Northern Transformer to Build New $207M Facility in Innisfil, Creating 151 Jobs

What’s Happening at Northern Transformer?

Northern Transformer Corporation (NTC), an Ontario-based manufacturer of power transformers, is investing nearly $207 million to build a new advanced manufacturing facility in Innisfil, marking its expansion into the high-voltage transformer market.

• The project will create 151 new jobs in the region
• Ontario is investing $10.5 million through the Invest Ontario Fund
• The federal government is contributing $6 million via FedDev Ontario

The announcement was made on September 18, 2025.

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More Details

The facility is expected to support sectors such as data centres, steel manufacturing, and mining, and will source key components from Ontario-based suppliers. Construction is scheduled for completion by 2028.

• Facility size: 183,000 square feet
• Transformer capacity: Up to 500kV and 750MVA
• Target markets: Data centres, steel manufacturing, mining
• Local sourcing: Wiring, insulation, and electrical steel from Ontario suppliers
• Operational target: 2028

Official Statements

Vic Fedeli, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, said: “Through Invest Ontario, our government is proud to support a project that aligns with our unyielding commitment to create high-value jobs for Ontario workers, strengthen Ontario-made supply chains and position the province for lasting prosperity.”

Alexei Miecznikowski, President and CEO of Northern Transformer Corporation, commented: “We’re proud to expand our footprint in Ontario to meet the rising demand for mission-critical large power transformers across North America.”

Don’t Sign an Employment Contract Immediately

Considering a job at Northern Transformer? Like many non-unionized employees in the province, you may be asked to accept an employment contract before starting a new role.

However, you don’t have to sign anything right away. These agreements often reduce your legal protections — especially when it comes to severance pay, job duties, or workplace changes.

Concerning Contract Clauses

When reviewing an employment contract, look for any provisions that:

• Limit severance to just a few weeks’ pay
• Allow your employer to make significant changes to your job without your consent
• An Ontario probation period that affect your job security

If you’re unsure about any part of the agreement, contact the experienced employment lawyers at Samfiru Turmarkin LLP. We’ll review your contract and confirm that your workplace rights are protected.

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How Switching Jobs Affects Severance

The amount of severance pay you’re owed is heavily influenced by how long you’ve worked for a company.

Non-unionized employees in Ontario can receive up to 24 months’ pay — sometimes more — when they’re fired or let go without cause.

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• How to Calculate Severance Pay in Ontario
• Severance for Short-Service Staff: Significant Payouts Possible
• Should I negotiate my own severance package in Ontario?

However, if you resign voluntarily to work for another employer, you’re likely NOT entitled to any compensation.

Your best course of action before switching jobs is to seek legal advice. Our firm can make sure you’re fully aware of the factors at play before making your decision.

Recruited Then Let Go? You May Be Owed More Severance

In Ontario, if you left a stable, long-term job because another employer actively recruited — or “induced” — you to join them, you could be entitled to enhanced severance pay. This is especially true if you were let go shortly after making the move.

• LEARN MORE: Everything Ontarians Need to Know About Inducement

An employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can enforce your rights and ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve.

Speak to an Employment Lawyer Today

Contact Samfiru Tumarkin LLP today: 1-855-821-5900 or request a consultation online.

Our employment lawyers in Toronto have helped thousands of non-unionized individuals navigate new jobs and secure proper severance following a termination.

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Disclaimer: The materials above are provided as general information about the rights of non-unionized employees in Canada. It is not specific to any one company and SHOULD NOT be read as suggesting any improper conduct on the part of any specific employer, or a relationship between Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and a specific employer.