A sprawling 'gigafactory' will soon begin construction in Ontario, and that means a huge influx of jobs for the small town set to host this record-breaking facility. Details of said localized employment boost emerged on Wednesday, when PowerCo, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, announced the launch of its first job recruitment campaign for the forthcoming manufacturing facility. St. Thomas Mayor Joe Preston says that the investment "isn't just an economic boost; it's a fundamental transformation for our community. Preston says that the start of the recruitment campaign "opens the door to new, high-quality jobs for residents and opportunities to build lasting careers right here in our community." The new plant is expected to enter production in 2027 and later ramp up operations based on demand.