Current Employment Opportunities

We are looking to add to our team! The Framing Nook is currently looking to hire an excellent full or part time, long-term person. We are looking for a bright, passionate individual who is very good with colour & design. No framing experience is necessary but we are excited to seek for someone who demonstrates excellence and passion in colour and design, working with small hand tools and computers. If interested, please send an email to brweb@framingnook.com explaining why we should hire you for this position.

The Current Team

We are locally owned by husband & wife team, Brian & Janice Rypstra. We are grateful for all the help we receive from our employees over the years. All the work we do for our clients usually goes through the capable hands of all 5 of us, which requires a lot of teamwork, but also ensures the best results for you.

Owner/mgr Brian Rypstra oversees the day to day operation as well as serves clients on a daily basis.

Our Certified Professional Picture Framer, Lindsay Mayert, has been with us since Jan 2015. Lindsay is an expert at serving clients and using her skills making sure your framing is completed in order and on time.

Part Owner, Janice Rypstra mounts all the garments and needleworks, does the bookkeeping and all of our charity and volunteer work.

Gord Boulton has been with us since the summer of 2013. As cheerful as they come with lots of attention to detail, Gord does all of our receiving, cutting, and joining of frames.

Training

As a staff, we are constantly upgrading our knowledge and abilities through various means of education. This includes, but is not limited to: reading of trade magazines, trade publications, participating in professional picture framing forums, attending international trade shows & conventions, taking classes from leading industry experts, and participating in local business workshops & lectures.

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Our Vision

Our vision is to deeply enrich many lives, by helping them celebrate their uniqueness, enjoy their surroundings, and cherish their memories.

Our Mission

To provide our valued clients with the very best means of presenting & preserving their precious memories and artwork, by providing a custom framing service which is uniquely tailored to their specific needs. 

Core Values

INTREGRITY
Through ongoing self assessment, analysis & training, we strive for excellence in every aspect of our service, both as a company and as individuals, in the work we do, and relationship with our clients.

HONESTY
Our relationships with our clients are to be characterized by openness & honesty; essentially, we treat a client as we would wish to be treated.

QUALITY
Our products are provided using the latest & best materials & methods to insure our client receives full use of it for at least the expected period required.

FAIRNESS
All elements of our relationship with our clients, including the price we charge, is to be fair & as reasonably expected, in consideration to the service offered.