Step 01
Send the details
Share the site address, dig dates, ticket number, and contact.
Canadian Locators Inc
Know what is undergroundbefore you dig.
CLI locates and marks underground utilities across Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia so your dig does not strike a line.
Selected organizationsUtilities, networks, and public infrastructure
Process
Three clear steps before the dig.
Step 02
Confirm the routing
CLI checks region, season, and request, then confirms the path.
Step 03
Locate and mark
A trained technician locates and marks underground utilities.
Independent proof
Proof before promises.
Named 2025 Utility Safety Partners Locator of the Year, in recognition of its commitment to safety, advocacy, and engagement.
2025Locator of the Year
600+professionals across Canada
575,000+locate tickets completed in 2025
Awarded in Alberta. Field operations across Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia.
Industry connections
Connected to the locating and safety community.
Regional and national organizations connected to damage prevention, utility locating, and field safety.
Testimonials
Client stories
“Thank you for your outstanding service. Your prompt and accurate responses were invaluable and played a key role in helping my contractors meet their deadline for completing my home extension.”
“Always quick to respond to emails. Great to work with in terms of scheduling priority work.”
“Great service and excellent communication! We work with locates on a daily basis and they are always done in a timely manner with clear diagrams and information.”
“Lam was great. Met me on site. Very knowledgeable. I would not hesitate to use this company.”
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Utility locating
Water, electric, sewer, gas, cable, and fibre located and marked before excavation.
Ticket clearing
Trained review, configurable buffer logic, clear status, and monthly reporting.
Municipal locating
One named, accountable provider for municipal locating and related field work.
Network data
Host, visualize, and preserve useful subsurface and as-built information.
ALP locates
A registered Alternative Locate Provider covering all of Alberta.
Mapping and pre-engineering
Engineering-grade utility data, mapped and kept as a permanent digital record.
Field technology
Field activity, audits, incidents, and ticket status in one operating record.
Who we serve
Start with your responsibility.
About CLI
A structured operator you can hand a network to.
2001operating since
300+trained, certified field technicians
3provinces: Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia
Part of INTUS Group, alongside ID Technologies and INTUS Municipal Services.
Coverage
Three provinces, planned around conditions.
Three operating regions and one toll-free route. All three are in season now. The schedule in each region depends on the season, the weather, and safe field conditions.
01What does CLI locate?
CLI locates and marks water, electric, sewer, gas, traditional cable, and fibre optic utilities.
02Where does CLI operate?
CLI operates in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. Scheduling depends on season, weather, ground conditions, and project routing. Call 1-866-892-6337 to confirm availability.
03What should I have ready for a locate request?
Have the site address, planned dig dates, locate ticket number, requester role, and a working phone number ready.
04How long will the locate take?
Timing depends on the region, season, contract, and request details. Call 1-866-892-6337 to confirm the current expectation for the project.
05What if the locate is urgent or an emergency?
Call 1-866-892-6337 immediately so CLI can confirm the current emergency route. Do not rely on the website form for urgent work.
Before excavation
Give the crew a defensible locate record before the dig starts.
Tell CLI where you are digging, when the work is planned, and which ticket applies.