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Steelworker POWER Action Centre

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Hours
Monday to Friday
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Or by special appointment
Location
68 Dennis Street
Sault Ste. Marie

If you or your family have been impacted by layoffs, job uncertainty, or changes in work—whether at Algoma Steel or another employer—this transition can feel overwhelming. You may be facing uncertainty about income, work, training, or what comes next.

The Steelworker POWER Action Centre is here to support workers across the steel and industrial workforce, and you do not need to wait until your official layoff date to reach out.

Even if you are still working, on notice, or simply starting to think about your options, we can help now.

Upcoming Sessions

Department of National Defence — Virtual Information Session

The Department of National Defence is hosting an online information session for participants interested in learning about the department's mandate, workplace environment, and current employment opportunities across various fields. The presentation will also give participants an opportunity to gain insight into the application process and explore potential career pathways within the Department of National Defence.

This virtual information session will be held on Wednesday, April 15 at 6 pm. Pre-registration is required, please follow the link to sign up for the Teams meeting. A link to the meeting will be sent the day of the event.

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Upcoming Sessions

Employment Solutions — Information Sessions

Employment Solutions is providing information sessions highlighting their services from job discovery, job readiness, job search & job development services. They will also provide information on Better Jobs Ontario covering what the program offers and eligibility requirements.

Date Time
April 16 9am to 10:30
April 24 10:30am to noon

Both sessions will be held at 68 Dennis Street. Action Centre staff will be available to process referral requests to the program providers.

Steelworker POWER Action Centre building

How we can help

This is a peer-driven, confidential space where we take the time to listen and work with you one-on-one. Support may include:

Talking through your options and next steps
Career planning
Guidance on Employment Insurance (EI) and training eligibility
Exploring short-term training or skills upgrading
Starting or continuing an apprenticeship
Referrals to trusted community supports, if needed

There is no pressure and no one-size-fits-all approach. Support is tailored to your situation and your goals.

A trusted partnership

The Steelworker POWER Action Centre is delivered in partnership with the United Steelworkers, the Canadian Skills Training and Employment Coalition (CSTEC), and the Government of Ontario.

This partnership was created specifically to support steelworkers and their families—with people who understand the industry, the work, and the realities of job transition.

Contact us

For more information or to book an appointment, do not hesitate to contact:

Peer Navigator

Wayne Hubbard

whubbard@saultpowercentre.ca

705-971-6187

Peer Navigator

Rebecca McCracken

rmccracken@saultpowercentre.ca

705-971-8261

Peer Navigator

Steve McEwen

smcewen@saultpowercentre.ca

705-989-4009

Get support

You can drop in during open hours or register for support online.

Register for Support

Please don't wait until your layoff date.
Connecting early can help you understand your options and make informed decisions about what comes next.