Business View Magazine | March 2021

51 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE MARCH 2021 The company also works with independent contractors, bringing the total number of jobs created to 125. “A significant part of our business is timber harvesting,” adds Semeniuk, “meaning most of our contract jobs are independent contractors working exclusively with ATCO Wood Products.” Some of the contractors he refers to have worked with the company for decades, some as many as 40 years. Over the years, ATCO’s corporate culture has shifted. Initially, the primary focus was consolidation and survival, but today, the company has embraced a transformative culture, pivoting into a fast-paced modern business. “The culture has significantly changed over the last decade,” says Semeniuk, “making the company more team-oriented and open to diverse perspectives.” Echoing Semeniuk, Weatherford adds that this shift in corporate culture fosters greater engagement and teamwork across the company. “We want to engage everybody in the success of the business by bringing everyone together as a team because we understand ATCO WOOD PRODUCTS