Volume 5: Issue 1. May 10, 2024 | |
Leaders in Workforce Development | |
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Hamilton's Labour Market Connection
Labour Market Updates, News & Community Info
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The Latest From WPH
Your source of Labour Market Information in Hamilton
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WPH Hiring Summer Students! | |
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WPH are looking for those with previous knowledge and experience with the Green/Clean Economy, as this role will require intensive research into this sector.
This is an 8-week contract starting May 28th, 2024, so please ensure you are available for that timeframe in a 35hr/week capacity.
This role is made possible through the Canada Summer Jobs Grant.
To qualify for this role, you must:
• Be between 15-30 years of age as of May 27, 2024
• Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or someone to whom Refugee Status has been granted/conferred.
• Have a valid SIN
Unfortunately, according to the grant stipulations, international students are not able to apply for this role.
We have openings for the following positions:
- Administrative Assistant
- Data Analyst
- Marketing Assistant
Please use the Linktree below to access your selected position application.
linktr.ee/WorkforcePlanningHamilton
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A Message from Hamilton's Economic Development | |
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Workforce Planning Hamilton is one of Hamilton’s leading voices in labour market research and analysis. Their data and research provide evidence-based insights into labour market supply and demand. This team is part of the extensive network of organizations that constitutes Hamilton’s workforce development ecosystem.
This ecosystem was key in Economic Development’s creation of a city-wide workforce strategy was the result of more than 270 engagements with a range of stakeholders across priority sectors, including: employers, jobseekers, community organizations, post-secondary institutions, municipal leaders, and business associations.
Anticipating a changing labour market is part of Hamilton’s plan to be at the forefront of a long-term and team-based approach workforce planning, talent attraction, and talent retention.
See how you can Center Yourself in Hamilton below.
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Canada Disabilities Profile | |
WPH has created an infographic from the latest Canadian Survey on Disabilities. Use the link below to access/download the infographic! | |
April 2024 Labour Market Snapshot | |
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Welcome to WPH’s newest Labour Market Data series! Get information on Hamilton’s labour market and jobs through our Labour Market Snapshot Series 2024.
Check out the monthly infographics to get the real-time information on Hamilton’s labour market. Want more information? Refer below.
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Here's an example of the types of questions we ask in our EmployerOne Survey.
Hamilton’s Employer One Survey has uncovered the needs of employers for 11 years and counting. In 2024, almost half of the employers we surveyed noted a good short-term business outlook, with increases in revenue.
However, from our survey we also identified some key challenges to employers. In particular, employers’ highlighted their difficulties in hiring new employees, with rising costs of business inputs weighing down on various sectors across the City.
Read the EmployerOne 2024 Results Report now! Available on our website.
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Free Event: Hamilton’s Untapped Labour Market | |
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Mohawk College’s Challenge 2025 is pleased to host Hamilton’s Untapped Labour Market, a free half-day workforce development discussion. This event will bring together small and medium enterprises to discuss issues impacting the local labour market and to provide resources to support workforce development.
When: Monday, May 27th 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Waterfront Centre, Hamilton
Click here to register!
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Student Talent Connect Program | |
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Calling all Hamilton employers! Student Talent Connect is kicking off with a launch event and you’re invited!
Student Talent Connect is a new Hamilton Chamber of Commerce initiative designed to support Hamilton employers with accessing student talent from McMaster University, Mohawk College, and Redeemer University.
If you are interested in hosting a work-integrated learning (WIL) student via an internship, co-op, or field placement, but don’t know where to start, this event is for you! Our launch event will provide you with the resources you need to jumpstart your WIL journey.
Join us on May 16th to learn more about this free program, and network with local businesses, student talent, and Hamilton’s post-secondary institutions.
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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!
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Subscribe to our LinkTree to stay up-to-date on everything Workforce Planning Hamilton!
Catch our latest news here!
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- WPH Website
- EmployerOne Report
- Hiring: Administrative Assistant
- Hiring: Data Analyst
- Hiring: Marketing Assistant
- And Much More!
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Hamilton Health Sciences is hiring for a Nutrition Associate
The Nutrition Associate assists in all areas of Food Service operation. Primary duties include but are not limited to collecting patient meal selections; tray assembly; nourishment, enteral feeding and formula preparation; meal and nourishment delivery to patients; tray collection; diet changes; dishwashing; cleaning and customer service.
Click here to view the job posting!
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triOS College is hiring for an Admissions Advisor - Hamilton Campus
The primary responsibility of this position is to recruit, qualify and enroll new students into our college programs. This will be done by telephone and email prospecting through contact and follow-up with potential students.
Click here to view the job posting!
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Lynwood Charlton Centre is hiring for a Clinical Trauma Therapist
Lynwood Charlton Centre (LCC) is a publicly funded charitable organization in the City of Hamilton which provides a spectrum of innovative and evidence-based, mental health services, including congregate care, day treatment, community-based services including in–home and school-based services, to children, youth, families, and the community.
Click here to view the job posting!
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#HamOnt Community Updates
Find out what's happening in our community
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We would like to extend an invitation to you to join us at Hamilton Newcomer Day 2024 — an event celebrating diversity and community! This is a FREE annual event that is family-friendly and features services for newcomers, food and entertainment, marketplace, and a citizenship ceremony.
Date: Friday May 24, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Hamilton City Hall (71 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5)
No registration is required. For event updates, please visit www.HamiltonNewcomerDay.ca. We also have a public FB event page https://fb.me/e/8lmih0AlS.
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June is Seniors’ Month so let’s celebrate seniors! The City of Hamilton and Hamilton Council on Aging are hosting the 2024 Seniors Kick off event on June 10th from 10 am to 2 pm at Michelangelo’s Event and Conference Centre. This information and wellness fair will offer a variety of presentations on topics relevant to seniors, entertainment, 60+ exhibitors, and a light lunch.
The event is free, but registration is required by May 31, 2024. Visit: www.hamilton.ca/seniorskickoff
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Looking to volunteer this summer? Summer Reading Buddies Volunteers help children who have finished Grades one through six to continue reading throughout the summer. The program runs from July 8 until August 19 and encourages reluctant readers to enjoy reading through educational board games and activities.
If you are interested in volunteering for the 2024 Summer Reading Buddies program, please complete the online volunteer application form before or on Friday, May 31, 2024.
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2024 Walk A Mile In Their Shoes | |
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Gender-based violence is an epidemic in our communities.
Now more than ever, women, children and gender-diverse people need support to escape violence and rebuild their lives.
Since 2009, thousands of people have walked in solidarity with survivors of violence and raised more than $1.35M to power YWCA Hamilton’s programs and services.
Join us for our 15th anniversary of Walk a Mile in Their Shoes and help make our community safer for women, children and gender-diverse people!
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Building inclusive workplaces for people with disabilities: 12 webinars to watch
This list shares webinars that aim to help build inclusive workplaces for people with disabilities. The following webinars examine a multitude of topics and issues related to disability inclusion including assistive technology, diversity and equity, accommodations, and barriers to sustainable employment.
Read more here!
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Resources to support the career development of transgender people
While strides have been made toward inclusion and away from transphobia, transgender people still face discrimination in the workplace. In an article published in 2016, Human Resources Director Canada reported that almost a third of 433 transgender people surveyed thought they were turned down for a job because of their gender, while 18% were certain of it.
Read more here!
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Are you looking to share updates in this newsletter?
Contact Travis MacCarl via email: consultant@workforceplanninghamilton.ca
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