Kingston Moving Company & Storage Solutions - Ontario Canada - Walker's/Capital

Winter Food Drive – Kingston

admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:44:06 +0000

Please help Capital Movers support the Partners in Mission’s Food Drive.
December 9th – 11th, 2011

You can make donations of non-perishable food items at Loblaws (Midland Ave. and Kingston Centre), No Frills (Division St. and Coverdale Drive) and Bennett’s Valu-Mart (Gore Rd.) to assist the Partners in Mission Food Bank fill hungry bellies this holiday season.

Cubs and Scouts will be handing out donation bags at each location and Capital Movers & Storage will have U Can containers on site to collect the donated food for delivery to the food bank at the end of the drive (with the kind assistance of Campbell’s Towing).

This December fill up a bag, fill up your cart – you can make a difference.

Thank you!

Capital Movers helps bring music to the “littles”!

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:19:52 +0000

Reposted from the St. Lawrence EMC November 17, 2011

BBBS receives generous donations from business

EMC News – Capital Movers and Storage graciously donated their staff, time and truck to pick up a piano and air hockey table from Mallorytown and delivered it to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds & Grenville office in Brockville, Friday, Nov. 4.

Jane Fullarton, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds & Grenville's executive director, poses with Capital Movers Staff during their move of a piano and air hockey table to the organization's office.

The piano and air hockey table were kindly donated by Gill Jefferson, Mallorytown resident.

Both of these items will be used by our “littles”, during activity nights and skills mentoring.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville would like to take this time to thank the staff at Capital Movers and Storage and Gill Jefferson. They have made a difference in the life of a child.

A little bit about the leadership at United Van Lines – what makes us a team to rely on!

admin — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:47:48 +0000

Like Capital Movers and Walker’s Van & Storage, United Van Lines is itself a company with strong family traditions … seems that once it’s in your veins, the moving business, and the pursuit of perfect customer service, is hard to shake. The family component is a familiar theme at many of the member companies that make up United Van Lines and is reflected at the Van Lines’ head office where president Anne Martin carries on a tradition of excellence that her father stewarded and grew before her.

The Mississauga Business Times ran a profile of Ms. Martin recently, featured on their front cover.

You can read the full article here (PDF, requires Adobe Acrobat Reader): Mississauga Business Times – Profile of United Van Lines’ own Anne Martin

Whatever the weather … we’re better together!

admin — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:35:34 +0000

Capital played only a small part in this story but we’re very proud of our teammates in the United family, as well as our own fellow who lent a hand during one client’s tough move day …

This article has been copied from the United Van Lines’ Member Intranet.

Above And Beyond The Call Of Duty
Executive Offices – 20110809

Thanks to Todd Garland and Brian King of Fidler Moving & Storage (#196) and Chris Smulders of Capital Movers & Storage (#674) for providing outstanding service that went above and beyond the call of duty. It was such a pleasure to receive the following e-mail from Major Mike Coyle regarding how impressed he was with the crew and the service he received. Also shown below is an e-mail from me responding to Major Coyle.

Regards,

Anne Martin

United Van Lines (Canada) Ltd.

Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 16:51:10

TO: Anne Martin

Subject: Todd Garland’s CrewMs. Martin,Good day. My name is Major Mike Coyle, and I recently relocated from Kingston to Toronto. Fidler Moving & Storage took care of my move, and I was altogether impressed with their work ethic and professionalism.

In particular, I would like to single out the efforts of Todd Garland’s crew on Friday, the 29th of July. On that day Kingston experienced a record rainfall, which resulted in flooding across the city in a few short hours. My basement was affected, and as soon as it became clear there was a problem, the entire crew (Todd, partner, and temp hire from Kingston; my apologies, the names escape me) volunteered to form a human water line. They literally paled large buckets of water up the stairs and outside for over an hour until the rain / flooding subsided.

Without question, their efforts significantly mitigated any damage to my basement. I was so impressed with how quickly they volunteered to help out, clearly going well beyond their job responsibilities. During a very stressful move period (in general), this group made a very profound difference. I wanted to raise that to your attention in the event there was an opportunity to recognize their efforts formally.

Regards,
Mike Coyle

To: Major Mike Coyle

Thank you Major Coyle, I appreciate your remarks so much. At this time of year we are overwhelmed by the volume of work so it is very gratifying when our crews go out of their way to help. I will make sure that all the people involved get a personal thank you and I will let the owner know in the same note. If I may have your permission, I will put your email in our newsletter next week.

Best wishes in your new posting and home,

Regards,

Anne Martin

Employment Opportunities

admin — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:01:38 +0000

We’re hiring!

January 2012 – 3 new postings

Warehouse superintendent (Warehouse Supervisor) – Kingston

We are looking for a dedicated, organized, experienced logistics/warehousing professional to oversee, direct and control daily operations at our central branch warehouse in Kingston, ON. Full job details may be found here.

Applicants must possess a valid AZ driver’s licence, be comfortable supervising a staff of up to 10 and be comfortable with inventory control, email, spreadsheet and word processing software.

Apply in person Monday-Friday, 10AM – 4PM to Glenn C. Warner, 56 Railway Street, Kingston, ON, by fax to 613-544-6296 or by email to careers@pleasemoveme.ca.

Moving van driver (AZ Driver) (2 vacancies) – Kingston

We need drivers! Please review full details here.

Apply in person Monday-Friday, 10AM – 4PM to Glenn C. Warner, 56 Railway Street, Kingston, ON, by fax to 613-544-6296 or by email to careers@pleasemoveme.ca.

Office furniture installer (Delivery and installation of Office Systems) (2 vacancies) – Kingston

Our office installation branch – Capital Office Installation Services – is looking for skilled installers to work in professional environment with opportunity for skills growth. View full job details here.

Apply in person Monday-Friday, 10AM – 4PM to Glenn C. Warner, 56 Railway Street, Kingston, ON, by fax to 613-544-6296 or by email to careers@pleasemoveme.ca.

August 2011

We are looking for sales consultants in two of our markets – Kingston (including Gananoque, Napanee, Westport) and the Quinte region (including Trenton, Belleville, Tweed, Picton and Cobourg).

These are contract, commission positions with fantastic growth opportunity and an ideal fit for the professional who wants to increase life’s rewards or the semi-retired person looking to stay active.

Perks include a flexible schedule, complete training and orientation, the opportunity to meet and engage your community and to provide people with the “Perfect Move!” If you’re a go-getter who loves to make clients happy and see the rewards of a job well done, this could be the role for you.

Experience in sales and customer service is preferred. Knowledge of the moving and storage industry and the local areas is an asset. Bilingualism also a plus.

Are you looking to complement and enhance your current lifestyle? Feel you have what it takes?

Please forward your resume and a covering letter to Roger Dorey, Sales Manager, at sales@pleasemoveme.ca or by fax to (613) 546-0976.

Capital pitches in for a pitch-perfect performance!

admin — Mon, 02 May 2011 20:14:07 +0000

On January 21, 2011, four movers at Capital’s Kingston branch put their backs into giving back. Called on to donate time, expertise and fortitude, these strong fellows moved a concert grand piano from the floor to the stage in preparation for a benefit performance by the talented Abrams Brothers at Queen’s University. The piano had been tuned the day before but Capital’s careful and professional handling meant perfect harmony was maintained before and after the move!

The show was a grand success with sold-out ticket sales and proceeds in support of the Pediatric Unit at KGH and the Music Program at the Boys and Girls Club. Capital was proud and happy to be a part of this special event.

Here’s how four professional movers transport a 490 kilogram piano from floor level to a stage several feet high … !

What will it take?

Padding to protect

Now the hard part begins! Heading to the stairs.

You can do it!

All done! Congratulations men!

Another great move by the Capital crew!

And how did it sound after all of that?

“All is well with the piano! Chris was thrilled with the sound! Thanks again, Reg.“

Moving Tips

admin — Sun, 01 May 2011 20:02:20 +0000

Do it Yourself Moving
There are so many things to consider at moving time, the whole experience can be a worrisome prospect. But you can help yourself make the move go more smoothly by planning and preparing ahead of time.