Labour Market Trends
         
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10 Industries most in need of skilled workers.

Not all industries have been hit hard by the recession. Many are hiring quite readily and a select few aren't able to find enough employees to fill available positions.

Canada's jobs comeback? Too good to be true

Canada created a stunning 140,000 jobs in just two months this year, the most in 30 years and a source of pride for a government bragging the economy has got its moxie back.

Three-day Alberta course fast-tracks workers for the oilpatch

There are jobs for those willing to work.

Wanted: engineers for oilsands growth

Companies forced to innovate

Only one-fifth of workers fit physical activity into workday

A majority (88 per cent) of employed Canadians spend time at work on personal activities such as checking Facebook, making personal calls or chatting with colleagues, yet only 17 per cent make time for a physical activity break.

Jobless Canadians may have a long commute ahead

Employment Insurance recipients may be forced to hit the highway thanks to some changes to the EI program by the Conservative government.

Maybe a second job would help
Given the economic climate, it's not exactly the time for workers to be especially aggressive on the wage front or the job search. Instead think about skills a person might be able to employ on their out-of-work time.
New jobs have been good jobs
The theme of Mr. Macklem's Winnipeg speech was the labour market. He said the Bank of Canada's commitment to an inflation target helped create the economic conditions that allowed Canada to not only replace the 430,000 jobs lost in the recession, but add another 339,000 since.
Looking to work abroad? Here's the homework you need to do first
While living abroad and gaining international experience can be rewarding, securing a job in another country is not necessarily easy.

Foreign Workers

Websites to help recognize foreign credentials

The Canadian government has announced a new website, available now, that will help in the recognition of foreign credentials for newcomers to Canada. This comes on the back of a similar initiative announced recently from the government of Quebec specifically geared towards engineers.

Getting a Job

Working in Canada

This site offers a national look at work prospects, requirements to enter a career field, as well as general information about the occupation

Jobbook

Get matched with the jobs you want. Explore the Jobdictionary and choose the job titles that interest you. You'll be matched with real job opportunities based on your selections.

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