EMPLOYER
BULLETIN ISSUE NO. 4
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Source: Metro News
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lthough we have a higher unemployment rate than before the recession it is getting increasingly difficult for employers in Canada to find skilled employees in certain areas of expertise in a variety of provinces. Below is a list of current hot jobs as well as popular areas of study.
Alberta
HOT JOBS
ARE IN CANADA
1. Heavy construction and carpentry contractors 2. Health-care professions such as RNs, physicians, occupational therapists, dentists, pharmacists 3. Manufacturing process operators 4. Primary production managers 5. Facility operation and maintenance managers
1. Calgary’s Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton’s Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, or onthe-job training 2. Various levels of medical training, University of Alberta 3. High school, on-the-job training 4. Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, job experience 5. Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, job experience
1. Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; McMaster University, Ryerson University 2. Bachelors degree in mining engineering; Queens University. 3. Paramedic diploma; Humber College, Algonquin College, Cambrian College 4. Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering McMaster University, University of Toronto, University of Ottawa, University of Guelph, University of Ottawa, York University 5. Mechanical engineer degree. University of Windsor, Waterloo, Ottawa, Ryerson, Queens, McMaster, Carleton
Ontario
Nova Scotia
1. Civil engineering 2. Mining engineer
1. Software Engineers and Designers 2. Aircraft Mechanics and Inspectors 3. Information Systems Analysts and Consultants 4. Computer Engineers 5. Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers
Study
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Study
Study
3. Paramedic 4. Civil Engineer 5. Mechanical Engineer
1. Computer science degree; Dalhousie, Saint Mary’s or MSVU 2. Aircraft maintenance engineer program; Nova Scotia Community College 3. Computer science or related degree; Dalhousie, Saint Mary’s or MSVU 4. Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electrical or electronics engi-
neering, engineering physics or computer science; Dalhousie, Saint Mary’s or MSVU 5. Bachelor’s degree in computer science; Dalhousie, Saint Mary’s or MSVU Realizing how important the technical field is Adecco and Roevin (the Engineering Recruitment division of Adecco Can-
JOBS REPORT SUMMARY October 2010
ada) are offering specialized engineering recruitment solutions to find the talent to help your company reach new milestones.
results. For more information please visit our websites roevin.ca and adecco.ca.
We combine real world experience with focused insight into your specific marketplace to provide you with customized workforce solutions giving tangible
In October, employment remained virtually unchanged for the second consecutive month, as full-time gains offset part-time losses. The unemployment rate edged down to 7.9% and has been around 8% for the past seven months.
tor employment was unchanged.
Since October 2009, total employment has risen by 375,000 (+2.2%), mostly the result of strength over the first half of 2010, when employment growth averaged 51,000 per month. In the last four months, however, monthly gains have averaged 5,700.
Employment increased among people aged 55 and over, nearly all among women. At the same time, there was an offsetting decline in employment for those aged 25 to 54.
The number of private sector employees increased in October, while self-employment declined. Public sec-
Full-time employment rose by 47,000 in October, while part-time fell by 44,000. Over the past three months, losses in part time have been offset by full-time gains.
Alberta posted employment gains in October, while Nova Scotia registered a notable loss. There was little change in other provinces.
Unemployment Numbers October 2010 by City:
Source: Statistics Canada
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Adecco Fall/Winter Employment Outlook Reveals Canadian Employers Plan to Hire and Have Difficulties Finding Skilled Employees From Adecco Canada Fall/Winter Employment Outlook Survey
Canadian employers expect a steady hiring climate in the last quarter of 2010 and first quarter of 2011, according to the latest results of the Adecco Fall/Winter Employment Outlook Survey, conducted at the World HR Congress in Montreal. The survey of nearly 250 Canadian HR professionals reveals that 76 per cent plan to increase their payrolls within the next six months, while only 24 per cent foresee to maintain a workforce of similar size or even cutbacks. “This indicates that the hiring climate will remain steady for the next two quarters�, says Angela Payne, Vice President, Sales. The survey clearly shows that Employers are planning to continue to increase their payrolls at a similar pace for the upcoming six months. The survey became even more revealing when the question was asked if employers have difficulties finding skilled employees within particular areas of expertise. Here the overwhelming majority (80 per cent) indicated that indeed many of these positions are very hard to fill.This also shows that while we do still have an overall unemployment rate of 8% (September 2010) it is becoming increasingly difficult to recruit for a variety of positions.
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This leads to the next question where employers were asked if they are worried that the current improved economic climate leads to job hopping. 68 per cent of employers answered with yes they do believe that employees, now that Canada is coming out of the recession, may decide that it is time to put out their resume and start looking for new opportunities. The final question asked in this survey was around the large number of Baby Boomers retiring. A bit over half of the employers (52 per cent) answered that they are somewhat concerned about the gap Baby Boomers leave behind. The Adecco Fall/Winter Employment Outlook survey was conducted during the World HR Congress in Montreal and has over 250 respondents. The survey data was received between September 27th and September 29th 2010.
FALL/WINTER EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK DETAILS Do you plan to hire new employees within the next 6 months?
The majority of employers in Canada plan to hire within the next 6 months
Do you have difficulties finding skilled em-
It remains difficult to find skilled employees in certain areas of expertise
ployees for particular areas of expertise?
Are you concerned that some of your best
Employers are worried that the current improved economic climate leads to job hopping
talent might be looking for another job?
Are you worried about the gap Baby Boomers
Employers are somewhat concerned about the gap Baby Boomers leave behind
are leaving behind?
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