Inside Canada’s hydropower skills gap and recruitment challenge

Canada’s hydropower sector is facing a significant workforce challenge. As infrastructure investments accelerate and experienced workers retire, attracting and preparing the next generation of talent has become a strategic priority for employers across the country. In partnership with Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC), WaterPower Canada recently examined labour market trends shaping the country’s energy workforce. Together the two organisations addressed what this means for hydropower and how the industry can work together to try and close the sector’s talent gap