HIRINGS
1. The Government of Canada and Irving Shipbuilding signed a construction contract worth $2.3 billion
Irving Shipbuilding has come to an agreement with the Government of Canada for the construction of offshore and Arctic patrol ships. A contract for $2.3 billion that enables the creation of 3,600 jobs across Canada.
2. Marmen Energy creates 30 to 40 new jobs in Matane
Following an investment of nearly $3 million in its Matane factory, which manufactures wind turbines, Marmen Energy will be able to improve its facilities and create 30 to 40 jobs.
3. Rotobec hires in Costa Rica
Due to a lack of skilled labor, Rotobec, the company which specializes in manufacturing grabs and excavators in the Chaudière-Appalaches region, is getting its employees from Costa Rica. It plans to hire 35 more this year.
http://www.journaldequebec.com/2015/01/09/rotobec-recrute-des-travailleurs-au-costa-rica
4. Metro renovated in Rimouski: 122 jobs consolidated
With an investment of nearly $7 million, Metro began to renovate its Metro Plus Rimouski supermarket, which will be used to modernize facilities and consolidate the jobs of 122 people.
5. CS Canada continues to grow by opening a business center in Hartford, Connecticut
CS Communication & Systems, which provides engineering services, opened a business center in Hartford, located in the state of Connecticut. Between 15 and 25 people will be employed there.
LAYOFFS
1. TARGET closes in Canada
Just two years after opening its first store on Canadian soil, Target, the inexpensive retailer based in Minneapolis has decided to leave Canada: 17,600 people will be losing their jobs.
2. MEXX closes 95 stores in Canada
Bankruptcy. By the end of February, the clothing retailer Mexx will be closing its 95 stores across Canada and laying-off nearly 1,800 employees.
http://argent.canoe.ca/nouvelles/canada/mexx-liquide-ses-95-magasins-au-canada-14012015
3. Sony closes its stores in Canada
The Japanese electronics specialist firm is closing its 14 stores across the country, bringing unemployment to close to 90 people.
http://www.infopresse.com/article/2015/1/15/sony-ferme-ses-magasins-au-canada
4. SUNCOR cuts 1,000 jobs in Canada
Due to the decline in oil prices, the oil company Suncor plans to cut 1,000 jobs in Canada in 2015.
http://fr.canoe.ca/argent/actualites/archives/2015/01/20150113-171526.html
5. Avon Canada cuts 600 positions
In order to reduce costs, the company well known for its beauty products is cutting the majority of jobs at its Pointe-Claire distribution center in Montreal’s West Island, a loss of 600 positions.
http://argent.canoe.ca/nouvelles/canada/avon-canada-supprime-des-emplois-montreal-13012015