The Ontario government is providing more than $403,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) for 13 job placement opportunities in the Nickel Belt region, said a heritage fund news release.
“Through the NOHFC, our government is focused on supporting projects that provide on-the-job career development opportunities while addressing skilled labour shortages in the Northeast,” said Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development and chair of NOHFC.
Rickford, who toured the Greater Sudbury area last week said local business owners were pleased with the placements.
“We heard first-hand from business owners in Nickel Belt that the NOHFC programming alleviated financial pressures, and allowed them to focus on providing their employees with meaningful experiences that lead to good-paying jobs right in their community.”
The NOHFC release said the internship projects include:
- $48,224 for The Belanger Ford Lincoln Centre Ltd. – located in Chelmsford – to hire two Automotive Service Technicians for duties including vehicle repairs and maintenance, transmission and engine work and ensuring proper documentation;
- $47,840 for EcoWater North – located in Val Caron – to hire two water technicians to install equipment, troubleshoot equipment issues and perform annual services on all equipment;
- $35,000 for Coniston Industrial Park Ltd. to hire a project manager and technologist for construction and renovation project management and development of architectural, design and construction detail drawings;
- $35,000 for Tracks and Wheels Equipment Brokers Inc. – located in Val Caron – to hire a Digital Marketing Specialist to improve brand awareness, refine advertising strategies and expand lead generation efforts;
- $31,993 for The Shop Industrial Inc. – located in Lively – to hire a Heavy Equipment Mechanic Intern to clean, repair and install heavy equipment and parts, while working toward their licence as a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician.
The province said the local internships are provided through the NOHFC’s People and Talent Program. The program supports a wide variety of internships, including skilled trades, and addresses the unique needs of other in-demand jobs. Program candidates include new entrants into the workforce, those transitioning to a new career, the unemployed and underemployed.
