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in investing in the education of their employ-
ees. Their office personnel are offered to bet-
ter their abilities by attending seminars to up-
date their knowledge in their domain, as well
as safety courses, and more. Their apprentice
masons have the opportunity of advancing in
their field by acquiring new techniques in the
courses provided by the company. Every win-
ter, an experienced mason instructs 15 to 20
aspiring apprentices. The four-month course
teaches them their trade and gives them the
proper knowledge to work on an Atwill-Morin
jobsite. The course is offered in partnership
with the Commission de la Construction du
Québec (CCQ) and the hours can be applied
towards a journeyman or Red Seal certificate.
Matthew added, “We are proud of what we
do!”
The investment in manpower is extremely
valuable in a field where skilled labour is on
the decline. Though it is still possible to hire
experienced masons in Québec, finding some-
one who knows complex restoration is diffi-
cult. Therefore it makes sense for the company
to invest time and money in their employees’
