February 15, 2020

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Canada adds 34,500 jobs in January, unemployment dips to 5.5%

 

CTV News, 2020-02-07

The Canadian economy added 34,500 jobs in January, fuelled by gains in the manufacturing, construction and agriculture industries, Statistics Canada said Friday. Read more

 

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Nearly half a billion can't find decent work, unemployment set to rise: new UN labor report

 

UN News, 2020-01-20

Around half a billion people work fewer paid hours than they would like, or are not getting enough access to paid work, shows a study published by the International Labour Organization (ILO) on Monday, which also forecasts that unemployment will rise by about 2.5 million this year. Read more

 

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Canada's Top Employers for Young People

 

The Globe and Mail, 2020-01-17

This special designation recognizes the employers that offer the nation's best workplaces and programs for young people just starting their careers. Read more

 

 

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Canada's strong job market is being fueled by men

 

The Financial Post, 2020-01-29

More than 193,000 males took new jobs in Canada last year, almost double the number of females. Read more

 

 

 

Stats & Studies

 

 

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Skills Next Series

 

A series of short reports about the future of skills needs in Canada. Read more

 

 

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Labor force survey, January 2020

 

Statistics Canada, 2020-02-07

Employment increased by 35,000 (+0.2%) in December, and the unemployment rate fell 0.3 percentage points to 5.6%. Read more

 

 

 

 

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Curator (NOC 5112)

 

Curators recommend the acquisition of museum artifacts and gallery works of art and research their artistic history. Conservators and curators are employed in museums, art galleries and universities. Conservators may be self-employed.

 

BALANCE: Labour demand and labour supply are expected to be broadly in line for this occupation group over the 2017-2026 period at the national level. The section below contains more detailed information regarding the outlook for this occupational group.

 

For Librarians, archivists, conservators and curators, over the 2017-2026 period, new job openings (arising from expansion demand and replacement demand) are expected to total 5,300, while 5,400 new job seekers (arising from school leavers, immigration and mobility) are expected to be available to fill them.

 

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LinkedIn – Emerging Job Reports

 

Learn which jobs are growing fastest around the world and what that means for the global workforce. Read more

 

 

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Idealist

 

Idealist is a non-profit organization based in New York. The online database connects individuals and non-profit organizations with opportunities to volunteer, work or intern. Read more

 

 

 

 

Featured Book

 

 

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Canadian Workplace Culture: Mastering the Unspoken Rules

 

Matt Adolphe, an internationally-experienced communication expert, explains why certain behaviours don’t work in Canada’s workplaces. He reveals ten easy rules for fitting in, becoming accepted and prospering. Whether you are starting a new job, immigrating to Canada or just want to be more successful, this book is for you.

 

For more books on diversity in the workplace (available in the CaPS resource centre):

  • You're Hired…Now What? An Immigrant's Guide to Success in the Canadian Workplace Workbook
  • Recruiting, Retaining and Promoting Culturally Different Employees
  • The International Advantage: Get Notice. Get Hired!

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

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