Rivian Eliminating Hundreds of Jobs in June, Part of 2026 Restructuring
Is Rivian Cutting Jobs in 2026?
Yes — Rivian is eliminating hundreds of jobs, or less than 2% of its workforce, as part of a restructuring.
A spokesperson for the electric vehicle (EV) maker told CNBC on June 16, 2026 that some teams in the service and customer segments are affected.
The bombshell announcement comes a week after Rivian officially launched deliveries of its new vehicle: the R2 SUV.
Impact on Canadian Staff
It remains unclear if any Canadian employees at Rivian are being let go.
According to LinkedIn, the company currently has more than 160 workers in the country.
More Rivian Layoff Coverage
For a full overview of layoffs at Rivian and the rights that non-unionized employees in Canada have in this situation, see our Rivian Layoffs & Severance Guide.
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