Volume 12: Issue 1. December 8, 2023

Leaders in Workforce Development


Hamilton's Labour Market Connection

Labour Market Updates, News & Community Info

This Week:

The Latest from WPH: Data Request Form, Crime in Hamilton Statistics, Stay up-to-date on everything WPH!


Who's Hiring in Hamilton: The Taco Station, Toromont CAT, Banyan Community Services


Community Updates: Hamilton Free Holiday Parking, Hamilton Public Library: Learning Session, HIPC Immigrant Voices, Food Safety Training, Thriving Well Winter 2024, Sharing Prosperity: An Introduction to Building Relationships for Economic Reconciliation in Ontario


News: "Supporting teleworking couples to navigate work-life wellness" and "Unlocking professional and personal confidence for career advancement"

The Latest From WPH

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Data Request Form

Hey #HamOnt,


Got a burning data question?

Need data for funding applications?

or looking at a specific workforce challenge within Hamilton?


As leaders in Labour Market Information in the Hamilton region, we want to help fulfill your data needs!


Did you know, you can now request data from us using our new Data Requests form?


Don’t be shy and reach out to us now!

Submit Now!

Crime in Hamilton Statistics

Click the link below to find out which province is the ANGRIEST!

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  • Halfway Through 2023 Report
  • Apprenticeship Toolkit
  • And Much More!
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Who's Hiring In Hamilton?

Click here for WPH's Job Board


The Taco Station is hiring for a Food Service Supervisor.



The Taco Station (1127, King Street East) is now looking for outgoing persons who want to join a fun team in a fast paced restaurant. You’ll have a few different job duties, but your focus will be on the customer and on providing them with amazing food and great service.



Click here to view the job posting!


Toromont CAT is hiring for a Field Service Technician.



Our Field Service Technicians are responsible for supporting the customer out in the field or on site with superior service and product expertise to maintain extremely high standards that ensure repairs are completed in a timely manner with the utmost integrity.



Click here to view the job posting!

Banyan Community Services is hiring for a Youth Care Worker.



Banyan is a not-for-profit organization that has provided quality services to the youth justice, children, and senior`s community support sectors since 1978. Banyan is committed to improving the mental, physical, and social well-being of at-risk populations in our service areas of Hamilton, Niagara, Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk, and Wellington.



Click here to view the job posting!

#HamOnt Community Updates

Find out what's happening in our community

Hamilton Free Holiday Parking

Free two-hour parking has returned for the holidays!


From November 24 to December 24, enjoy two hours of free street parking in all Business Improvement Areas throughout Hamilton. All Dundas municipal lots are free between December 1 to 31.


Whether you are meeting a friend for a drink at one of the cafes, grabbing a bite to eat, or doing some gift shopping, make sure to take advantage of this offer and shop local this holiday season!

Learn more here!

Hamilton Public Library: Learning Session

Learn about Hamilton Public Library HPL

When: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 (11am-12pm)

Where: YWCA Hamilton & Zoom

              (75 MacNab Street South)

Learn more Here!

HIPC Immigrant Voices

HIPC releases the results of Hamilton's first-ever Immigrant Survey. This initiative was carried out as part of a collaborative effort among Local Immigration Partnerships (LIPs) across Canada (led by Waterloo Region Local Immigration Partnership) to conduct a large survey of immigrants and newcomers in our communities. Our goal was simple: to better understand the needs and experiences of immigrants in order to enable community partners to better support their settlement.


Close to 700 survey participants responded to questions about their experiences with housing, income, employment, service use, settlement supports, belonging/isolation, and discrimination. They also shared ways that they contribute to life in Hamilton, expressed their greatest challenges, and made various recommendations to improve future settlement experiences. 


A huge thank you to our HIPC staff, community partners, community ambassadors and survey respondents! We could not have done it without you. 


Beginning on November 8, we will be releasing key findings from our survey across our social media platforms. Stay tuned each Wednesday as we share the experiences of immigrants living in Hamilton. 


Our full report is now live on our website, click here to read it now.

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Food Safety Training

Hill Park Learning Centre is accepting registrations for the Food Safety Training - Food Handler Certification Course. Limited spots are available. Please see the attached flyer for specifics.

 

  • Are you passionate about food? Looking for employment in the food service industry or want to provide safe food in your home? Learn the basic principles of handling food in a safe manner with our FREE Food Safety Training - Food Handler Certification Course.

 

ELIGIBILITY:

  • Must be able to attend the course independently without the aid of a support worker
  • Participants are required to be 19 years of age or older (we can accept a small percentage of 18-year-old participants provided they are not attending high school)
  • Resident of Ontario
  • Have less than Grade 12 education OR
  • Be assessed as having to improve reading, writing, or math skills OR
  • Participants who are newcomers to Canada require a Canadian Language Benchmark Level 5 or 6 in Reading/Writing/Speaking/Listening (some Level 7's accepted)

 

All participants must pre-register prior to start date. This will involve completing online registration forms and an assessment to confirm suitability (nothing scary). We offer assistance during this process.

 

Meaningful discussion is a hallmark of the Cornerstone Program. Everyone has a voice. We pride ourselves in providing an atmosphere of inclusion and strive to maintain a positive culture. Our courses typically attract an eclectic mix of people. As such, we require all potential learners to be open-minded and thoughtful towards others in the classroom.

 

To register, please contact:

Trevor Blanchette (LBS Assessor & Instructor)

905-561-2190 ext. 4791

tjblanch@hwdsb.on.ca


Learn More Here!

Thriving Well Winter 2024

The Thriving Well Winter 2024 registration link is now LIVE!

If you or someone you know is interested in this program, you can now complete the form to secure your spot. Seats are filling up quickly, so be sure to complete the registration form as soon as you can!


Designed specifically for the YouThrive BIPOC (Black, Indigenous or Person of Colour) program, students learn about wellness, stress management, sleep hygiene, music and mental health, connecting with nature, empathy & forgiveness, finding balance, and gratitude. Students learn about topics that will support their personal, social, and professional development.

Participants will be provided with:

• Dinner

• Bus tickets

• Networking opportunities with local entrepreneurs

Start date: February 6, 2024

Location: Youth Wellness Centre

Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursday evenings

Perks: bus fair, dinner, snacks and refreshments, networking opportunities, and more!

Registration Link: https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/community-partnerships-learning/city-school/courses/thriving-well-by-youthrive

Register Here!

Sharing Prosperity: An Introduction to Building Relationships for Economic Reconciliation in Ontario

This introductory resource is part of the Economic Reconciliation Initiative, a partnership between both organizations aimed at advancing economic reconciliation by building business capacity to implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action 92.

Taking action on economic reconciliation has tremendous value for Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses alike, enabling opportunities for shared economic prosperity and long-term business success.

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business recently released Sharing Prosperity: An Introduction to Building Relationships for Economic Reconciliation in Ontario.

Read More Here!

What's in the News?

Supporting teleworking couples to navigate work-life wellness


Following societal changes such as the COVID-19 pandemic and improvements in technology, telework (i.e. working from home) is an increasingly popular choice of work arrangement in Canada. A survey from Spring 2022 estimated that around 50% of Canadian employees telework for at least part of the workweek.


Read more here!

Unlocking professional and personal confidence for career advancement


Confidence is the ultimate game changer in your career development and advancement. There is a strong connection between your personal and professional confidence. My goal is to empower you to unlock your personal and professional currency of confidence. 


Read more here!


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Contact Travis MacCarl via email: consultant@workforceplanninghamilton.ca

Workforce Planning Hamilton | 905-521-5777| info@workforceplanninghamilton.ca | www.workforceplanninghamilton.ca

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