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More Opportunities to Lead: Phase Two Hiring for the MU2 Wind Farm Project
May 5, 2025 The Mesgi’g Ugju’s’n (MU) Wind Farm—a partnership between Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Business Corporation (MMBC) and Innergex Renewable Energy—is moving forward with the next stage of development. As the project grows, so does the need for experienced construction and project management leaders. These new postings are part of the second wave of hiring, focusing […]
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Manitoba Government Increases Investment in Urban/Hometown Green Team Projects to Support Youth Employment Opportunities
April 17, 2025 A 20.6 % Increase in Funding Will Benefit Communities, Support Young Leaders: Simard The Manitoba government is investing up to $7.6 million in the Urban/Hometown Green Team program, which creates summer employment opportunities for young Manitobans, Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard announced today. “Our government is pleased to announce an […]
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Manitoba Government Taking Action to Grow Critical Mineral Sector, Create More Good Jobs
April 10, 2025 The Manitoba government has opened its Critical Mineral Office, established a mining advisory council and formed a partnership to support mining workforce development and training in Indigenous communities, Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation Minister Jamie Moses and Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures Minister Ian Bushie announced today. “Manitoba has the critical […]
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Truth, reconciliation play key role in Indigenous recruitment, retention: expert – HRD
09 Apr. 2025 This month, the Indigenous Employment Policy (IEP) came into effect in the Northwest Territories (GNWT). The IEP’s primary goal is to train and recruit Indigenous applicants for the public sector while providing equal opportunities and career growth. But will policies like the IEP be enough to address challenges seen around recruiting and […]
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CGC Begins Recruitment for 100 Manufacturing Jobs at New Alberta Plant
April 8, 2025 Hiring now underway for nearly 100 full-time jobs ahead of 2026 state-of-the-art plant opening. New facility to help address Western Canada’s housing and building materials shortage and become CGC’s sixth manufacturing plant. The investment is part of CGC’s $325 million toward strengthening domestic manufacturing from coast-to-coast. TORONTO, ON and WHEATLAND COUNTY, Alta.— […]
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Construction demands show signs of slowing in British Columbia after years of strong activity
April 3, 2025 British Columbia’s construction sector experienced a modest overall contraction in 2024, as growth in the province’s residential sector, which was principally driven by demand for residential renovations, was not enough to offset a decline in activity on several major projects in the non-residential sector. BuildForce Canada released its 2025–2034 Construction and Maintenance […]
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Expanded Paid Domestic Violence Leave Takes Effect
1 April 2025 Nova Scotians experiencing domestic violence have access to more paid leave starting today, April 1. The Province has increased paid domestic violence leave from three to five days, giving employees more time to seek medical, legal and social supports without the added concern of lost income. “Nobody should have to choose between […]
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Public Advisory: Minimum Wage Increase, April 1
March 24, 2025 The Provincial Government is reminding employers the minimum wage will increase by 40 cents to $16.00 per hour, effective April 1, 2025. -30- NT4
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Expression of Interest – Labour Standards Board
March 24, 2025 The Department of Justice is looking for an enthusiastic individual to serve on the Labour Standards Board. The Board is established under the Labour Standards Act and handles appeals brought by employees and employers regarding decisions made by the Labour Standards Compliance Office. Applicants should have experience in labour relations, business or administrative decision-making. […]
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GNWT approves Indigenous Employment Policy
March 11, 2025 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has approved an Indigenous Employment Policy to ensure that Indigenous applicants have equitable opportunities for employment and career advancement within the public service. The Indigenous Employment Policy establishes preferred hiring status for Indigenous peoples, with primary consideration given to those who are recognized members or […]
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