GM Canada President and Managing Director Steve Carlisle Talks Auto Innovation with Engineering Students At Carleton University And University Of Ottawa


GM Canada President and Managing Director Steve Carlisle Talks Auto Innovation with Engineering Students At Carleton University And University Of Ottawa

2016-03-30

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Oshawa, Ontario (March 30, 2016) – Today, GM Canada president and managing director Steve Carlisle toured Carleton University and the University of Ottawa as part of the Company’s efforts to find and drive innovation for the future of the automobile.

At both schools, Carlisle spoke with students about the auto sector’s rapid move toward an automotive future where vehicles are electric, connected, autonomous and shared – changes that present tremendous benefits for improved safety, greenhouse gas reduction and economic benefit in Canada. He also met with faculty to assess opportunities to support GM’s expanding engineering and RD work in Canada in these fast emerging areas of automotive technology.

Carlisle said, “The impressive talent and innovation happening at Carleton University and the University of Ottawa can help support the new range of advanced engineering and technical skills our industry needs as it transforms. I was impressed by both as we are looking to hire more than 100 engineers and also at exploring areas we might work together with both Carleton University and the University of Ottawa.”

“Our research-intensive Faculty of Engineering and Design continues to expand and adapt to meet emerging needs. We look forward to establishing a long-term partnership with GM Canada to create new co-op placements and career opportunities for our students and initiate joint research projects,” said Rafik Goubran, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Design at Carleton University.

“It was great to welcome Mr. Carlisle and his collaborators to our faculty during our annual Graduate Poster Competition. Our students and professors truly appreciated this unique opportunity to showcase their expertise and capabilities while learning more about the exciting vision and goals of GM Canada,” said Dr. Claude Laguë, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa.

Carlisle toured the clean rooms, labs and met with the members of the Formula SAE team at Carleton University.  At the University of Ottawa, Carlisle experienced the Richard L’Abbe Makerspace and Connected Vehicle Lab.  Carlisle also spoke to an audience of students at both schools to tell GM’s story of innovation, the Oshawa Engineering Centre mandate and the recruitment of the best Canadian talent.

GM’s Canadian Engineering Centre is in the process of hiring more than 100 software and controls engineers to support a new mandate related to “connected car” systems, environmental and urban mobility solutions.

About General Motors in Canada

Headquartered in Oshawa, Ontario, General Motors of Canada employs more than 9,000 people across the country.  GM Canada markets the full range of fuel-efficient Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles and related services through Canada’s largest automotive dealer network. More information regarding GM vehicles can be found at www.gm.ca. To learn more about innovation and the future of the automotive industry visit www.gminnovates.ca or follow @GMCanada and #GMInnovatesCA on Twitter.

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