Understanding The Job Market
Whether you are a first time job hunter, or re-entering the workforce after being laid off, or from another absence, it is important to look at the employment environment in your area.
Which industries are growing, which ones are stable, and which industries are in decline?
What occupations are in demand? What are typical wages for different jobs?
What other conditions may influence the work available?
This section will help you to Understand the Job Market:
1- EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
Understanding Labour Market Information
Published by: British Columbia Work Information Network
How to use labour market information for successful career decision making, especially during a changing economy.
Labour Market Information
Published by: Settlement.org
Describes what labour market information is, and how to use it.
Working in Canada. Wages and Outlook Report
Published by the Government of Canada. Searchable either by Occupational title or Geographic location.
Canadian Occupational Projection System
This site allows visitors to view occupations sorted by employment prospects.
Ontario Monthly Labour Market Report
At the Library
Reports in newspapers and trade magazines can be a good way to investigate trends within an occupation, or within sector specific industries.
Search the library’s electronic subscriptions to news and magazines to find these articles.
…for more details about using this product, contact us.
Other Local Agencies
Links to organizations in Windsor and Essex County offering assistance with, or instruction in local Labour Market Research.
Also: NetSuccess
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2 – WAGES AND SALARIES
Wages & Salaries: Labour Market Information
Published by: Government of Canada
Salary Calculator
Created by: CanadaVisa.com
Minimum Wage (Ontario)
Published by Ontario. Ministry of Labour
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3 – REGULATED WORKING CONDITIONS
Employment Standards (Ontario)
Prepared by: Ontario. Ministry of Labour
Human Rights (Ontario)
Prepared by: Ontario.Human Rights Commission
Workplace Health and Safety
Prepared by: Ontario. Ministry of Labour
Your Rights as a Worker
Prepared by: Community Legal Education Ontario
Your Rights at Work
Prepared by: Community Legal Education Ontario
Other Local Agencies
Links to organizations in Windsor and Essex County offering assistance with questions about Employment Standards,
Occupational Health and Safety, and employment related Human Rights.
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4 – LOCAL BUSINESS & ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
Invest in Ontario. Community Profiles
Use the “Community” menu box at the bottom of the page to choice a specific city, town or Township profile.
Think Number One! Windsor-Essex Region
Published by: Windsor Essex Development Commission
Links on the homepage will lead to more information.
Workforce WindsorEssex
Published by Workforce Development Board Windsor Essex
Collection and distribution of labour market information is part of this independent, community-based board’s mandate to “plan, facilitate and advocate for regional workforce development”.