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Summer Green
Renée Auer and Wendy McNeil
about my trade so that I am a benefit to
those who call on me.”
She says being a woman, having confi-
dence and being extremely organized have
always been more of an advantage than
anything and she would encourage
women to consider being business own-
ers. “Being a business owner and working
for yourself not only brings endless possi-
bilities but you are also responsible for
your own success or failure. Take all of the
job experiences that you collect through-
out your working life and never stop think-
ing about a way to create your own
business.” RemovAll has grown to nine employees
and continues to expand. Green says cus-
tomer service is the most important part
of the work. “Looking presentable, keep-
ing the work areas neat and listening to
the customers. I believe that this piece
alone is what stands out with our com-
pany.” Auer says as part of a small team her role is to be an expert – not
at everything because she has the support of team members who
may know more about specific areas than she does – but in under-
standing people and helping them market their business. “Success
in this industry is all about putting the right person in the right job,
be that a man or a woman.”
McNeil says anyone looking for a dynamic and fulfilling career
path should consider construction. “There are ups and downs as
with any industry but with construction, you’re helping shape cities.
It’s exciting, progressive, and there are many opportunities if you
have a willingness to work and learn.”
Women need to realize their worth and look at careers, not just
jobs, and have to take experience from everything they do, Auer
says. “Everything you do in life, every job, every experience, gives
you an opportunity to build skills and experience that one day will
culminate in something that brings all of that history together.”
McNeil says it is important for women to be confident in their
skills and potential. “Gender shouldn’t dictate what you do. We meet
a lot of women in positions of power and influence who invested
their time, passion and talent to build the careers they wanted. It’s
encouraging to see so many women of all ages and backgrounds in
this industry.”
She says it is important for women, and parents, to recognize
construction trades' long-term career potential, including manage-
ment development and business ownership.
Auer also sits on the board of Canadian Construction Women
(CCW), working to empower women in the industry.
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The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Summer 2014 – 47