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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Here are some companies that made headlines following announcements of major personnel movements in December 2023. Layoffs CGI lays off 55 employees in Montreal. The IT consulting services company has laid off 55 employees in Montreal, after having already laid off 19 employees from its Quebec offices. These layoffs are the result of a cost […]
Here are some companies that made headlines in Canada in November 2023, for announcing notable hirings or dismissals. Hirings Renewable energies open the way to new jobs in the Shawinigan region. The company TES Canada, thanks to an investment of 4 billion CAD, will build the first green hydrogen plant project in the country. This project could […]
Here is our summary of the hirings and layoffs that made headlines in Canada in October 2023. Hirings NorthVolt arrives in Quebec. A new battery factory, NorthVolt Six, is under construction on the south shore of Montreal. The factory will be dedicated to the assembly of sustainable, high-quality battery cells production and will also have […]
The rising cost of living is taking its toll on employees in Canada, who are experiencing financial difficulties as well as struggling to manage heavy workloads. This seems to make the phenomenon of “the great resignation” persist, according to PwC Canada’s annual survey. Almost one in four Canadian employees is likely to change their employer in […]
