EmployerOne Survey Observations 2017
By reviewing general conditions of the local labour market, we set the stage for the survey responses. According to Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey, between 2015 and 2016, the Four County labour market experienced some mixed changes: the number of people in the labour force decreased by 900; the number of people employed increased by 500; and the number of people unemployed decreased by 1,400. In addition, the 2016 unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in the Four County area and 6.5 percent in Ontario, pointing to a tight supply of labour for the region.
In this report:
- Highlight Observations
- Background
- Methodology
- General Labour Market Conditions
- Availability of Qualified Workers
- Employment Dynamics in 2016
- Anticipated Hires and Recruitment
- Business Investment in Training
- Apprenticeships
- Broader Implications for Community
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:
- Top Recruitment Methods
- Top Retention Methods
- Hard-To-Fill Jobs
- Skills Shortage
- In-Demand Jobs
- In-Demand Technical Skills
- In-Demand Workplace Competencies
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:
- Economic Profiles
- Workforce Breakdown
- Top 3 Methods of Recruitment
- Hiring Dynamics
- Retention Dynamics
- Training Barriers
- Skills Shortages
- Hard-to-fill Positions
