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The shortage of skilled workers in Canada's industrial sector is reaching a new intensity, with many factory owners saying the lack of talent is hindering the growth of their companies. "It's getting worse every year," says Doug Kamphuys at Ellesmere Fabricators Ltd.,...

Before taking part in a robotics competition in high school, Deanna Reynolds had no idea what a millwright was. Today, the 22-year-old Calgarian is getting ready to represent Canada at the 2017 WorldSkills competition in Abu Dhabi this fall, where she will compete in...

Thirty percent of the steelmakers employees are eligible for retirement, making recruitment for highly skilled jobs a priority. This round of hiring is for 200 jobs. Katrina McFadden, vice president of people and culture, says there is also pressure to meet the...