
The next session of the WRLA Fundamentals of the Lumber and Building Supply Industry Certificate program begins March 4, 2019. Register now and ensure your team is prepared for the spring and summer rush.
We are asking for your help to share this news to as many people as possible. This program is an exciting addition to the LBM industry - one that attracts and retains talent to the industry and professionalizes the industry.
Share this exciting news - please forward this edition of the WRLA News to your contacts. Or click the "share" buttons below (for Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn). Download the poster here or from the WRLA website and share with someone you know who is looking for a career in the LBM industry.
This is an online program, meaning students can register and take the course from anywhere. For course details and to register visit the MRU website.
Want to know what types of industry occupations are out there? Download the Lumber & Building Materials Industry Occupations brochure that was recently compiled by the WRLA to provide an overview of industry careers.
Interested where this certificate course can take you? Have a look at the current job opportunities across Canada on the BMCC website.
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Spring education courses have now been added - make sure to take a course or send one (or more!) of your team members. Courses with Stan Burkholder are always well received with participants - look into a Manual Estimating or Principles of Yard & Warehouse Operations course today.
Know someone who is looking for a fulfilling career? Want to introduce someone to the lumber and building materials industry? The WRLA Fundamentals of the Lumber and Building Supply Industry Certificate was designed to introduce new talent into the LBM Industry. Please pass along this newsletter to those who are looking for a change or a chance at a new career. Register via the MRU website.
Interested where these courses can take you? Have a look at the current job opportunities across Canada on the BMCC website.
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TIMBER MART hosted its ninth annual national buying show from February 15-16 at the Toronto Congress Centre. The show served as a launching pad for a number of exciting developments from the buying group, including: member-exclusive pool buys, educational sessions on new TIMBER MART programs, as well as the Timberkids’ Scholarship Fund program.
Read the news release here.
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Coast Distributors has announced a couple of staff changes/promotions that allow the company to serve their clients better.
Kevin Staller has been promoted to Junior District Sales Manager of the lower mainland territory in British Columbia and Chris McCluskie has moved into part-time Outside Sales as well as keeping his hand in the warehouse operations in B.C.'s lower mainland.
Coast Distributors continues to base its reputation on good old-fashioned customer service and product knowledge. Coast has now grown into Western Canada’s largest independent two-step hardware and building supply distributor servicing B.C. and northern Alberta. When it comes to hardware, Coast pride’s itself on being a one-stop, full-line wholesale hardlines distributor, based in B.C. and proudly Canadian. They have a team of 11 professional sales reps who represent over 250 years of combined hardware experience, with four warehouse locations and have been established for over 30 years.
Read the full news release here.
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Mar. 4 - Mar. 29: WRLA Fundamentals of the Lumber and Building Supply Industry Certificate Winter 2019 Session. Online. Register today.
Mar. 4 & 5: NexGEN Edmonton tour with NorQuest College.
April 29 & 30: Level 1 (Manual Estimating, Decks & Garages), Winnipeg, MB May 1 & 2: Level 2 (Manual Estimating, Residential Construction), Winnipeg, MB May 3: Principles of Yard & Warehouse Operations, Winnipeg, MB
May 6 & 7: Level 1 (Manual Estimating, Decks & Garages), Saskatoon, SK May 8 & 9: Level 2 (Manual Estimating, Residential Construction), Saskatoon, SK May 10: Principles of Yard & Warehouse Operations, Saskatoon, SK
Contact the WRLA to book education sessions, to renew your membership or for any other member information at membership@wrla.org or phone 1-800-661-0253.
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WRLA Members and their employees can enjoy a flat 15 per cent off the best available price with advance reservations at all Choice Hotel locations worldwide including: Ascend Hotel Collection, Cambria Hotels & Suites, Clarion Hotels, Comfort Inn Hotels, Comfort Suites Hotels, Econo Lodge, MainStay Suites (extended stay), Quality Inn Hotels, Rodeway Inn, Sleep Inn, Suburban (extended stay). Book on-line, call 1-800-4CHOICE (1-800-424-6423) and quote ID# 00234940 or simply download the Choice Hotels App and enter the ID# above.
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Orgill dealers who have yet to establish a strong eCommerce presence can now easily get in the game, thanks to a new offering that Unilog announced at the Orgill Dealer Market in Orlando.
Orgill, the world’s largest independent hardlines distributor, and Unilog, which delivers powerful, affordable eCommerce solutions and product data enrichment services, have collaborated on a new Promotional eCommerce program that enables Orgill dealers to establish an eCommerce presence quickly and at a very low monthly investment.
Read the full news release.
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