Keyano lays off employees before approving budget

Keyano College is adjusting its workforce with layoffs, position mergers, restructuring, and buyouts and early retirement packages ahead of approving its budget for the next financial year, reports Fort McMurray Today. Former staff said that they learned at a January meeting that between 70 and 90 jobs could be removed by the end of June. CUPE spokesperson Lou Arab added that 12 unionized jobs are being cut. Keyano spokesperson Jennifer Moore said that the college could not comment on “unsubstantiated, anonymous information regarding potential staffing changes” but that “every decision related to our staffing is being made with the utmost care.” Fort McMurray Today also reports that Jay Notay is no longer listed as Keyano’s President and CEO on the college’s website.

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