NextStar Energy hits 1,000th employee hired milestone

A truck seen leaving NextStar Battery Plant in Windsor, Ont. on July 4, 2025. (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor)

NextStar Energy is celebrating the hiring of its 1,000th employee.

The company says the milestone reflects the company’s continued growth, commitment to local job creation, and dedication to building a workplace where talent thrives.

“I am both proud and deeply impressed by the team we’re building and the unique culture we’re cultivating here at NextStar,” said Danies Lee, Chief Executive Officer of NextStar Energy. “Windsor is home to exceptional talent and expertise, and our incredible NSE family showcases that every day.”

NextStar began hiring in 2023, ramping up recruitment efforts over the past year as operations began to take shape.

The 1000th employee, a recent graduate of St. Clair College, was hired as a Quality Inspector, and is one of 34 employees who recently began onboarding.

NextStar Energy has developed highly specialized training programs for new employees, specifically designed for the new battery manufacturing sector.

Battery Boost was developed in partnership with Invest WindsorEssex and Palette Skills, with funding from the Government of Canada. It is a hands-on program that uses advanced virtual reality simulations to train technicians for real-world operations.

Construction of NSE’s 4.23 million-square-foot facility is officially complete. The company announced it received its occupancy permit on Sept. 30. The company says while battery module assembly began in Fall 2024, electrode and cell production are in its sample phase, preparing to ramp up mass production in the coming months.

Anyone looking to join the team can view open positions and apply at nextstar-energy.com/careers.