NextStar Energy, a company that intends to launch one of the largest electric vehicle battery plants in the world in Windsor, Ont., is now in the process of hiring the team that will make its goal a reality.
A joint venture between Stellantis and LG Energy Solutions, the company has already recruited 130 new employees for its Windsor facility that is set to begin operations in the first half of 2024. The second half of that year will see the production of EV battery modules.
“Employees are the most important asset in building lithium-ion batteries, and we plan to invest significantly in making sure that our employees are ready to manage the complicated process and equipment,” said Danies Lee, CEO of NextStar Energy, in a statement.
Phase one of talent recruitment marks an important milestone since the team will be responsible for both launching production at the battery plant, and also training thousands of employees. Hiring will continue until 2025, with the goal of having 2,500 employees in place for the full-scale production of EV battery modules, electrodes, and cells starting earlier that year.
“We are excited to become a leading employer in Windsor and look forward to offering exciting jobs where people can develop the skills they need to build long-term careers in this important and growing industry,” said Lee in a statement.
The company also wants the facility to become the foremost EV battery hub in North America.
