Enbridge Pipe Bridge
Finding the right people
Toma, who’s been with Formula Contractors for 13 years,
notes the company prides itself on attracting and retaining
the right people who can thrive under the often-harsh condi-tions
that working in the north entails.
For Formula Contractors, he says, this has meant crews
“that work really, really well together” and a solid reputation
as a northern construction specialist that’s grown over the
past four decades.
“We like to do the challenging jobs and it’s the type of work
we’re known for. We want to be the first call for a contractor to
do that type of work, because we do it all the time,” Toma said.
“We do it cost effectively, we do it safely and we do it on time.”
According to Toma, Formula Contractors will go where
the work is, but it’s equally important for the business to take
on the right kind of jobs. For example, the company will find
anchor projects and then seek out smaller, supplementary
jobs that can help keep its workers busy.
COVER
“It takes a hardy type when you’re dealing with -40°C weather
and only working in three or four hours of daylight each day.”
– Phil Toma, Formula Contractors
Phil Toma
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