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Why CanWel was chosen as one of BC's Top Employers 2020

BC Top Employers

CanWel has enjoyed growth and profitability for 20 years, and attributes much of this to its skilled, inspired employees. Among the many benefits of working here, employees note opportunities to grow, flexible hours that support their goals and incentives to broaden their skills. Perks, benefits, social engagement and an environment of support helps everyone to succeed as the company does. We welcome employee’s ideas, advocate transparent business practices, and keep an open-door management policy.

CanWel Building Materials Fun facts:
• 388 full-time staff in Canada
• 37 charities helped in 2019
• 3 weeks starting vacation allowance
• 5391 job applications received last year

CanWel invests in people, and that brings a solid return to everyone. Scroll through these testimonials to learn more.

There is no better team to be a part of!

I have been working with CanWel for over 5 years and it has been an amazing experience. I truly enjoy coming to work in such a welcoming workplace culture and positive group of professionals. The company provides an environment that values the employees and cares about their development with lots of opportunities for advancement. I have worked for other companies in this industry and I can say without a doubt that CanWel is amongst the best.

- Savita Naidu, Corporate Credit Manager 

Rewarding Opportunities

I have had the pleasure of working at CanWel for the past 15 months and it has been both a fast-paced environment and an exciting company to work for! I will happily say that I am working in the career I have always wanted and management has provided plenty of support for my development along the way. Aside from the interesting work, CanWel offers many fantastic benefits for employees to enjoy that make working for a large company such as CanWel even more rewarding. I look forward to growing and progressing in my career here at CanWel.

- Matthew Teasdale, IT Applications Supervisor

It feels like family

The thing I appreciate the most about working at CanWel is seeing people live out the company’s core values. This is reflected through our internal and external customer feedback and experience. I also love the fact that CanWel encourages collaborative work and continuous knowledge sharing. Everyone here is very supportive and is willing to help you succeed. I look forward to coming into work because of the people I get to work with.

- Teresa Lee, Human Resources Generalist

Great Benefits

CanWel has very good benefits that you may not find while working for other companies. As a mother with two children, the benefits were very important to me and my ability to support my family. I have travelled to many of our offices across the country and everyone is really kind and approachable, even when working with the higher level executives. CanWel is a company moving at a fast pace to stay on top with current technologies. Their investment in people and technology helps ensure that staff have the best tools to keep the business moving forward.

- Rose Jafari, Technical Support Specialist

It's All About the People

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