A Milestone Worth Celebrating for our people and the clients we serve.
At Scott Builders, our foundation has always been our people. Now, that commitment to culture and care has earned national recognition: Scott Builders is officially Great Place to Work-Certified™!
What the Certification Means
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. To earn certification, organizations must:
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Scott Builders didn’t just meet that benchmark — we surpassed it.
With a 91% Trust Index™ score, based on confidential employee feedback, Scott Builders ranks among the most trusted Great Place to Work® Certified™ organizations globally. This number puts us in elite company, well above industry averages and aligned with some of the top-ranked workplaces worldwide.
It’s a powerful reflection of our people-first culture, employee share ownership mindset, and transparent leadership.
50-Year+ Legacy of People-Centric Growth
Founded in 1971, the firm began as a small Butler steel-building franchise. Over the past five decades, Scott Builders has grown into a full-service design-build contractor with a reputation for excellence and collaboration. Since introducing its Employee Share Ownership Program in 2008, the company has fostered a culture where team members are invested in its success. That ownership mindset fuels innovation, client loyalty, and now, Great Place to Work® recognition.A Great Workplace Benefits Clients
Research by the Great Place to Work® Institute shows that companies with high Trust Index™ scores enjoy lower staff turnover, higher client satisfaction, and improved financial performance. For Scott Builders’ partners, that translates into:- Consistent project teams that maintain institutional knowledge.
- Lower safety incidents due to engaged, conscientious crews.
- Faster schedules and streamlined communication—key differentiators in complex commercial builds.
What Our Team Says
The Great Place to Work® certification reflects what we hear across Scott Builders every day—from the jobsite to the boardroom.
“Team members treat each other like family,” noted one site team member. Others praised the “positive office culture,” “excellent mentorship,” and strong sense of support across roles and locations.
For President & CEO Murray Cunningham, the recognition reinforces a core belief:
“Certification is an external stamp of what we’ve always known internally—our people build more than structures, they build community.”
HR Manager Laura Starchuk adds:
"Being certified as a Great Place to Work® is a truly meaningful achievement. It represents the positive culture and values that we strive to nurture every day. This certification highlights the strong sense of trust, collaboration, and respect that defines our workplace. It's incredibly rewarding to see these efforts recognized, and it motivates me to continue working alongside our amazing team to build on this success."
And HR Generalist Kevin Asselin sees it as a beginning, not an endpoint:
“This 91% score inspires us to keep growing the programs that support well-being and belonging."
Join the Team
From carpenters and designers to estimators and project specialists, Scott Builders is made up of people who thrive in collaborative, high-trust environments. We’re hiring across the company; explore our open roles and see why 91% of our team says this is a great place to work.
Final Thoughts
At Scott Builders, Great Place to Work® Certification isn’t just a badge; it’s proof that Scott Builders’ five-decade promise to “build community through construction” resonates with the people who make it happen every day.
Whether you’re looking to partner with a trusted builder or join a team that puts people first, we invite you to be part of what’s next.
Celebrate with us, share the news, and stay tuned as we continue raising the bar in construction and workplace culture together.
*Source: https://www.greatplacetowork.ca/en/certification-menu/certification-faqs
