Dowland Contracting Ltd was started in the early 80’s in remote Tuktoyaktuk. The first project was a water treatment plant and the company has continued to expand since then. With 100 employees Dowland maintains its roots in Inuvik and has added several offices in regions where arctic expertise is required. Over the years, Dowland has expanded from maintenance projects to full construction services, including design/build, management, fixed price, as well as support for Oil & Gas exploration and infrastructure. |
![]() |
![]() |
Patrick McGuinness, President & CEO As President and CEO, Patrick is responsible for the growth and success of the Dowland group of companies. This requires a constant focus on improving shareholder and stakeholder financial return. His oversees the final approval of new business transactions, company structure and identification of strategic partnerships and acquisitions. Patrick leads the executive group and has been with Dowland since 2003. With over 25 years of financial and general management experience in Ireland, Europe and North America, Patrick has strong leadership skills and international insight. |
![]() |
Guy Pemberton, Chairman In his role as Chairman, Guy works with the President & CEO and continues to strategically impact Dowland with insight that comes from over 25 years of northern construction experience in the industrial, institutional and commercial sectors. In 1983 Guy founded Dowland Contracting in Tuktoyaktuk, N.T. He has played an integral role in helping make the company The Premier “North of 60” Construction Company that it is today. |


