2016 EmployerOne Survey Observations
The general conditions of the local labour market set the stage for survey responses. According to Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey, between 2014 and 2015, the Four County labour market changed significantly: the number of people in the labour force declined by 5,000; the number of people employed declined by 6,100; and the number of people unemployed increased by only 1,100. In addition, the 2015 unemployment rate in the region was 5.7 percent and Ontario’s was 6.8 percent, suggesting a tighter supply of local labour.
Local Lenses by County
Below you will find links to the Local Lenses by County. These reports are specific to the individual regions.
In these reports:
- Economic Profile
- Recruitment Methods
- Hiring Trends
- Retention Challenges
- Training
- Education Profiles
- Hard-to-Fill Jobs
2016 Local Lens
Huron County
2016 Local Lens
Perth County
2016 Local Lens
Bruce County
2016 Local Lens
Grey County
Local Lenses by Sector
Below you will find links to the Local Lenses by Sector. These reports are specific to the different employment sectors found within our region. These sectors include Agriculture, Construction, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail Trade and Tourism.
In these reports:
- Key Findings
- Hiring Trends
- Recruitment
- Retention Challenges
- Training Trends
- Education Profiles
- Hard-to-Fill Jobs
2016 Local Lens
Agriculture
2016 Local Lens
Construction
2016 Local Lens
Healthcare
2016 Local Lens
Manufacturing
