined from this location is known as diabase or trap rock used primarily for Asphalt Production and Rail Line Ballast.

Waste Recovery Centre


In a market where contractors, builders, businesses and homeowners continue to embrace sustainability and environmentally conscious concepts like LEED and BOMA BEST, the Tomlinson Waste Recovery Centre makes it easier for everyone to play their part in protecting the environment.

Tomlinson Development Corporation


We collaborate with partners, bringing our equity, skills and Tomlinson Group of Companies resources and knowledge to ensure the successful development and management of residential commercial, business, industrial and aggregate properties.
Tomlinson Organics

Tomlinson Organics


Tomlinson’s Organics’ facility converts green waste into high-grade compost used by engineers, contractors, commercial landscapers and home gardeners.

Universal Terminals


Universal Terminals provides customers with flexible, fast, and tailored logistics and terminal services. Universal terminals are strategically located in close proximity to local markets, which provides customers with unparalleled access and efficient transport options.