Announced in early June, the Brandt Group of Companies will make a major investment in staffing by hiring more than 1,000 new employees by the end of 2021. The new positions will span the Regina-based company’s 100+ location international network, focusing on roles in Canada and the US.

“There’s no question that our people are the foundation of our success. In spite of some challenging times for the global economy, an incredible team effort has enabled us to sustain our business and weather the storm successfully,” said Shaun Semple, Brandt Group of Companies CEO. “Looking ahead, the growth trend for Brandt is strong, so the timing is ideal to make a major investment in our team.”

According to a company press release, Brandt has expanded their employee base by 140%, to more than 3,400 employees in the past 10 years. The newly announced hiring initiative will see the company’s workforce grow by 30%. Half of these hires will occur in the company’s Saskatchewan locations, with 40% more spread out across Canada and the balance in the US.

The new hires will contribute to Brandt’s operations in construction, forestry, agriculture, rail, mining, and steel. The positions will include skilled trades, sales, finance, marketing, customer support, IT, and more.

“As life begins to return to normal and we look ahead to economic recovery, this is very exciting news for workers and their families,” said Scott Moe, Saskatchewan Premier. “Saskatchewan has what the world needs and Brandt’s success is a testament to the resiliency of our province’s industries in some of the most challenging global economic times.”