Supply Chain Job Fair – April 4
Did you know: the ‘supply chain’ sector is one of Hamilton’s biggest employers? The supply chain refers to all of the steps involved in getting goods from their producers to the customer. People are needed at every step of the way to make sure goods move efficiently. The kinds of jobs in this field range…Read More→
Port FAQs
What is a port? Why all the security measures at Port facilities? For more information: Community News Environment Current Projects
2017 #PortCity Flagship Initiatives
In 2017, we took time to listen to our neighbours and other stakeholders about ways to improve port-community interactions, and build awareness and pride in our port city. We are embedding sustainability into our decision-making and long-term planning, and we have completed some short-term actions in 2017. Here are a few: 1. Restore the original…Read More→
Mohawk-Port Authority partnership helps bridge transport sector skills gap
HAMILTON, ON – Mohawk College and the Hamilton Port Authority (HPA) have partnered to help connect students with employment in the transportation sector. Hamilton’s transportation network is a major part of the city’s unique economic advantage, with access to road, rail, marine and air modes for the movement of goods. At the Port of Hamilton…Read More→
Port partners sharing the warmth
This season, along with our Port Partners: Heddle Marine, Vopak Terminals, Bermingham Foundations, Richardson International and the Canadian Motorcycle Association, we collected 81 coats for Good Shepherd Hamilton. Since 2013, 510 coats have been collected to help families in our community stay warm. Thanks to all of our participating Port Partners for their support!…Read More→
Hamilton Port Authority supports Hamilton youth with $10,000 donation to Liberty For Youth
Hamilton Port Authority (HPA) is a longtime supporter of Liberty For Youth, a Hamilton-based charitable organization that helps at-risk youth in the Hamilton community through mentoring and skill-building. On November 8, Liberty For Youth hosted its annual ‘Power of a Changed Life’ fundraising dinner, where HPA was pleased to present a donation of $10,000. In…Read More→
Lookout provides a new window on Hamilton’s working waterfront
A new viewing platform is now open to the public at Pier 15, at the Port of Hamilton. The idea for a publicly-accessible lookout point, providing direct views of Hamilton Harbour, emerged from our discussions with the local community. HPA is undertaking a number of initiatives intended to give residents and other stakeholders a look…Read More→
Take a first look from a new harbour lookout!
Please join us for the grand opening of a new window to the waterfront. The new lookout platform is located facing Hamilton Harbour, at Pier 15. When: Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 3:00 pm Where: 210 Hillyard St., (north of Burlington St.) The idea for a public lookout point, providing direct views of Hamilton Harbour, emerged…Read More→
HPA contribution to CBC-Hamilton series, “Hamilton’s Identity Crisis”
The ongoing CBC Hamilton series asks good questions: who are we, and what do we want to become? Hamilton is clearly changing as a result of a convergence of forces – some planned; some unforeseen; some local; some global. But we would suggest that as much as the ‘old Hamilton’ is being replaced by the…Read More→
Boating safety day
This boating season, the HPA Harbour Master’s Office-Port Patrol teamed up with the HPS Marine Unit, Royal Hamilton Yacht Club, Brewers Marine and the Hamilton Beach Rescue Unit to collect and safely dispose of old boat flares. Boating Safety day was a blazing success, collecting 750 flares from area boaters. Thank you!
