Our Founder’s Code of Business Continues to Guide Us.
W.J. McDonald had a vision for how he wanted the company to operate and grow and he established a Code of Business that guides our organization to this day.
In August 1991, in his 104th year, he reiterated these beliefs:
- Do the job right regardless
- Talk to the customers regularly, confirm their satisfaction
- Make the price fair and reasonable
- A deal is a good one only when it is good for both parties
- Live up to your promises
- Treat employees with respect
- Complete jobs promptly
- Invoice promptly, fairly, and in detail
We honour and respect W.J.’s beliefs through our current expression of Black & McDonald’s values:
- Live and work safely
- Do it right
- Always improve
- Work for one another
- Build enduring customer relationships
- Enable people to flourish
Our Code of Conduct
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People: Our Strength,
Our Future.
At the heart of Black & McDonald’s culture is its Employer Value Proposition (EVP).
The EVP is based on three pillars that emphasize purposeful evolution and passionate leadership:
Our EVP embodies how Black & McDonald implements its Code of Business and values in a tangible and measurable manner. This commitment was and still is reflected in the company’s focus on key measures of success, including health, safety, and environmental responsibility; planned growth and profitability; customer satisfaction and loyalty; continuous improvement; employee satisfaction and loyalty; community responsibility; and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Overall, working for and with Black & McDonald means being part of a company that prioritizes integrity, excellence, and the well-being of its employees, customers, and communities. It’s about embracing a culture of continuous improvement and making a positive impact in everything you do.
Learn more about our Employer Value Proposition here.
Who We Are
From our humble start in 1921 as residential electrical wiring contractors, Black & McDonald has grown to multiple lines of business with over 6,500 employees working out of 40+ offices.
Black & McDonald Story
Black & McDonald was founded in 1921 as a partnership between William John (W.J.) McDonald and William R. Black, and was primarily engaged in simple residential electrical wiring.
Health, Safety & Environment
At Black & McDonald, excellence in Health, Safety and Environment is inherent in how we do business in all aspects of our operations.
Quality
Quality has always been a cornerstone of our business philosophy. We believe our customers deserve the highest quality products and services available.
Corporate Social Responsibility
“Do it right” is a Black & McDonald core value, and that belief extends beyond project work into our interaction and integration with the communities and stakeholders we serve.
Subsidiaries & Affiliates
The Black & McDonald family of companies includes a number of wholly owned subsidiaries and affiliated companies across Canada and the United States.
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You believe that if something’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right. That solutions should be made to last. That being part of a team means working not just for oneself but for one another. That’s how we operate too.