retail merchandiser

construction supervisor

site supervisor

carpenter

installer

Brofort Inc.

I worked out of the Western office for several years and had been an installer as well as in project management. Brofort's biggest problem is they don't value people and the VP is his own worst enemy because of this mentality.

I have seen many "loyal" people leave abruptly after finally being pushed to the limit. If you're in management this company will try and wear you down to the point of no resistance. If you speak your mind you have just painted a target on your back.

They don't care about the field staff, these guys are the only reason the company is or was successful. These guys liked their jobs and executed well but were often treated poorly. Pulling loopholes to not pay for travel time, denying gas expenses when using your own vehicle, altering your schedule daily and flying you around the country so you can't even plan your own life around work, tossing you from day shift to night shift week by week, etc...

Another poster mentioned how they don't fire field staff they just reduce their hours. I can confirm this is true and very unethical. They'll leave you at home wondering when they'll have work for you but they're just hoping you'll go away or quit. Especially if you take a stand on some health and safety issues you have a concern with, this is a sure fire way to lose hours with them, They don't like "troublemakers".

There is a warehouse supervisor who would constantly say racist and sexist jokes on the job, he would verbally assault people, threaten to "take them outside", injure employees and yet still have a job. Guess they "forgot" to document these cases since several of these complaints went to the workplace harassment board. Several people mentioned to me that he's protected by the VP and he's probably still there to this day.

Avoid this company if you can. As an installer expect inconsistent hours and unannounced weeks off. As a management candidate only go here if you need a stepping stone to build you resume. They will not value you in the long run and your physical and mental well-being will pay the price.



I have been a Brofort employee for 3.5 years now. Initially started in the field and eventually worked my way up to a management position.

This company definitely has a  lot of upward mobility if you're the right fit and you take pride in your work. There are a lot of disgruntled reviewers on this site but it's not an accurate reflection of Brofort.

I learned a great deal from being in the field and that helped me become successful in my management role. Brofort will invest time and money in you if they see that you add value to the company. Based on our industry there will always be people coming and going and some cannot accept that they were let go due to under performance.

If you speak sincerely about your skill set then they will usually find the right fit for you and if you take pride in your work the right people will notice.

The hardest part of the job as management is the odd late night phone call or the fires that need to be put out but ultimately these scenarios show your dedication to the company and can go a long way.

By far the most enjoyable part of the job is the people that work here. The guys who work in the field are very easy going, experienced, and know how to have a good time while getting the job done. 

Fantastic place to work if you're honest about your skill set and get put in a position you can excel in. I've never been at a company where the President cares this much about the guys that are out doing the field work.

Overall Brofort Inc.  is challenging and fast paced. Brofort is constantly growing, and looking for new opportunities to support their customers. Which is why they are so diverse. 
Many departments,(Fixturing Dept., Construction Dept. Maintenance Dept. Warehousing and logistics, Print Dept.)  and over 130 employees across Canada

The main focus is retail services,  the majority of work is updating stores with new fixures/signage/ full reno's,  so of course retailers do not want this type of work happening in their stores while customers are shopping.  So nights aren't for everyone. BUT if you want to grow, and be a valued member of the team you do have to understand this. So picking and choosing the projects you do, will get you less hours.

If you are self motivated, and are willing to dig in, roll up the sleeves, get dirty, and put in some hours,  the company will invest back into you.  

Travel isn't for everyone.  Brofort does arrange all the travel arrangements, and offers a per diem a day some people tend to  forget travel doesn't mean site seeing and extra curricular activities the main reason is for work

Overall I am happy to still be here, I have a great boss:), I love what I do, and the day to day challenges, I have learned a ton!! This comes from starting in the field, constantly try to learn more even after all these years and continuing to work hard.

Brofort was a great company to work for while I was around. I enjoyed the people and the opportunity to grow within the company. Unfortunately, they are not busy year-round as there is down-time in the winter months between December-March. You do have the option of going on EI however. Sometimes you may be required to be away from home for a week or more at a time, but never more than 3. 

I believe Brofort could do a little more for their employees who are not management, as far as benefits go, considering they don't offer any currently.

Over-all it was a great experience to work for the company. Some room for improvement. I believe they should look at their workers more as assets rather than just employees. As an asset to the company will give far more back in the long run than a shorter-term employee. You give what you get and this is the only improvement I can find.

Your typical day is very busy either hands on or getting ready for projects. This type of business is not something you can go to school for. You need to be quick learn, keep up with the team and be  prepared to travel. Every one is very hard working and wants what is best for the company. the hardiest part of being at Brofort is keeping up, there is always work to be done and it is easy to fall behind. I have had my share of jobs but the owner of Brofort is one you don't mind working hard for, he is a very strong business man who built the company from the ground up by he knows he wouldn't be where he is if it wasn't for the people who he reminds everyone of when he see them.

Typical day: Organizing projects (Small to medium size), talking with staff and subcontractors/tradespeople in other cities, dispatching staff, managing installations.
I learned: How to do business the right way and how to own your projects.
Management: Tough but fair. Asks a lot of employees but gives you the tools to succeed
Culture: Work hard, be fair, be honest, under promise and over deliver
Hardest part of the job: Managing work overnight and taking calls from different time zones early morning/after hours
Most enjoyable part: Getting thing done you never thought were possible

Overall, there are pros and cons. If you make it work, they make it worth your while with great pay increases and promotions.

I started with this company as a Fixture Installer and have moved up the ranks to Project Coordinator within a year. The Manager's at Brofort are very good at recognizing hard work and dedication. Having the right attitude, commitment and willing to go the extra mile will go a long way.

The hardest part about the job is that you get the occasional overnight work, however, that comes with the nature of Retail Solutions. The most enjoyable part of the job is that there's always something to do or a new challenge to take on with Brofort. 

I've learned so much and I'm still learning everyday. It's definitely a rewarding company to work for. I'm looking forward to having great success with Brofort.

I was truly disappointed with my brief time at the company. I was promised certain things when I was hired and what was promised never happened. The people I worked with were great they were friendly and helpful. Management was a truly a dissapointment. If you are in charge of people every step should be taken to make the new person feel like they are getting properly trained and in my case that wasn't the case. I was maybe trained for one day and basically left to my own devices to accomplish what ever the task was to accomplish. Be prepared for disorganization and self learning if you are unfortunate to be hired by this company.

Very faced paced environment. Always working in different stores and on different types of displays. Some long days but that's the industry sometimes (pay day is weekly, which is nice). Learned a lot about troubleshooting and time management. The managers were helpful and patient (some more than others...). Most of the on site guys were easy to get along with as long as you pull your weight. A lot of the jobs were overnight which can be tough but made the work easier since you could spread out your work space and there was no customers to work around. 

Best part of the job is walking into a store months or years later and pointing out all the stuff you built.

This job was only part time until i could find something secure. This was a renovation/evening Job done at a "Staples" store. What we basically did is take down the store isle by isle. After this we re-tiled the floors changed all the colours, cleaned and re-arranged the entire store. I guess the hardest part about the job was the night shift part but i was already use to this from my previous job. I learned how to work and plan as a team. The most enjoyable part about this job was the fact that I got to work with people from all over Canada and got to hear a lot of great stories from where they are from.

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Carpenter 2 salaries reported	$24.75 per hour
Installer 2 salaries reported	$26.00 per hour

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