Stellantis has announced that it has brought on over 1,000 new employees for the upcoming third shift at its Windsor Assembly Plant.
Along with these new hires, around 240 workers are moving from the Brampton factory after the company revealed in October that it would not be making a Jeep model there and would instead use a facility in Illinois, leaving about 3,000 workers without cars to assemble.
The automaker aims to hire as many as 1,500 people for the extra manufacturing shift in Windsor, Ontario, by its expected launch in “early 2026,” according to a statement released Monday.
“Today’s announcement reinforces Canada’s critical role in Stellantis’ global operations,” said Trevor Longley, president and CEO of Stellantis Canada.
“As we lead the future of advanced automotive production, we’re thrilled to see our new Windsor Assembly Plant team hitting the ground running.”
The Windsor Assembly Plant recently kicked off production of the new SIXPACK-powered two-door 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack.
It is also producing both two-door and four-door versions of the all-electric, 670-horsepower 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack. Additionally, it will start making the SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger R/T and four-door SIXPACK-powered Charger models in early 2026.
The plant continues producing the Chrysler Pacifica, Chrysler Voyager and Grand Caravan minivans.
Since announcing changes regarding Brampton operations, Stellantis has faced criticism because it has received millions from Canadian government funding for Ontario operations over recent years.
Industry Minister Melanie Joly stated on December 4 that the federal government is issuing a notice of default under funding contracts for projects located in Windsor and Brampton.
Stellantis claims it is still working “constructively with government partners, labour organizations and relevant stakeholders” to enhance Canadian operations and create long-term job opportunities.
Apart from about 240 workers from Brampton who’ve opted to transfer to Windsor, Stellantis mentions that all other hourly workers affected by what it refers to as an “operational pause” in Brampton will keep receiving 70 percent of their salary along with health benefits.
The company has indicated it’s developing a plan regarding the future of its Brampton plant.
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