Manager of Community and Government Relations Ross Lamont says over 200
people were hired at the facility in 2008 and over 250 hirings are planned
for 2009.
Lamont says with layoffs taking place in other industries, but Bruce Power
is not experiencing any kind of decline.
Lamont says a lot of retirements are taking place at Bruce Power and new
people have to be hired to fill vacancies.
He says the staff are needed to make sure things run properly when Units 1
and 2 at Bruce A are running again.
Bruce Power is hoping to expand to Nanticoke on Lake Erie and into Alberta
and Saskatchewan.
Councillor Ron Oswald wanted to know if the growing company plans to remain
headquartered in Bruce County.
Lamont says Bruce Power has no plans to leave.
Oswald says he’s encouraged by that news.
Lamont says hiring new people and keeping the company based here is bringing
younger families to the area, which, along with retirees remaining here, is
keeping the demand for local housing steady.
Bruce Power contributed 1.3 million dollars to area community organizations,
facilities and events in 2008.
They included the International Plowing Match, Women’s House, the MRI
machine at Grey-Bruce Health Services Owen Sound and the Bruce County Museum
and Cultural Centre.
Bruce Power produced over 23 percent of Ontario’s electricity in 2008.
