Purpose
The purpose of Builders Meetings is to bring together development and construction industry experts to collaborate on rebuilding Jasper following the 2024 wildfire. The outcomes of these meetings help shape various aspects of the multi-year process supporting the community of Jasper rebuild. The meetings are jointly hosted by the Municipality of Jasper and Parks Canada.
Upcoming Meetings
The Municipality of Jasper and Parks Canada are hosting more Builders Meetings similar to last year. The meetings will provide an opportunities for the development community to share feedback on:
- What worked well during the 2025 construction season?
- What didn’t work so well during the 2025 construction season?
- What improvements can be made for the 2026 construction season?
November 28 - 2025 Season Review Workshop
When: Friday, November 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: A cross-section of people with expertise in building in Jasper:
- Builders and contractors working in Jasper
- Municipality of Jasper
- Parks Canada
- Utilities
What to expect: The group will identify what worked well and what did not work well during the 2025 construction season. Discussion will then shift to collaborating on solutions for the short-term, and for the 2026 construction season.
Workshop participants will identify construction topics for discussion, such as:
- Development review and approval processes
- Construction coordination
- Servicing/utility installations and coordination
- Shared staging/laydown areas
Lunch will be provided.
RSVP: Space is limited. Please join if you are able to identify successes and areas for improvement, and are eager to collaborate on practical solutions. Please request to attend at the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?i...
February 2026
Stay tuned for updates about the February 2026 meeting.
Past Meetings
When: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Who: Alberta's infill development industry
Where: The Jasper Municipal Library (Quorum Room)
What happened: The meeting focused on exploring challenges and solutions for achieving efficient and effective redevelopment in Jasper after the wildfire.
When: December 5, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Who: Local Builders and Contractors
Where: The Jasper Municipal Library (Quorum Room)
What happened:
Local builders and contractors identified anticipated logistical and scheduling challenges related to rebuilding. Topics included:
- Shared staging/laydown areas
- Site access and construction road closures
- Servicing/utility installations and coordination
- Waste management
- Environmental protections (through the PRIA)
- Construction impact management (noise, dust etc.)
- Construction site safety
When: Friday, February 7, 2025 from 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Who: Local Builders and Contractors
Where: The Jasper Municipal Library (Quorum Room)
What happened:
Updates were shared about the logistics of rebuilding in Jasper. An overview of the draft Builders Guide was provided. Topics discussed included:
- Staging and storage
- Laydown areas
- Servicing/utility installation and coordination
- Waste management
- Environmental projections (through the PRIA)
- Construction impact management (noise, dust etc)
- Construction site safety
- Road closures
