Propulsion Québec takes aim at showcasing Québec’s know-how and attracting new talent
by CM Staff
Propulsion Québec says there are more than 1000 job and/or internship opportunities available in the EST sector in Québec being offered on the En Route project website.
MONTRÉAL — Propulsion Québec, the cluster for electric and smart transportation (EST), is undertaking the En route, destination carrières en TEI (En Route to Careers in EST) project aimed at showcasing Québec’s know-how and attracting new talent to promote access to a qualified workforce. In addition, Propulsion Québec says there are more than 1000 job and/or internship opportunities available in the EST sector in Québec being offered on the En Route project website.
The project’s flagship event, the second edition of the En Route Event, an EST career and training fair, will take place on October 26 at the Montréal Science Centre, in person. For candidates and job seekers, it will be an opportunity to discover companies in the sector, their innovations and the positions offered, in addition to meeting recruiters. For companies in the EST sector, this is an opportunity to showcase their know-how and recruit the land transportation talent of tomorrow. Co-presented by the Government of Québec and organized in collaboration with more than 30 partners, this event will connect students, graduates, job seekers and workers with Québec businesses and educational institutions to promote guidance, training and the recruitment of a skilled workforce that is essential to the growth of the electric and smart transportation industry in Québec.
Highlights of the program for the En Route Event on October 26, 2022
A diverse and dynamic program has been put together for this second edition of the En Route Event. Don’t miss the following activities:
- Four pioneers of the EST industry, Marc Bédard, CEO of Lion Electric, Frantz Saintellemy, CEO of LeddarTech, Louis Tremblay, CEO of Flo and Samuel Bruneau, CEO of TaigaMotors, will present their vision and their background as part of a panel;
- A unique opportunity to discover the railway sector, the challenges of the 21st century and learn how to make a difference;
- Discussions on major engineering challenges and the next frontiers of smart transportation electrification;
- Presentation of Québec’s EST technologies;
- Presentation of innovations developed by students and training available to join the EST sector;
- Ideal opportunity to try out an electric car and discover 100% electric prototypes from an En Route project partner.
Some of the companies that will be there to showcase the career opportunities available, are: Alstom, BRP, Merkur Inc., Astus, LeddarTech, Créaform Ingénierie, Wabtec Corporation, Nova Bus, Recyclage Lithion and many others.
