LNG Canada and TransCanada’s Coastal Gas Link Project have announced the expansion of the Connect Program to Smithers. Connect’s main focus is to link job-seekers and employers within the construction sector.
“A vibrant and productive skilled workforce is vital to the prosperity of all industries across BC,” notes Tracey MacKinnon, LNG Canada’s Workforce Development Manager. “LNG Canada is pleased to play a meaningful role in connecting individuals from BC’s northern communities to rewarding employment opportunities in construction, and we welcome the new partnership with TransCanada’s Coastal GasLink project. We continue to appreciate the support of the communities, government, and industry stakeholders as we work together to invest in BC’s tradespeople.”
Heading the operation in Smithers will be Bruce Hobson who says he is excited to get things rolling in Smithers.
“I look forward to helping local job seekers become job-ready and get them connected to employers who are hiring,” says Hobson. “The Connect program works well because we treat every candidate as an individual, we know the employers, and we take care to make the right connections for the right opportunities at the right time.”
The Coastal GasLink pipeline project will run approximately 670 km in length. The proposed pipeline will safely deliver natural gas from the Dawson Creek area to a facility near Kitimat, for export by LNG Canada. This project is expected to create between 2,000 and 2,500 construction jobs in northern BC.
“We’re very pleased to be embarking on this targeted, high-value workforce development program with LNG Canada and the BC Construction Association,” says Gregory Cano, Director of Project Planning and Execution at TransCanada. “We’re looking to assist people in the area who wish to gain the transferable skills and work experience they need to thrive in this economy and ensure they get visibility to the local opportunities that surround them.”