George Brown College to Trim Workforce Despite February Buyouts

What’s going on at George Brown College?

George Brown College is planning to cut jobs despite 64 staff members opting into voluntary severance packages, offered in February.

Here’s a breakdown of the employees that accepted the buyouts:

• 26 faculty members
• 23 support workers
• 15 administrators

While the move is expected to save the Toronto-based college over $8.9 million in salaries and benefits, President Dr. Gervan Fearon said in an email that it’s phase one of the post-secondary institution’s cost-cutting plan.

Phase two reportedly involves an additional 52 administrative positions being eliminated, while phase three will see additional job cuts and “role evaluations.”

“These are challenging steps, but they are necessary to stabilize our institution’s future,” Fearon’s email reads.

The bombshell announcement comes as colleges across the province grapple with lower enrolment from international students, stagnant provincial funding, and the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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