A short review of hirings and dismissals in some companies in Canada, in October 2024 Hirings The Manitoba government has announced significant progress in its initiative to hire 1,000 new health care workers. This effort comes in response to the ongoing challenges faced by the province’s health care system, particularly exacerbated by the COVID-19 […]
Candidates are promised a fulfilling, new job, and work on exciting projects. They are lured by advancement opportunities and the positive appraisal from the team that they will join. In short, they are promised the world. During a new employee’s first week, he’s on a honeymoon. We present him to the team, show him how […]
It’s back to school! While the Northvolt saga has Quebec in suspense, was there any encouraging news regarding employment in Canada in September… The Resolute Forest Products plant in Maniwaki is ceasing operations for an indefinite period of at least six months, affecting approximately 120 employees. The decision, linked to a crisis in the […]
Canadians think about work, even on vacation. Indeed, 62% of Canadians confess to checking their work e-mails and voicemail regularly or from time to time while on vacation, according to an Expedia.ca survey. People from British Columbia have the hardest time letting go, with 68% of respondents staying in touch with the office while on vacation. […]
There was a lot of bad news announcing layoffs this summer! OpenText Corporation announced that it will lay off nearly 1,200 employees, representing approximately 8% of its global workforce. The move is part of an optimization plan to reduce costs and streamline operations following the acquisition of Micro Focus. The company is seeking to […]
A review of some hirings and dismissals in Canada in June 2024 OC Transpo held its second job fair at Greenboro park-and-ride in Ottawa to address ongoing workforce shortages, particularly in drivers, leading to service disruptions. The agency aims to recruit hundreds, including 450 bus operators, 36 Para Transpo operators, and 48 rail network trainees. […]
Here are some companies that made headlines following announcements of major personnel movements in May 2024. HIRINGS AtkinsRéalis Canada, the Canadian division of the former SNC-Lavalin, must hire massively to meet the growing demand for energy infrastructure, particularly for Hydro-Québec. The president, Stéphanie Vaillancourt, emphasizes that the company will recruit not only engineers, but […]
Often feared by job seekers, the cover letter seems to have lost its significance in the eyes of recruiters. Will the new decade sound the death knell? The idea of bringing out one’s notions of literary composition can make the hair of many job seekers stand on end. This is especially true since the cover […]
Here are some companies that made headlines following announcements of major personnel movements in April 2024. LAYOFFS Taiga, manufacturer of off-road electric vehicles, today announced the layoff of 70 employees and a temporary interruption of its production. The Quebec company, specializing in the sale of snowmobiles and electric watercraft, motivates these measures by the current […]
Here are some companies that made headlines following announcements of major personnel movements in March 2024. The Just for Laughs Group (JPR) is sheltering itself from its creditors and canceling the 2024 edition of the Just for Laughs festival. The company also laid off 75 people, which represents 70% of its workforce. The company founded […]
No really good news in terms of employment for this month of February. Layoffs continue, however, recruitment for summer jobs has started! Dismissals Nordia Saguenay lays off 19 employees The Nordia company, faced with a drop in call volume in its customer service centres, has decided to lay off 19 employees in the Saguenay region. […]
Here are some companies that made headlines following announcements of major personnel movements in January 2024. Hirings Waterloo Region Paramedic Services has just recruited twenty new paramedics and 9 other essential support positions are still being recruited. This was made possible by the financial support of the regional council, well aware of the importance of […]
