The first round of hiring for the NextStar Energy Plant is officially underway.
Stellantis and LG Energy Solutions kicked off the recruitment campaign for 130 new employees at the electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor.
"Employees are the most important asset in building lithium-ion batteries, and we plan to invest significantly in making sure that our employees are ready to manage the complicated process and equipment," said Danies Lee, CEO of NextStar Energy. "We are excited to become a leading employer in Windsor and look forward to offering exciting jobs where people can develop the skills they need to build long-term careers in this important and growing industry."
The plant is expected to begin operations in the first half of 2024.
"We worked relentlessly to bring and keep the plant here in Windsor and firmly believe that these jobs are just the beginning of a prosperous economic future for our city and region. These well-paying jobs will create opportunities for the next generation of Windsorites as we lead the electric vehicle revolution in Canada," said Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens.
Of the positions posted this week, 30 are professional staff to launch and grow business operations. The remaining positions will make up the team of highly skilled production engineers and technicians.
This team will begin an international training program in October, learning how to run a large-scale lithium-ion battery plant in Poland, China, and South Korea.
When the full-scale production of EV battery modules starts in early 2025, the plant is expected to employ around 2,500 people.