PowerCo Launches Major Recruitment Campaign
EV facility once completed,” says Norman Wickboldt, Chief Human Resources Officer at PowerCo Canada. “Electrified transportation is the future, and these jobs offer long-term opportunities for Canadians to be a part of an exciting and innovative clean energy industry.” According to Tegan Versolatto, Media Relations & Content Specialist for PowerCo Canada, the company is recruiting for hundreds of positions in this first phase, including chemists, IT professionals, engineers, and sustainability experts. This is only the beginning of a much larger hiring effort that will continue to scale over time as the facility nears completion and production ramps up. While many of these positions require specialized skills, PowerCo is also focused on building its workforce through training and career development. “PowerCo is committed to training and development,” says Tegan. “We are investing in workforce skill-building to ensure employees are equipped for success in advanced manufacturing roles tied to EV battery production.”
St. Thomas is poised to become a powerhouse in Canada’s clean energy future, as PowerCo Canada officially kicks off its first recruitment campaign for the country’s largest-ever electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plant. The $7 billion state-of-the-art facility, set to break ground in the coming weeks, will ultimately employ thousands and transform the local economy. This initial hiring phase will see hundreds of high-quality jobs made available, with positions ranging from technical specialists to professional support roles. Once operational in 2027, the plant will be a cornerstone of Canada’s EV battery production, placing the region at the forefront of a fast-growing global industry. “This recruitment campaign is a pivotal step forward as we move closer to breaking ground on what will be Canada’s largest
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