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importance of what is at stake and work hard to get the products to clients safely and in great condition. “We don’t want anyone here to feel like they’re just a small piece of the company. Everyone here is important. Everyone is part of the solution. That’s how we truly feel and we ensure our employees understand and feel that.” Currently, Crown Building Suppliesemploysapproximately 90 team members. That number is growing with the added products and service lines. Although there are new faces, about 80 per cent have been with the company since it opened 9 years ago. Gary credits that longevity to several factors, including their efforts to promote from within. “Many employees who started in the warehouse have moved on to become estimators, or they lead multiple divisions within the company. We provide the training, the education – whatever they need to take the next steps to further their careers.” “We are continuously working to create and sustain a great working culture. We don’t like to use the words ‘corporate culture,’ because it’s not corporate. This is a familyowned business and we treat our employees like extended family. We care about them. We care about their families. We want them to look forward to coming to work in the morning. We want them to feel like they’re part of something.” THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA

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