The report, based on interviews with local companies and statistical research, shows that employers are increasingly relying on skilled, knowledgeable workers to grow their businesses.

Manufacturers, for instance, require workers who have a good work ethic and problem-solving skills. Construction, agriculture and other fields are also requiring more highly skilled workers.

While many people remain jobless, firms are struggling to find workers with the skills required for the current positions. This has been the cry from employers across Canada, Ontario and certainly the Four County region.

Changes in our local economy require us to be innovative, resilient and flexible to adapt, so we can provide our residents with the skills and training needed to meet the demands of a vibrant economy.

Read about our community strategies and recommendations to help meet the needs of our residents and employers.

If you have experienced skills shortages in your workplace, we would like to hear from you.                          Or, if you have an opportunity where we could bring the SOS trailer for a visit, please give us a call or book online today.   Book SOS Trailer online .

 Advertise with us  to promote your business in a visible way throughout our large service area of Bruce, Grey, Huron and Perth counties.

SOS Trailer -- Skills Opportunities Showcase Trailer

   In a unique way, the Four County Labour Market Planning Board is improving awareness of career opportunities throughout the board’s region with its’ “SOS” mobile showcase.

 Watch a video describing the Planning Board's work.

The information and materials contained on this website have been drawn from a variety of sources considered to be reliable. We make no representation or warranty, explicit or implied, as to its accuracy or completeness. In providing these information and materials, the Planning Board does not assume any responsibility or liability.

Progressive Employer Handbook  

Employers...improve your bottom line and the overall operation of you business

....build a more progressive workplace.

The ideas presented can be implemented at little cost to your business, but could save you substantial time and money.

Future Workforce Videos!

Manufacturing        Hospitality & Tourism        Health & Wellness        Green & Clean

Essential Skills Tool for Red Seal Trades Online

Helping apprentices succeed at their training

Advancing Our Workforce Through Digital Skills

- Menial No More

...companies keeping pace with technological advancements has meant that positions previously requiring low skills now demand solid digital skills...

Manufacturing: Moving Forward

Presentation from Mike Baker at our 2011 AGM

The Skilled Trades Handbook

A Guide to the World of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship in Ontario

Specialist High Skills Majors

More Programs -- Specialist High Skills Majors let students focus on a career path that matches their skills and interests...

Lost your job? Need advice? Let's talk.

Our mission statement continues to guide the day-to-day operation of our organization, partnership development and project activity of the Board.

Local Boards are convinced that "grassroots input" is absolutely essential in reaching a better understanding of local labour markets and ultimately responding effectively to their unique situations.

Our Vision

A skilled workforce with meaningful job opportunities and quality employment in a sustainable and prosperous economy.

Our Mission

The Four County Labour Market Planning Board plans and promotes local labour market strategies to meet the challenges of a changing economy.

Our Mandate

The Four County Labour Market Planning Board plays a leadership role in the development of innovative labour market strategies by: Providing reliable research;
Identifying employment trends;
Targeting workforce opportunities;
Promoting skills development;
and, Raising public awareness of workforce issues.

The Board accomplishes its mandate by working collaboratively with business, workforce and community organizations to plan and initiate projects and programs that address the specific needs of workforce development in Bruce, Grey, Huron and Perth counties.

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	Regional Contacts
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	Career Info
	LiveGreyBruce.ca Red Seal Trades Essential Skills Advancing Our Workforce Through Digital Skills Working in Ontario Green Information Hub Working in Canada  Ontario Skills Passport lostmyjob.ca MTCU Skilled Trades Info Ontario Propsects
	Business Development & Information
	Making Ontario Accessible AODA Customer Service Standard Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation Saugeen Economic Development Corporation Huron Business Development Corporation Perth Community Futures Development Corporation
	Labour Market & Occupation Research
	Job Futures National Occupational Classification (NOC) Work Destinations Job Profiles Employment Ontario – Apprenticeship Information Service Canada Job Bank
	Partnerships
	Adult Learning Centre QUILL  Learning Network Ontario Business Education Partnership Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
	Career Assessment
	tradeability.ca Work Search Career Toolbox
	School/Training Related
	Ontario Universities Application Services Ontario College Application Services Independent Learning Centre
	Youth Services
	Conestoga College Career Centre Y Employment Services Youth Spark
	Other
	Charity Village

October 2012 Employer Survey Report

July 2012 Employer Survey Report

January 2012 Employer Survey Report

October 2011 Employer Survey Report

July 2011 Employer Survey Report

Over the last 12 months, employers shared their thoughts on the state of the local labour pool and the future of their industry. The demand for a highly skilled workforce is becoming more critical as new and ever advancing technologies are being introduced into the workplace. Employers continued to provide their input...

click here to read the full report

See the latest updates on our projects

For "Local Board Area" choose Four County Labour Market Planning Board

Phil is currently involved with:

• Board Member, Director of Training & Treasurer - Huron Chamber of Commerce -  Goderich, Central and North Huron
  
• Board Member & Treasurer - Four County Labour Market Board
  
• Member of the Goderich Partners In Economic Action Committee (PIEAC),
  
• Board Member - Lake Huron Learning Collaborative,
  
• Goderich Salvation Army Youth Justice mediator,
  
• Board member and volunteer mediator for Community Justice Initiatives (CJI),
  
• Sustainable Huron Committee Member
  
• Member of the The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Institute of Canada
  
• Member of the Ontario Food Protection Association
  
• Board member of the Community Economic Revitaization Committee (CERC)
  
• Chair of the CERC Employment Opportunities Committee
  
• Huron Immigration Partnership Council member & its Attraction Working Committee 

Also, Phil has his own business, Phil Maier Consulting.

A board of directors governs the Four County Labour Market Planning Board. A variety of Labour Market Partner Groups are represented on the local board.

Labour Market Partner Groups include:

• Business
• Labour
• Visible Minorities
• Persons with Disabilities
• Women
• Educators and Trainers
• Youth
• Aboriginal

Would you like to learn more about being a representative on the board? Contact the Four County Labour Market Planning Board

Date: Thursday, September 20, 2012

Time: 12:00 noon -- 4:45 p.m.

Location: Stone Tree Golf and Fitness Club, 318087 Hwy 6 & 10, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N6

Cost: $40.00 per person (Lunch included)

Limited Space, Register Early!

Workshop Agenda

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        Local Labour Market Plan  March 2012    

   Planification du marché du travail local

     Mars 2012

Early Childhood Educator

Personal Support Worker

Addiction and Mental Health Counsellor

      Employers:  training credits, incentives and supports

  Newcomer to Perth County Discussion and Dinner

    This event has currently been cancelled.

 Employers ...  IMPROVE Your Bottom Line 

  Wiarton  Tuesday, JANUARY 24, 2012    

  Owen Sound Wednesday, JANUARY 25, 2012

The Local Boards' Online Partnerships Database contains hundreds of proven partnership activities that have been completed by Local Boards across Ontario since 1998. Local Boards will continue to populate this database as they undertake new and exciting partnerships in the months and years to come.

Partnership Database

July 2011 Employer Survey 

TOP (Trends, Opportunities and Priorities) is an annual process led by Local Boards to: research the conditions of the local labour market; facilitate community consultations to review/discuss research findings; establish local priorities for labour market development; engage local partners in initiating action plans that respond to priorities of mutual interest.

The TOP process culminates in the publication of annual TOP reports prepared by each Local Board area in Ontario. That's how our Board gets results for our communities ... Or, you could say, how we stay on "TOP" of labour market challenges.
 

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