COR Certification in Alberta
Full-service COR certification Alberta contractors trust — we build your complete safety manual and handle the regulator on your behalf, temporary certificate in weeks, so you get back to the work.
We Build It. You Get Certified.
We write your complete COR safety manual and management system, work with the regulator on your behalf, and hand you an approved, COR-compliant program.
- Your complete COR safety manual — written to earn your client’s confidence.
- 40 formal hazard assessments + 20+ safe work practices & job procedures.
- Every trade, every industry — we’ve built it — with a full library of task-specific safe-work practices and procedures.
- Your complete branded forms package — everything your crew needs, day one.
- Complete Implementation Guide — walks you through running your program step by step, so you walk into every audit ready, every time.
Most COR builds land under $5,000, all-in. Specialized add-ons are optional and scoped on your call.
$38.2 Million in WCB Rebates Went Back to Alberta COR Holders for 2025
That’s through ACSA alone — 3,836 employers, an average of nearly $10,000 each. WCB-Alberta forecasts $106.5 million in total refunds for 2025.
Source: ACSA, 2025 Partnerships in Injury Reduction refunds, reported May 2026.
Every year without COR is a year of WCB rebates you don’t collect and bigger contracts you can’t bid. Your share of the next round depends on your certification status at December 31 — certify before year-end or you forfeit it.
Find your number below using our WCB calculator.
What is COR Certification in Alberta?
COR (Certificate of Recognition) is a program developed by Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) department that certifies employers who have implemented health and safety management systems meeting provincial standards. It is the COR certification Alberta owners and prime contractors ask for at prequalification.
The program helps employers reduce incidents and injuries and improve overall safety performance. Employers who become COR certified have demonstrated their commitment to safety by developing and implementing an effective safety program and undergoing a rigorous audit process.
A Finished Program — Not a Word File
Your complete Health & Safety Management System, branded and bound, ready to hand to an auditor or a prime contractor. Built for owners and field crews to actually use.
Not a Template. A Partner.
Concept to certification
From a 15-minute call to an industry-recognized certificate in weeks.
Simplified certification
We handle the regulator, predict the bumps, and flatten them before they slow you down.
Recognized across Canada
Honoured in every COR province, with true multi-province builds when you need them.
Software you can use today
Free Worker Management Software — team, training & certs. Level up to full Bastion SMS & Ops.
Real, named references
100% of our clients would recommend us — and every one will give a reference.
Our Services
COR & SECOR
Complete certification programs — we take the complexity out of COR and handle the regulator on your behalf.
HSE Management System
A full HSMS built around your operations — policies, procedures and forms your crews actually use.
Easy Audit System
Bastion’s safety management system is designed to be used — owners, workers and auditors navigate it with ease.
Digital Safety Management
Inspections, incidents and training records in one digital platform, audit-ready year-round.
Digital Hazard Assessments
FLHAs and hazard assessments completed in the field on a phone, stored the moment they’re submitted.
Safety Consulting & Training
Safety consulting, safety training and program support from journeyman tradespeople who moved into safety.
Industries We Service
Energy, commercial and industrial construction, manufacturing, electrical, general contracting, environmental and public sector — your program is built around the way your crews actually work.
Electrical
Industrial & Mechanical
Oil & Gas
Commercial
Scaffolding & Modular
Elec · Plumb · Mech
Retail & Development
Site ServicesWhat clients say
Verbatim reviews from our Google Business Profile.
Our company has been using Bastion Safety Solutions to obtain our COR and we couldnt be happier with the first class service we have been provided.— Daryl Damsgardverified Google review
We came to Bastion Safety Solutions for Everything. Account management, custom forms, set up, you name it. Before that, bleak. Terrifying. Anarchy reigned. They helped bring peace to the galaxy and quickly. Light reigned. Children cheered and celebrated in the streets. I’d recommend them to everyone.— Adam Munroverified Google review
As a new electrical contracting company, we partnered with Bastion Safety Solutions to help us build our COR program and safety management system. Barry has been knowledgeable, responsive, and easy to work with throughout the process. He gave us a clear roadmap, answered our questions, and has made the COR process much less overwhelming. We’re confident we’re building a strong safety foundation for Energy Forge Electric and would definitely recommend Bastion to other contractors looking to develop their safety program.— Steven Stanesenverified Google review
We have been using Barry and his team as our safety provider for our large volume cabinet manufacturing facility for over 1 year right now. He has improved our processes, helped maintained our COR certification and most importantly improved our safety culture and employee engagement. I highly recommend them to anyone— Stephen Vennardverified Google review
I’ve had the opportunity to work with Bastion for over 7 years and have been thoroughly impressed with their level of professionalism and expertise. From the very start, I found Barry knowledgeable, friendly, and made me feel confident in my decision to work with him. The services I received from Bastion were top-notch and exceeded my expectations. Bastion has went above and beyond to ensure that I was completely satisfied with the work they did, and I am grateful for their attention to detail and commitment to excellence. I highly recommend Bastion to anyone in need of their services. They are truly a cut above the rest and I am confident that you will not be disappointed with the quality of their work.— Eric Marchandverified Google review
We have been using Bastion Safety Services for awhile now. Their services are very up to date with industry demands and their employee/employer portal make it effortless to assign employees with company training requirements. There is a vast library of content to select from, and the staff are very helpful and respond to inquires in a timely manner. It has helped us enhance our company safety compliance.— Terence Omilusikverified Google review
Dealing with Bastion has been fantastic the knowledge, and expertise they have in the OHS area is unbelievable. The online tools are user friendly, as well they will work with you to ensure that your needs are met. I would strongly recommend Barry and his team.— Terry Emmersonverified Google review
We have been using Bastion for 3 years now and I have nothing but great reviews from everyone in the field up to and including management. With everthing online it makes it easy to fill out forms, make changes to forms as required, or add new forms when operations change. Very professional and quick with any concerns we may have.— David Hughesverified Google review
Bastion Safety has been excellent. Very responsive and helpful with a fine attention to detail.— Adam Orionverified Google review
Bastion Safety Solutions is your one stop for all things HSE. Barry is knowledgeable, helpful and approachable. It is truly a pleasure working with him. highly recommended.— Kent Wilsonverified Google review
Bastion as been excellent to work with. Extremely knowledgeable help with all the safety courses we needed. Would highly recommend them.— Brian Howlandverified Google review
Bastion Safety is place for safety training! I’ve dealt with Barry the owner for many years throughout different projects and he’s always demonstrated a high level professionalism and high quality of work. Highly recommend!— Kevin McBrideverified Google review
Bastion provides excellent safety services and has enabled us to get our COR.— Sheldon Williamsverified Google review
Benefits of COR Certification in Alberta
COR has its benefits, with 10% rebates on your WCB insurance in the first year, and the ability to achieve up to 40% combined through participation thereafter. Paired with the ability to bid bigger contracts for larger organizations, your COR certification can pay for itself in Year 1.
Industry recognition
The industry standard for safety performance.
Increased client base
Qualify for more, and bigger, bidding opportunities.
Safer workplace
Higher safety literacy, fewer injuries, bigger jobs.
Lower WCB rates
10% reduction in year one, up to 40% combined through participation.
Steps to get COR Certification in Alberta
Preparation starts with choosing a certifying partner, then developing a safety management system that represents the full scope of your work — policy, practices, and procedures.
Preparation
Choose a certifying partner that fits your industry.
Develop
We build your safety management system to their requirements.
Initial Audit
Your system goes to the certifying partner — we handle any feedback. A second audit must be completed by a peer auditor within 3 to 6 months, involving detailed site visits, observations of worker practices, and review of field conditions.
Temporary Certificate
You receive it in weeks; full COR follows your external audit.
The companies that move fastest through step 3 all do a few of the same things early on — we wrote them up as 3 field-tested tips for getting COR certified.
Who is eligible to get COR certification?
Wondering which COR certification Alberta path fits? SECOR — the Small Employer Certificate of Recognition — is for companies of 10 or fewer employees; COR is for more than 10. COR certification is achievable for almost any company — your headcount decides your path.
Bid acceptance and WCB cost control, with the most recognizable safety certification in the province. If you employ more than 10 people, this is your path.
Get My Estimate →Fewer than 10 employees? SECOR is the right-sized route — from $1,950. If you’re weighing the two, read COR vs SECOR: which one your company needs.
How much does COR certification cost in Alberta?
SECOR starts at $1,950; full COR runs $3,495–$4,999 — typically recovered through your 10% first-year WCB rebate.
Across Alberta, quotes range from $350 to $15,000+. The low end is usually a copied, generic manual that fails audit. We publish our pricing up front so you know exactly where you stand.
| $350 template | DIY | Bastion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built for your actual work | No | Maybe | Yes |
| COR-compliant program | Risky | Risky | Approved first |
| Regulator handled for you | No | No | Yes |
| Safety software included | No | No | Yes (free tier) |
| Time to temporary cert | — | Months | Weeks |
Read the full cost breakdown: COR certification cost in Alberta →
COR FAQs
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About Bastion Safety Solutions
Bastion specializes in simplifying safety, maintenance, and business process automation through cloud & app-based software. As an option, our safety management software delivers and tracks completions in real time, and our asset & equipment management keeps maintenance audit-ready. We operate country-wide, with deep COR certification Alberta experience. Our clients include many industries, like construction, manufacturing, agriculture, energy and more (Essence Cabinets & Closets, Element Steel, Graham Construction, Worley, Techmation, General Crane, Provincial Electrical Services).
Why do it alone?
Let us build your program and get your temporary certificate in weeks — not months, or years.
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