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Students generally choose a post-secondary education program based on interest, program availability and cost, and prospective employment, earnings, and job outcomes. Another potential education outcome would be the skill requirements of jobs in the chose field, as they are good … Continue reading
Job search assistance is a key component of employment supports offered to job seekers. However, little is known about how one might advise job seekers in the process and what advice should be delivered. This research study is focused on … Continue reading
Post-secondary institutions are an important source of an economy’s skills and research has shown the important role education and skills development play in a nation’s prosperity. In the face of rapid technological innovation and concerns about its impact on graduate … Continue reading
This Statistics Canada paper by David Green of the University of British Columbia, Huju Liu and Yuri Ostrovsky of Statistics Canada, and Garnett Picot of the Institute for Research in Public Policy and Citizenship and Immigration Canada, provides new insights … Continue reading
Strengthening Rural Canada is a comprehensive study of the challenges and opportunities facing Canada’s rural communities. Using the most recent Census and National Household Survey data, the initiative examines existing social and human capital dimensions in rural areas and how these factors will impact rural growth. Continue reading
Career practitioners can utilize MiHR’s Labour Market Information, Research & Publications to help clients find labour market information on Canada’s mining sector. Continue reading
Career practitioners can utilize this application to find more about national, provincial and local labour market information that is needed to support their clients’ job search. This is an easy-to-use app with interactive maps and data comparison functions. Continue reading
Career practitioners may find national labour market trend analysis and 10-year labour market forecasts provided by Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) useful. COPS’ occupational projection summaries, projection data, and technical documentation include job opening and industry information relevant to job seekers. Continue reading
Provides labour market information and training program information for career practitioners and employers to share with their clients and employees residing in the Kootenay region, BC. Continue reading
Provides career practitioners with an up-to-date information on specific occupations in oil and gas industry to share with their clients. These occupational profiles include details about job responsibilities, minimum qualifications, competencies, as well as employment outlook. Continue reading
This brief overview of OECD education indicators highlights the difficult transition process from school to work for young people in Canada and other OECD member countries. Continue reading
Allows job seekers to find out the cost of living in BC. By entering the location of their residence, occupation and other information such as house size and mode of transportation, job seekers can calculate the estimated income and living expenses. Continue reading
Provides career practitioners and employers with industry profiles, sector analysis, and statistics that would help them understand the current state of Canada’s industry sectors. Continue reading
Provides job seekers with comprehensive labour market information on a wide range of occupations in British Columbia. These career profiles offer occupation descriptions including the list of main duties, working conditions, and workforce characteristics and employment outlook based on Statistics Canada’s 2006 Census data. Continue reading
Provides career practitioners and employers with useful labour market information that would help them understand the BC labour market. This easy-to-use tool features BC regions labour outlook and monthly labour market snapshots, including information about employment trends, labour market outcomes, and industries. Continue reading
Provides up-to-date labour market information on selected occupations to newcomers settling in British Columbia. This is a great LMI resource for career practitioners working with recent immigrants who are exploring careers in BC. Continue reading
Publishes provincial and regional reports on British Columbia’s economic condition and health. This annual publication provides analysis of economic trends and labour market outcomes in the province, and compares BC’s performance to other provinces. Continue reading
Provides up-to-date labour market information on Aboriginal employment and the Canadian labour market. Published bi-annually, each issue analyzes economic conditions, labour market and demographic trends, and employment opportunities for Aboriginal people. Continue reading
Provides comprehensive information about occupations in Canada. This is a useful guide for career practitioners in understanding jobs in the Canadian labour market and interpreting labour market information. Continue reading
This study analyzed the trucking industry and the supply and demand of truck drivers in the Canadian economy. The study offers an insight into challenges the trucking industry face in recruiting new drivers, and provides labour market information. Continue reading
Provides labour market information that is specific to Asia Pacific Gateway sectors in British Columbia. This interactive tool allows users to select or browse through jobs based on the National Occupational Classification (NOC) code, and compare wages as well as supply and demand for selected occupations. Continue reading
Provides BC regional labour market information. Career practitioners and employers can use this tool to find labour market statistics such as population, major industries, unemployment and employment rates for each region. Continue reading
Provides a summary of one-day conference hosted by Public Policy Forum on Canada’s labour market challenges. The report also provides an insight into key lessons learned from the recent recession, labour market and Canada’s productivity issues, as well as ways to reduce skills mismatches. Continue reading
Using Statistics Canada’s Survey of Labour and Income Dynamics (2007-2009), this study examined young workers experiencing employment instability in the Canadian labour market. Continue reading
Using Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey (2008-2011), this study examined labour market performance of immigrants to Canada, by region and socio-demographic characteristic. Continue reading
Outlines BC’s labour market strategy, including vision and framework in which the labour market strategy is implemented, and priority actions. Continue reading
This study examined BC’s labour market situation and employment outcomes of university graduates in BC and across Canada. Continue reading
Provides BC labour market information that would be useful to career practitioners and employers in the province. The Annual Plan gives an overview of the LMDA and the LMA, the list of labour market programs funded through these agreements, as well as information on BC’s economic and labour market conditions, labour market priorities, and industry sector conditions Continue reading
Using Statistics Canada’s Participation and Activity Limitation Survey (2006), this study examined employment and labour market outcomes of people with intellectual disabilities by demography and labour market activities, and further compared the results to that of people with other disabilities. Continue reading
Provides labour market demands and supply forecast as well as BC’s economic and labour market outlook by region and occupation. Continue reading
Provides a recap of one-day symposium hosted by Public Policy Forum and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. The report addresses challenges youth in Canada face in today’s economy, and provides insight into different career development models for youth. Continue reading
Provides labour market information pertaining to the Northwest region in British Columbia. The Plan includes information such as labour demand outlook, labour shortages, and availability of training for high-demand occupations in the Northwest BC region. Continue reading
Provides career practitioners and employers with valuable labour market information pertaining to the Northeast region in British Columbia. The Plan includes occupational demand outlook to 2020 as well as availability of training in the region and potential gaps in regional training. Continue reading
This study analyzed hourly wages of apprentices based on program completion and certification by comparing hourly wage differences of individuals who completed their apprenticeship programs and those who did not. Continue reading
This study examined immigrants’ self-employment trends in Canada. Using Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey (1981-2010) and Survey of Self-Employment (2000), the study compared immigrant self-employment rates to that of the Canadian-born. Continue reading
This study examined the current state of knowledge on the role of labour market information and its impact on employers, career practitioners, and job seekers. Continue reading
This study compared the returns from an apprenticeship certification for males and females to other educational pathways such as high school diploma, certification in non-apprenticeship trades, and community college degree. Continue reading
This study examined the income disparity between Aboriginal people and non-Aboriginal Canadians. The study further provided recommendations for policy change. Continue reading
This study analyzed the impact labour market information (LMI) have on the career development process for people. Continue reading
Provides socio-economic and demographic data for communities across Canada. The tool has interactive maps, tables, and charts that career practitioners and employers can use to analyze and compare trends in communities. Continue reading
This study examined the effect the portability of foreign labour market experience, education, and language skills has on post-immigration earnings of recent immigrants. Continue reading
Allows career practitioners to search for information on occupations in BC, and its educational requirements and programs. Labour market information such as occupation by geography and education level are provided. Continue reading
Allows youth job seekers to assess their own skills and discover new careers in BC. Career practitioners may utilize this tool with their young clients to find information about education requirements, salaries, and job responsibilities. Continue reading
This study analyzed Canadian youth unemployment trends, and further provided insight into youth underemployment and skills underutilization. Continue reading
The study examined the issue of immigrants’ foreign credential recognition for regulated and unregulated occupations in Canada. Continue reading
The study examined growing youth unemployment and underemployment trends in Canada, particularly, since the recession in 2008. Continue reading
Designed to assist job seekers in their job search. Career practitioners may utilize this tool to help their clients find information on different occupations, educational requirements, and wages based on geographic locations across Canada. Continue reading
Offers information on careers in different sectors across Canada that career practitioners may find it useful. This website provides descriptions of careers and working conditions as well as skills and training that are demanded by employers in each sector. Continue reading
Produces and analyzes labour statistics that pertains to the Province of B.C. Continue reading
Collects data and produces Canadian labour force statistics that are important to understand the Canadian labour market. This is a primary source for national labour market data.
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Career practitioners and employers can refer to this Labour Market Bulletin and Monitor for the BC labour market information such as employment growth, unemployment, regional analysis, and labour market news by region. Continue reading
Provides information on careers and BC labour market that career practitioners in BC may find very useful. The tool not only provides career information such as education levels and salaries for job seekers but allows people to compare different careers using graphs, charts, and tables. Continue reading
Publishes labour market issues in the province and different occupation profiles for career practitioners and job seekers. This gives career practitioners up-to-date information on BC labour market issues and an in-depth look at specific occupations including analysis. Continue reading
Provides information about job search, sector analysis, employers and industry assocations, and profiles of BC communities. Career practitioners assisting local clients and job seekers in BC may find this comprehensive guide very useful as resources, information, and analysis provided are specific to the province. Continue reading
