We are looking for a new temporary Executive Director for a one-year contract beginning in February 2025.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the planning, reporting, financial, administrative, and communications requirements of the organization.

Click below for the full job posting!

Seeking Volunteer Members of the Board of Directors

We are currently looking to expand our Board of Directors and are seeking knowledgeable & passionate individuals with an interest in employment, training, education, labour planning, human resources, and general business operations.

Board members are expected to attend 5-6 scheduled meetings per year, which will be held both in-person and remotely.

Karis Disability Services are looking for a Direct Support Professional

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Umbrella Family & Child Centres of Hamilton are hiring for a Childcare Centre Supply Educator

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Thrive Group Canada is looking for Dietary Aide

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Thursday December 5th was International Volunteer Day!

Workforce Planning Hamilton compiled a list of local organizations that offer volunteer opportunities, as well as some websites that list additional opportunites from a number of different organizations.

Click below to access our 'Resources' page, and scroll to the bottom to find the 'Volunteer Section'

Wednesday Dec 03 was International Disability Day!

So Workforce Planning Hamilton has pulled together some stats on persons with disabilities from StatCan’s latest Canadian Survey on Disability, which was released this year.

- Almost 30% of Ontarians of working age (over 15) reported having a disability.

- Of this populace, 37% reported having a mild disability, 23.% with very severe, 20.3% with severe, and 19.1% with moderate disabilities.

- Around 50% of persons with disabilities in Ontario were in the labour force. With 40% employed.

- However, around 51.5% of Ontarians with disabilities were not in the labour force.

- From the survey, the two top barriers to finding employment were the unmet work experience needs (55.1%) and participants health condition limiting their job search (47.3%). 

Workforce Planning Hamilton wants to hear from you! ]

Let us know your thoughts on the state of our community through our consultation feedback survey.

This survey will help garner meaningful insights into what our community excels at, but also what we are missing.

Click below to answer a short survey!

Invest In Hamilton's 2024 Year in Review is out now!

This year has been marked by remarkable growth and innovation across our city. From groundbreaking developments in our downtown core to flourishing new businesses and community initiatives, Hamilton continues to be a beacon of opportunity and progress.

Join us as we reflect on the past year's achievements and look forward to an even brighter future together.

Are you an employer looking to build a skilled workforce?

We can help connect you with a network of committed apprentices and help manage their registration and sponsorship. With members across the Construction, Industrial, and Motive Power sectors, we connect businesses with skilled talent and help them to develop into valuable team members.

Help your business and make a positive impact on the industry by hiring from our pool of pre-qualified job seekers. Learn more and become a member below:
�� https://www.supportontarioyouth.ca/become-member/

Workforce Planning Hamilton's monthly Labour Market snapshot for November is out now! 

Each month we include Hamilton's Employment & Unemployment rates, Top Growing/Declining Industries, Top In-Demand Jobs, and Top-Hiring Employers.

The Bloom Coffee is now open at 533 Concession Street in the former home of Stone Roads Bar & Grill, which was open on the Concession strip for 16 years. 

The offerings at The Bloom are decidedly different from their predecessor, with a focus on coffee, espresso, handmade juices, smoothies, and an extensive menu of breakfast and lunch fare that favours Middle Eastern flavours, recipes, and ingredients.

Workforce Planning Hamilton’s labour market information can help identify:

• In-demand Industries, Skills & Jobs
• Workforce demographics
• Growing, declining & changing trends
• Job vacancy data
• Labour force supply & demand
• Immigration into the workforce
• Currently hiring skills & positions
• And More!