Busy plumbing and electrical wholesaler will be hiring in future

by Heidi Riley

Since 1958, Bird Stairs has been supplying products and services to the construction industry in Atlantic Canada. They have been operating on PEI for 10 years.

As well as being a wholesaler of plumbing and electrical products, they have recently opened a construction materials division on the Island.

“With all the construction going on PEI, we are very busy,” says Matt Carter, Manager, Charlottetown location. “We expect continued growth within the industry especially now that we have brought in our construction division to the Island.”

On PEI, there are 11 employees, including Inside Sales, Outside Sales, Office Manager, Administrative staff, Warehouse Managers, and Delivery people.

Hiring needs

“We may be hiring in the second or third quarter of 2024,” says Matt. “We will be looking for people with knowledge of the products we sell or experience in a related industry. We are also willing to train, depending on the role we are looking to fill.”

Other assets include being self-motivated and results-oriented, ability to work well in fast-paced environment, team player, problem solver, organized, and good communication skills.

“Qualified, experienced people with trade skills are the hardest to find. Those trades include plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.”

The company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health and dental benefits, corporate fitness membership program, and a pension plan.