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.