Eastern Workforce Innovation Board

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Nursing job vacancies are soaring across Canada

09 February

Tens of thousands of nursing jobs remain unfilled across the country as hospitals scramble to find workers amid a pandemic. By Tamsin...

Workforce

Canada sees sharp job losses, spiking unemployment...

05 February

Canada’s job market suffered a major setback in January as the second wave of COVID-19 dealt uneven blows to the economy. By Matt Lundy* -...

Workforce

Canadians change careers, return to school as...

04 February

When COVID-19 swept across Canada last year, Andre Mazerolle’s 25-year career in marketing ground to a halt as he was laid off from his...

Workforce

Many pandemic-weary employees showing signs of...

07 January

As the new work year begins, and with much of Canada in lockdown again, pandemic-weary employees are showing signs of burnout, mental...

Business

Ontario

Job growth set to slow – or even decline – as second wave weighs on labour market

December 01

The Canadian labour market is poised to see a significant slowdown in hiring and the possibility...

Ontario to make alcohol takeout and delivery permanent

October 09

The proposed Main Street Recovery Act would let bars and restaurants continue to sell alcohol with...

What makes eastern Ontario the best place to live and work?

January 01

Written by Ontario East Economic Development Get the qualtity of life you want in Eastern Ontario....

What's Keeping the Next Generation from a Career in Manufacturing

December 31

Written by Ontario East Economic Development What Can Manufactures Do? Get the tips you need to...

Settlement Counsellors Need 8 Critical Competencies as Role Changes With Rising Immigration Levels

October 20

Oct 7, 2019 - by CERIC There is a pressing need for greater training of settlement counsellors –...

Shopify Inc. to add up to 500 new jobs in Waterloo over next couple of years

October 25

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP) plans to add up to 500 jobs in Waterloo, Ont. which would triple its...

Ontarians fear job skills outdated, survey finds

August 29

By KRISTIN RUSHOWY Queen's Park Bureau - July 29, 2017 - TheStar.com Chamber of Commerce warns of...

Ontario budget 2013: Liberals to invest $295 million in jobs for youth

June 12

Ontario will invest $295 million over two years to help young people find jobs, the provincial...

Workforce

Helping Canadians develop the skills they need to find good jobs

December 22 Workforce

Whether in industries shifting services online or small businesses navigating public health guidance, workers across the country have been facing new challenges since the beginning of the global...

New study shows damaging mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic

December 03 Workforce

The number of Canadians having suicidal thoughts has quadrupled during the pandemic, according to a new survey, raising concerns about the toll the outbreak is having on mental health. By Oliver...

The impact of COVID-19 on the local labour market in our region

September 20 Workforce

There is no denying that COVID-19 has taken its toll on everyone across the globe. By Frank O’Hearn and Maureen Keeler* - Eastern Workforce Innovation Board - September, 2020 During the months of...

The aging workforce: Sustaining motivation and engagement amid COVID-19

August 05 Workforce

July 23, 2020 - By Jennifer Luke and Roberta Neault* The world has changed significantly in the early months of 2020 and older workers are now in a population considered most vulnerable to the...

Women's participation in labour force reaches lowest level in 3 decades due to COVID-19

August 05 Workforce

July 16, 2020 - By Tara Deschamps* Women's participation in labour force reaches lowest level in 3 decades due to COVID-19 - The Canadian Press The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed women's participation...

How maternity leave can hurt a woman’s career: ‘So much can change’

October 29 Workforce

Written by Laura Hensley (Global News) - Sep 26, 2019 When Janet found out she was pregnant, she was petrified to tell her boss. The communications professional, who asked Global News to change her...

How To Best Answer ‘Why Did You Leave Your Previous Job?

October 20 Workforce

Written by Ashira Prossack (Forbes Women) - Sep 28, 2019 One question that’s guaranteed to be asked in a job interview is some iteration of – “Why did you leave your last job?”. What the hiring...

Canada’s Best Jobs 2019: The Top 25 Jobs in Canada

May 14 Workforce

May 14, 2019 - by Claire Brownell (canadianbusiness.com) Which jobs have the greatest career prospects in 2019? Here’s a list of the top employment options for right now. Choosing a career path is...

If You're Over 50 and Want to Change Careers, You'll Need To Do This 1 Thing Well

October 10 Workforce

September 25, 2018 - By J.T. O'Donnell (inc.com) If You're Over 50 and Want to Change Careers, You'll Need To Do This 1 Thing Well. If you don't do this, you won't be able to convince employers to...

Mental health issues less likely to be seen as disabilities: Survey

October 08 Workforce

September 25, 2018 - by hrreporter.com (hrreporter.com) Thirty per cent of working Canadians who have taken time off for a disability say it was because of a mental illness, said RBC. Despite the...

Balancing Work and Life in Transition

October 03 Workforce

Sep 26, 2018 - by Kurt Heinrich (thepotentiality.com) When you transition to a new role in work or life, be it taking on a new job or becoming a parent, your daily schedule and priorities can be...

What Does A Diverse Workforce Really Look Like? You May Be Surprised!

July 25 Workforce

Jul 10, 2018 - By Denise Brodey Contributor for Forbes (forbes.com) Many disabilities are invisible so you may not know that 1 in 5 people you work with have a learning difference. Plenty of studies...

Business News Articles

Career change during a pandemic could be...

December 14

“Starting something new or developing a new business on your own time can be a way of feeling like...

Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2021 stand out for...

November 23

In this age of COVID-19, Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2021 stand out for their resilience. By Diane...

Canada’s Best Jobs: What you need to study to...

October 23

Want a job with the best pay, the most opportunity and the brightest outlook? Here’s how to plan a...

Canada 150 proved to be a big draw for tourism...

October 20

Nov 27, 2017 -Kevin Bissett, The Canadian Press FREDERICTON _ Canada celebrated its 150th birthday...

Canada’s Top 25 Jobs - 2017

August 29

What makes a job one of Canada’s Best? Healthy demand for talent, a growing workforce, and a...

Canada’s Best Jobs: The Top 100 Jobs

August 29

By Canadian Business Staff; May 29, 2017 - CanadainBusiness.com This is our definitive ranking of...

Job hopping: everything employers need to know

June 12

Job hopping is on the rise. Or rather, it might be more accurate to say that job hopping continues...

Five trends that will shape the labour market...

June 12

Many factors are shaping the year ahead for businesses and their employees across Canada. Falling...

Technology

Automakers use solar panels to boost electric range, aiming to replace charging stations altogether

December 07

After decades of promise, solar-powered vehicles are set to contend for auto buyers, as advances...

As the automotive industry transforms, it is critical that Ontario has a workforce capable of developing new mobility technologies

January 26

AVIN SPECIALIZED REPORTS, JANUARY 2020 "The automotive and mobility industry has been experiencing...

Technological Change in the Logistics Industry. The Future of Warehouse Work

January 10

The following news article was introduced to us by one of our Board Members, John Holmes. John...

CERIC releases new quick guide to demystify computing careers

October 25

Nov 14, 2017 - CERIS.ca Link to Download: Computing Disciplines: A Quick Guide for Prospective...

How technology is transforming healthcare

October 24

Technology – specifically the cloud, AI, collaboration and business optimization tools – is...

Here’s why we shouldn’t fear artificial intelligence

August 30

Management and behavioural science author Daniel Pink shares an optimistic view about the threats...

Tech-Savvy Millennials and the Need for Career Development

June 12

An overwhelming 96% of Millennials in the study define having a steady job as the primary marker...

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The Eastern Workforce Innovation Board is one of 26 boards that comprise Workforce Ontario - Leaders in Workforce Planning. We provide details on community workforce planning and development as well as everything you need to get connected - find the resources in your community relevant to training, employment, labour force information and discover community partnerships.

LLMP Report 2020

This Local Labour Market Report Planning (LLMP) Report is a comprehensive document. This document can be used as a standalone report on the local labour market in the 1000 Islands Region.

It is a compilation of facts and figures together with community input. It outlines labour market trends and potential challenges in workforce development. It also provides action plans that outlines activities and projects that community partners are undertaking to address some of the labour market challenges.

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The Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)

The key source of funding to support Ontario employers to develop their workforce through employer-driven training.

View the Technical Training 2017/2018 Program Guidelines (pdf).

Visit Canada-Ontario Job Grant and click on the Apply Now button!

Youth

Preparing for the world of work in 2030

August 06 Youth

Work-Ready Graduates: The Role of Co-op Programs in Labour Market Success

January 26 Youth

The future of manufacturing lies in finding creative ways to attract Generation Z and Millennials to careers in manufacturing

December 31 Youth

Universities Should Be Preparing Students for the Gig Economy

October 03 Youth

Trades

Eight in 10 Canadian manufacturers face skills shortage

December 04

During pandemic, demand outstrips supply for top-quality air filters

November 27

Getting to the bottom of the skilled trades shortage in the province

October 21

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