Job hunting opportunities and advice from the Toronto news media and blogs. See the great articles about cold calling, business cards. Check out the labour market information and advice for newcomers to Canada, young adults and people who have been laid-off. The business card turns into a calling card A new strategy for this tight […]
Canadians embracing a do-it-yourself recovery Statistics Canada says that in April, 37000 Canadians started their own businesses. Unemployed? More like funemployed Globe and Mail article about out-of-work 20-30 somethings. Need a job? Check out a pink-slip party Canada’s first pink-slip party was held in downtown Toronto in March. Students the forgotten losers in city strike […]
Labour market news for Toronto-area job hunters. Where to look for a job, growth industries, government programs and community services and search strategies. Canadian Press: Fashion Youth Employment Services is partnering with the Toronto Fashion Incubator to provide training and workshops to youth aged 16-29 on launching a career in the fashion industry. For more […]
Canada gains an unexpected 35, 900 jobs in April Some good news. Canada's self-employed lead to unexpected job gain Self-employed positions rose by 37, 000 in April, while there was a drop of 1,100 in the number of employees. Services led April’s gain, with the information, culture and recreation sector adding 17, 100 workers, and […]
Employment quality up as job openings fall The Canadian economy has been losing jobs at the fastest pace since 1982, but the recession has not damaged the quality of jobs available, a CIBC World Markets report said. Energy industry casts doubt on green-collar jobs How serious is the Ontario government about creating 50,000 green-collar jobs […]
Some recent news headlines about jobs and careers in Canada. Youth opportunities await Ontario youth Jobs in natural resource management Skilled workers find upside to downside Opportunities exist in law, health care and education. Anger over unemployment insurance grows Press release from Good Jobs For All Coalition Tories give $10 million to help young entrepreneurs […]