Labour Market Resources

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In this section you will find valuable labour market resource aides and a variety of other reports that support career planning and sector exploration.  We look forward to hearing from you should you have a specific topic you would like us to explore.  

Job Resource Manual Cover Page

Job Search Manual

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BACKGROUND The connect2JOBS aggregator was launched in June, 2020 with three basic tools - Job Board, Job Map and Career Explorer – that have assisted job seekers in the region…
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connect2JOBS

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connect2JOBS is an all-in-one online tool for job seekers across Bruce, Grey, Huron, and Perth counties. It helps match local job seekers with employers, skill building and training in the…
Labour Market Research Exercises COVER

Career Planning Labour Market Research Guide

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The Four County Labour Market Planning Board developed this resource to introduce students to the value of labour market research when planning for their future careers. A career is a…
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Mechanical Assemblers & Inspectors (NOC 9526)

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NOC 9526 Assemblers in this unit group assemble a wide variety of mechanical products such as trucks, buses, snowmobiles, garden tractors, automotive engines, transmissions, outboard motors, gearboxes, hydraulic pumps and…
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Essential Skills Tool For Red Seal Trades Online

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Helping apprentices succeed at their training.
Skilled Trades Handbook

The Skilled Trades Handbook

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A Guide to the World of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship in Ontario.
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Mechanical Assemblers & Inspectors (NOC 9526)

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NOC 9526 Assemblers in this unit group assemble a wide variety of mechanical products such as trucks, buses, snowmobiles, garden tractors, automotive engines, transmissions, outboard motors, gearboxes, hydraulic pumps and…
20 Occupation Profiles

20 Occupational Profiles

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In response to an increased need for highly skilled professionals with the Bruce Power Life Extension project, these 20 profiles explore the top current in-demand careers related to the project.…
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Career Map Hospitality And Tourism

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Foundations for success wherever your career may lead you, in tourism or elsewhere.
Forestry in Ontario

Forestry In Ontario

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Foundations for success wherever your career may lead you, in tourism or elsewhere.
Caring for Your Future - Four County Labour Market Planning Board

Caring For Your Future

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Download the free Layar app to your smartphone and scan the poster below for additional information about the Agriculture industry. Don’t have a smartphone? Not to worry, see the links…
Harvesting Your Future - Four County Labour Market Planning Board

Harvesting Your Future

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Download the free Layar app to your smartphone and scan the poster below for additional information about the Agriculture industry. Don’t have a smartphone? Not to worry, see the links…
Manufacturing Your Future - Four County Labour Market Planning Board

Manufacturing Your Future

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Download the free Layar app to your smartphone and scan the poster below for additional information about working with the Environment. Don’t have a smartphone? Not to worry, see the…
Building Your Future - Four County Labour Market Planning Board

Building Your Future

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Download the free Layar app to your smartphone and scan the poster below for additional information about the Agriculture industry. Don’t have a smartphone? Not to worry, see the links…
Selling Your Future - Four County Labour Market Planning Board

Selling Your Future

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Download the free Layar app to your smartphone and scan the poster below for additional information about working with the Environment. Don’t have a smartphone? Not to worry, see the…
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Essential Skills Tool For Red Seal Trades Online

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Helping apprentices succeed at their training.
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What Career Paths Are On Your Road Map

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The top sectors in Bruce, Grey, Huron, and Perth Counties include: Health Care, Manufacturing, Construction, Agriculture and Retail Trade. Explore these sectors and learn about the top five careers in…
Your Environmental Future

Your Environmental Future

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Download the free Layar app to your smartphone and scan the poster below for additional information about working with the Environment. Don't have a smartphone? Not to worry, see the…
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Wood Manufacturing In Ontario Video

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"Wood is the only major building material that grows naturally and is renewable." - Ontario Wood
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Future Workforce Videos

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Future Workforce Videos in Manufacturing, Hospitality & Tourism, Health & Wellness, and Green & Clean. Manufacturing operations today are a technologically fuelled environment that require highly skilled workers that can…
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High And Low Demand Occupations

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Occupations in the Four County region differ in many ways. One characteristic is whether the occupation has a tight or loose labour market. In other words some occupations are in…
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Green Jobs Profile

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The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is the nationally accepted reference on occupations in Canada. It organizes over 30,000 job titles into 520 occupational group descriptions. It is used daily by…
Occupational Profiles

Occupational Profiles

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Creative Class Workers In Huron County Feb 2011

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Overview, Creative Class occupations, Workforce, By Industries, Opportunities.
Job Resource Manual Cover Page

Job Search Manual

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BACKGROUND The connect2JOBS aggregator was launched in June, 2020 with three basic tools - Job Board, Job Map and Career Explorer – that have assisted job seekers in the region…
C2J Logo 2022 Blue

connect2JOBS

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connect2JOBS is an all-in-one online tool for job seekers across Bruce, Grey, Huron, and Perth counties. It helps match local job seekers with employers, skill building and training in the…
Labour Market Research Exercises COVER

Career Planning Labour Market Research Guide

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The Four County Labour Market Planning Board developed this resource to introduce students to the value of labour market research when planning for their future careers. A career is a…
In-Demand Skilled Trades Report - 2019 | Four County Labour Market Planning Board

In-Demand Skilled Trades Final Report – 2019

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In Ontario, growing demand in skilled trades and mismatch of skills have been a phenomenon that raises many concerns. The Planning Board conducted this research project to study the current…
Mechanical Assembler

Mechanical Assemblers & Inspectors (NOC 9526)

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NOC 9526 Assemblers in this unit group assemble a wide variety of mechanical products such as trucks, buses, snowmobiles, garden tractors, automotive engines, transmissions, outboard motors, gearboxes, hydraulic pumps and…
20 Occupation Profiles

20 Occupational Profiles

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In response to an increased need for highly skilled professionals with the Bruce Power Life Extension project, these 20 profiles explore the top current in-demand careers related to the project.…
Chef preparing an meal

Career Map Hospitality And Tourism

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Foundations for success wherever your career may lead you, in tourism or elsewhere.
Dollars & Sense

Dollars & Sense

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A guide to employment services, tax and training credits, incentives and supports for employers.Dollars & Sense 2014 Dollars & Sense 2012
Forestry in Ontario

Forestry In Ontario

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Foundations for success wherever your career may lead you, in tourism or elsewhere.
Selling Your Future - Four County Labour Market Planning Board

Selling Your Future

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Download the free Layar app to your smartphone and scan the poster below for additional information about working with the Environment. Don’t have a smartphone? Not to worry, see the…
Building Your Future - Four County Labour Market Planning Board

Building Your Future

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Download the free Layar app to your smartphone and scan the poster below for additional information about the Agriculture industry. Don’t have a smartphone? Not to worry, see the links…
Manufacturing Your Future - Four County Labour Market Planning Board

Manufacturing Your Future

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Download the free Layar app to your smartphone and scan the poster below for additional information about working with the Environment. Don’t have a smartphone? Not to worry, see the…
Caring for Your Future - Four County Labour Market Planning Board

Caring For Your Future

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Download the free Layar app to your smartphone and scan the poster below for additional information about the Agriculture industry. Don’t have a smartphone? Not to worry, see the links…
Harvesting Your Future - Four County Labour Market Planning Board

Harvesting Your Future

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Download the free Layar app to your smartphone and scan the poster below for additional information about the Agriculture industry. Don’t have a smartphone? Not to worry, see the links…
Four Country Planning Board - What's your career path

What Career Paths Are On Your Road Map

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The top sectors in Bruce, Grey, Huron, and Perth Counties include: Health Care, Manufacturing, Construction, Agriculture and Retail Trade. Explore these sectors and learn about the top five careers in…
Your Environmental Future

Your Environmental Future

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Download the free Layar app to your smartphone and scan the poster below for additional information about working with the Environment. Don't have a smartphone? Not to worry, see the…
0007 ontario manufacturing career paths 2

Essential Skills Tool For Red Seal Trades Online

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Helping apprentices succeed at their training.
Evolution of Forestry

The Evolution Of Modern Forestry In Ontario Video

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"The environmental benefits associated with Ontario wood products include renewability, responsible forest practices and a light carbon footprint. These benefits are helping to strengthen markets for wood products, which will…
Forestry Ontario Career Paths

Women In Forestry

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Wood Manufacturing - Four County Planning Board

Wood Manufacturing In Ontario Video

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"Wood is the only major building material that grows naturally and is renewable." - Ontario Wood
Healthy Work Life Balance - Four County Planning Board

Healthy Work Life Balance A Guide For Employers Revised July 2014

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Employers...improve your bottom line and the overall operation of you business by knowing what common health issues impact you. Find out about the local resources available to help you. Discover…
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Future Workforce Videos

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Future Workforce Videos in Manufacturing, Hospitality & Tourism, Health & Wellness, and Green & Clean. Manufacturing operations today are a technologically fuelled environment that require highly skilled workers that can…
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Advancing Our Workforce Through Digital Skills

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Menial No More Companies keeping pace with technological advancements has meant that  positions previously requiring low skills now demand solid digital skills...
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Manufacturing Moving Forward

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A presentation by: Mike Baker at our 2011 AGM.