�� Bittersweet news from the WPH team!

We're sad to share that our amazing Data Analyst, Amy Zhang, has officially moved on from Workforce Planning Hamilton to join our friends at Workforce Collective. 

That said, we’re equally excited to give a warm WPH welcome to Hilda Armah-Mensah, our new Data Analyst! �� 

If you need anything data-related, don’t hesitate to reach out to Hilda at [hilda.armahmensah@workforceplanninghamilton.ca]

Workforce Planning Hamilton would like to extend a heartfelt  thank you to everyone who attended our Youth Labour Market JobJam last Friday!

It was an incredible day filled with energy, inspiration, and meaningful conversations. The turnout was fantastic, and we were thrilled to see so many young people, employers, and community partners come together to explore opportunities, share ideas, and build connections for the future of Hamilton’s workforce.

WPH has a great tool available on our website!

Learn more about different industries, and identify regional industry participants.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is an industry classification system developed by the statistical agencies of Canada, Mexico and the United States. Learn more about NAICS system.

The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation is hiring for a Transport Volunteer

Click here to view job listing!

The City of Hamilton is hiring for a Health, Safety, and Wellness Specialist

Click here to view job listing!

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety is hiring for a Manager of Digital Innovation & Development

Click here to view job listing!

CCWESTT is thrilled to share that We Are Trades: Creating Safe and Inclusive Workplaces for Everyone is now available as a virtual workshop! Tickets available at pay-what-you-can rates. The workshop is in two parts held on June 18 and June 25. Each workshop is two hours. The event will not be recorded.

Who? Open to all genders. Male leaders, managers, supervisors, or journeypersons are strongly encouraged to attend.

What? We Are Trades framework and workshops provide employers with actionable steps to establish a safe and inclusive workplace for everyone. Participants gain confidence as allies by exploring privilege, inclusive language, and the professional behaviours that make a safe and inclusive workplace.

Where? Zoom!

When? June 18 & 25, 2025 7:30 p.m. NT | 7:00 p.m. AT | 6:00 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. CT | 4:00 p.m. MT | 3:00 p.m. PT

Why? Create psychologically safe worksites with skills learned from CCWESTT.

Mark your calendars! Our Indigenous breadmaking program—originally scheduled for April—has been rescheduled to Tuesday, July 15^th from 5:30-6:30pm. I’m sharing a full description of the program below. Please share this information with your clients and encourage them to register to attend the program: https://events.hpl.ca/event/12856185

Indigenous History of Bannock on Turtle Island:  Long before European ships landed on Turtle Island, the original people made flour from seeds, nuts and the roots of certain plants. Cree and Anishinaabe people made Bannock (a Gaelic word meaning "fried morsel") and added it to their soups and stews, to make a dense, easy-to-transport bread that survived canoe trips and long hunting expeditions.

Sample freshly made bannock and pannock -- a frying pan-based style of bannock -- and learn the history of bannock, along with stories about the Hudson Bay Company, the Bannock nation and the role Canada played in introducing unhealthy eating to Indigenous people.

Presented by local artist Jim Adams.

ABEA is hiring!

We’re searching for someone to join our team who is:

• Energetic
• Passionate about education
• Customer service driven
• Committed to working with clients that may face multiple barriers to their goals

Educational Pathway Planners (EPP) work with clients and community partners.  They have a comprehensive understanding of the educational landscape in the region.  They use this expertise to help people explore their educational options and develop educational action plans. EPPs often research client goal pathways and reach out to programs to verify information.  They also make direct connections with programs on clients’ behalf.  They attend meetings and develop partnerships with community programs to advocate for the importance of upskilling.

If this sounds interesting to you, please check out the full posting more details.  Applications close May 14, 2025 at 4:00 pm.

 In April 2025, the Hamilton Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) employed 419,400 persons. Below, shows the type of employment.

Employment increased in April by 5,900 workers. Gains were mainly seen in the public sector (+4.3K), and the private sector (+1.9K) while the self-employed populace declined by 300.

 In April 2025, Hamilton’s unemployment rate declined by 2% to 7.0% - slightly below the provincial rate (7.5%) and still above the national rate (6.7%). The city's unemployment rate has been declining steadily since early 2025.

See the full report by clinking the link below!

https://www.workforceplanninghamilton.ca/monthly-labour-overviews-2025/

When it comes to sparking curiosity about careers, what better way to engage young people than through a platform they already love? That’s how CareersCraft was born: a digital resource built within Minecraft Education Edition that helps children aged 8-14 explore career paths, develop key skills and connect their learning to real-world opportunities. 

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!