About Us
Based out of the Kitchener-Waterloo area, Just Working Construction is a socially-minded construction company that builds to make a difference in the lives of others and in our communities by thinking outside the box in the way we build, through affordable housing options, tiny home construction, inter-generational housing, co-housing and sustainable energy efficient design.
Our Mission and Values
We are a faith-based company at our core, with our business model centered around Christian values, hard work, and making a change in the world. Our motto is “Love God, love your neighbour and work hard towards the goal of building better communities.” We are meant to live in a community, so building that community with sustainable roots is extremely important to us.
Providing Credible Construction with a Social Conscience.
Mission
Our mission is to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the workplace. We do this by providing construction training to new Canadians and building quality, sustainable living options for both individuals and communities.
Vision
Our vision is to be a leader and influencer, in the corporate world, by demonstrating that it is possible to simultaneously provide a quality product and make a difference in the lives of others.
Core Values
Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Sustainability, Loving others
- Integrity: When we are faced with difficult decisions or hard choices, we do the right thing; even in the face of adversity, and even when no one is looking.
- Respect: We value and celebrate the diversity of our team and the different ways we express ourselves. We work hard to ensure everyone has a voice, is able to express themselves, and feels heard.
- Teamwork: We believe that pitching in together and sharing our ideas helps to build our collective creativity and offers a greater sense of belonging.
- Sustainability: We work towards meeting the needs of our clients and community while keeping an eye towards the sustainability of the environment, as well as social and economic resources.
- Loving others: The above values all have a place within loving others. This is by far our greatest desire as a company – that we would love our neighbour as ourselves (Matt 22:37-39)
Our Story
Jeff Van Gyssel always had a passion to design and build since he was a kid. He always worked hard but Jeff struggled through substance abuse and deep depression from his teenage years into adulthood. At his rock bottom, Christ came in and saved his life showing him that God was real and that he had plans for him. Life wasn’t over. Jeff started volunteering with newcomers to Canada. He attempted to aid his newcomer friends by connecting them to construction jobs, but to little avail. Jeff decided to start doing his own jobs and hiring newcomers to Canada for his team. Jeff’s life had a new purpose as he was doing what God wanted him to do – making a difference in his community, and improving people’s lives.
In 2015, Jeff married his wife, Natalie Van Gyssel. The same year, they founded Just Working Construction and began their journey to change the norms in construction, and have been making waves in the industry ever since.
The JWC Difference
Just Working Construction is proud to be one of the only local contractors that operate as a social enterprise, focusing on making a positive impact on the environment and well-being of people in the KW area, and globally. We are professionals in green construction and support other companies who contribute to making our world a better place.
General Contractors are easy to find, however not many provide comfort for the sustainably-focused and social justice-minded individual. The Canadian population is becoming much more progressive and socially-minded in recent years. That’s why we are proud to serve as the only Passive Home Builder in Waterloo Region. Our Passive Home and Net Zero Home options not only help the environment but greatly improve heating and cooling bills.
For all of our builds, our clients are provided open-book access for full transparency. Our honest approach to construction management will leave you stress-free, as you know you are in good hands.