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An EMC Members' Experience & Insights
Bridging the Skilled Trades Gap through International Recruitment
Let's hear from EMC Member Robert Brouillette from City Welding, as he shares his experience regarding international recruitment of skilled trades and bridging the labour gap.
At this 1-hour session, we will hear from EMC Member Robert Brouillette, Owner and President of City Welding. With a license to practice Immigration Law in Ontario, Robert was not easily intimidated by the complex processes of immigration and international recruitment.
City Welding services the industrial, commercial, transportation, logging, and construction industries, with a large facility in the northeast end of Sudbury. Since 2006, Robert has used international recruiting to fill what was fast becoming a serious skilled labour shortage in northern Ontario. Currently, about 40% of their workforce at City Welding are skilled workers from countries across the globe.
Brouillette estimates that he has recruited more than 30 internationally-trained skilled workers over the years, for his own shop and for other businesses. Rob will detail his successes in this regard and provide insights on how you can also do this at your company.
Opportunities & Funding
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Upcoming Events
Our events take place on a regular basis, some virtually and some in-person, throughout all of our Consortium regions. As part of your EMC membership, you and your colleagues are invited to participate in any, and all events, that are relevant to your company - in any Consortium region across Canada!
- Quality, Production and CI Strategic Interest Group
- Navigating Employment and Labour Law for Manufacturers
- Inspiring Youth Through Manufacturing Events
- The HR Perspective on Becoming an Employer of Choice
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
- Crafting a Sustainable Future: ESG Insights for Industry Leaders
- PEI Executive Networking and Information Event
- Canada's Manufacturing Productivity Crisis
