Human Resources

Knowledge and skills for 21st century manufacturing

The high quality of the steel products made in Canada depends on the skilled men and women who work in each of our facilities.

Advances in technology applicable to steel production are important, but so too is a well-trained workforce to produce consistently world-class steel, now and well into the future.

Like many other industrial sectors, the Canadian steel industry faces a growing demographic “crunch”—as a generation of skilled employees retires, there are prospective shortages of skilled trades, engineers, managers, and other key jobs for the steel industry.

Of note, more than half of Canada’s steel workforce is over 45 years of age.

Canada’s steel producers are responding to this challenge.

In partnership with organized labour through the Canadian Steel Trade and Employment Congress (CSTEC) has recently completed a major study of the broader steel industry in Canada.

All of the key CSTEC recommendations reflect the need for the formation and implementation of a comprehensive Workforce Development Plan that addresses:

• Skilled Trades Replacement
• Deployment of an industry publicity program aimed at students
• A plan to encourage workplace knowledge transfer, including management & supervisory skills, operators skills, and integrating essential skills in the workplace

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