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19 MBiz | may 2016 "We are so proud of the impact that our projects make to our community," says Van Hooren. PCL currently employs 158 full-time salaried staff in Manitoba who work on construction sites and in the office, and another 180 hourly employees who work exclusively on project sites. Careers within PCL Manitoba range from estimating and accounting to administration and project management, as well as superintendents. Employees are unionized through the Prairie Arctic Regional Council of Carpenters, Construction and Specialized Workers Union and the Operating Engineers of Manitoba Union. Van Hooren says the passion with which ideas are brought forward in Manitoba is unparalleled, and many projects completed here require unique and out-of-the-box thinking. "That ingenuity was recently reflected in the addition of the loge seating to the MTS Centre. The expertise and dedicated teamwork required to complete a project of this nature — especially considering the building continued to operate at full capacity — is a source of pride for me," he says. Looking ahead to the next 50 years, PCL plans to continue to grow and move forward with the province, actively pursuing and completing work in the buildings, civil, special projects and agribusiness sectors. The next time you pass by the PCL flags flying at the corner of Graham Avenue and Hargrave or Carlton streets, you'll recognize the dedication to community that is behind the upcoming True North Square — a mixed- use collection of residential and commercial buildings and public space. Van Hooren says that project is slated for completion in 2018. "PCL is honoured to be part of this vision, which we believe is transformational for our city and province." ■ Staff celebrate 50 years at the Winnipeg headquarters. PCL projects include the Disraeli Bridge and the White River Hydroelectric Project in White River, Ont. Photos courtesy of PCL Construction

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