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INDUSTRY NEWS

bmcana launches game-changing and checklist, complementary HR consulting, and stable career paths. The organization
talent portal to empower small and compensation benchmarking data. At is committed to building awareness and
advocating for the building materials sector,
its core is the Building Materials Career Job
to mid-sized building materials Board, a specialized platform connecting ensuring it is a top destination for diverse and
businesses employers with job seekers passionate about ambitious job seekers.
the industry. The portal is further enhanced
For more information about the BMCANA
by an industry-specific job description builder Talent Portal visit bmcana.com/build-better
powered by Hirebrain AI, which simplifies the
creation of targeted, effective job postings. About the Building Materials Career Association
“Our primary goal at BMCANA is to support of North America (BMCANA):
the growth and stability of the building The Building Materials Career Association
The Building Materials Career Association materials industry, and the new Talent Portal of North America (BMCANA) is a professional
of North America (BMCANA) is proud to is a direct manifestation of that commitment,” organization dedicated to the growth,
announce the launch of its innovative new said Paul Huffman, President of BMCANA. awareness, and advocacy of the building
Talent Portal, a comprehensive resource “We recognize that many small and materials industry. By fostering a strong
designed to provide small to medium-sized medium-sized businesses lack the in-house connection between the industry and the job
building materials businesses with the infrastructure to effectively attract, acquire, market, BMCANA helps businesses attract and
essential tools and expertise they need to and retain top talent. The BMCANA Talent retain top talent while empowering job seekers
thrive in a competitive market. Portal, directly addresses these challenges.” to build lasting, purposeful careers within the
This portal directly addresses the critical BMCANA sits at the crucial intersection of sector.
challenges of talent attraction, acquisition, the industry and the job market. The launch
retention, and HR questions that often face of the Talent Portal not only empowers
smaller firms. businesses but also strengthens the industry’s
The BMCANA Talent Portal is a robust suite profile, helping to attract a new generation of
Lanark County Interval House of resources, including a retention manual professionals who seek purposeful, fulfilling,

new dealer owners of matériaux
jolette lorrainville join
timber mart

New dealer owners, Benoit Gauthier and connection and culture of transparency with warehouse space of 80,000 square feet.
Alexis Hoquet-Gaudet of Matériaux Jolette their dealers, we’re confident that we’ll be
Lorrainville Inc. (Matéraux Jolette Lorrainville) well supported in the years ahead.” About TIMBER MART
in Lorrainville, Quebec, have joined TIMBER “We welcome Matériaux Jolette Founded in 1967, TIMBER MART is the
MART to benefit from the group’s national Lorrainville to the TIMBER MART family and largest national member-owned buying
buying power, transparency and lumber and look forward to supporting them with the group in Canada for the true independent
building material distribution. programs, distribution and support they entrepreneur. With hundreds of members,
“When we took over the business earlier need to expand their business,” says Alain including independent building-material
this year, it was important to us that we Charbonneau, TIMBER MART’s national and hardware retailers, commercial dealers
continue its legacy with a transparent and business development manager for Quebec. and manufacturers located in every province
well-rounded group that would position us Founded in 1979, Matériaux Jolette across the country, TIMBER MART provides
for future growth and success,” says Alexis Lorrainville serves contractors and DIYers its extensive dealer network with a menu of
Hoquet-Gaudet, co-owner of Matériaux throughout the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region, competitive buying programs, comprehensive
Jolette Lorrainville. “We’ve been looking offering a wide range of building materials marketing services, and personalized support
to expand our product offerings and with and hardware. The second-generation to drive independent business success. For
TIMBER MART’s building material programs business operates on a property featuring more information, visit www.timbermart.ca
and distribution along with their Spancan a 2,500-square-foot store and a combined and www.timbermartmember.ca.

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