The temporary headquarters of the Nuclear Innovation Institute in Port Elgin will soon host a skilled trades secretariat.
Bruce Power has been working with industry, union and college partners to increase the supply of high-demand trades that will be required for its massive Life-Extension Program.
The secretariat will bring together industry leaders and local organizations to establish training programs and capitalize on local assets to increase the supply of high-demand skilled trades.
Bruce County and Bruce Power have begun a process to hire a skilled trades secretariat coordinator. They hope to have that position filled in January.
"We have a number of organizations in Bruce, Grey and Huron counties working to increase the supply of skilled trades through promotion to local youth," said Bruce Power’s Executive Vice President, Human Resources Cathy Sprague. "Now is the right time to connect industry leaders with community partners and adopt a one-window approach to advancing our region as a skilled trades and training hub."
Marianne Nero, Bruce County’s acting chief administrative officer, said, "the Secretariat will lead Bruce County’s vision for a Centre of Excellence, advancing trades and skilled workforce development across the County, setting the standard for skilled trades supply in Ontario."