Thursday, April 28, 2022 – The Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) is proud to announce it has implemented a Living Wage effective March 13, 2022.

SNGRDC has made a Living Wage commitment to all existing and future team members, with the goal of providing all team members with an opportunity to earn an income that can support a good quality of life.

 

“One of our aspirational goals is to become the local employer of choice. In addition to our new Living Wage commitment, we also promote employee satisfaction through a number of offerings such as a competitive benefits, pension, job shadowing, tuition reimbursement, our employee recognition program, and our recently implemented mentorship program.” – Matt Jamieson

 

All permanent front-line employees will receive a starting wage of $18 per hour and increase to $19 per hour following the successful completion of the 3-month probationary period. SNGRDC also offers an attendance incentive of $1 per hour among other benefits.

 

“It blew me away, I have a family of five and help care for some of my siblings so I’ve felt this increase. With the wage increase I will be able to extend my weekly grocery bill budget, pay for my daughters dental procedures & their sports for the summer.” – Erin Porter

 

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About Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation
Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) manages the Six Nations’ economic interests in 20 renewable energy projects and numerous economic development opportunities, in and around the Six Nations territory. SNGRDC’s current green energy portfolio is capable of producing over 1300 MW of renewable energy through its direct or indirect involvement in seven solar, 13 wind project(s). SNGRDC is located on the Six Nations Reserve and employs an average of 140 employees through Nation Enterprise or the administration of Economic Interests projects. For more information, please visit www.sndevcorp.ca

Media Contacts:

Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation
Alysha Filer, Communications Coordinator
publicrelations@sndevcorp.ca
519-753-9852