Further to: Jonathan’s Blog

New contract for Coast Guard Ships is expected to bring new jobs to Vancouver

It was interesting to see that Jonathan posted this article as my father and I were discussing this very announcement today.  My father owns a stainless steel fabrication business, (we’ll call it PM), and is the employer of several skilled welders and fabricators.  The project is undeniably a good thing for the area,and PM.  On the positive side PM will be bidding on contracts for components of the ships which will be sub-contracted out, and that is good.  However, the concern presents itself that in a labour market where there is already a shortage of skilled workers, the possibility exists that his employees may leave for the higher paying jobs at the shipyards, and who could fault them.  While it is not a certainty it is a possibility that could be devastating.  So now there will need to be an action plan in place to help aid employee retention. PM will be consulting with a Human Resource professional to see how to best manage the situation if it arises.

https://blogs.ubc.ca/jonathanjuvik/2013/10/07/new-contract-for-coast-guard-ships-is-expected-to-bring-new-jobs-to-vancouver/

 

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