What are the jobs of the future? What is the average salary of an existing occupation? Labour Market Information (LMI) is about different occupations and the wages, standards and qualifications that go along with them. These site will give you’re the latest facts, figures and trends in the world of work in Canada. They can help you decide what career choice will suit you best now and in the future.

THE LOCAL MARKETS

1. Labour Market Information and Outlook - Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC)

http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca

Find out what’s happening in local job markets across Canada. First select the province and then the region where you live. Get detailed information on occupations, wages, employment trends, industries and labour market conditions. You can also access information on provincial labour markets.

CIP: For many regions, you will also find a list of potential employers by occupation or industry. A very useful tool for job seekers!

2. Work Destinations

http://www.workdestinations.ca

The Work Destinations site is designed for Canadian residents who want to practice their trade or profession in another province or territory. This site offers occupation-specific information on work conditions, placement and recruitment, labour market information, local living conditions and social services, as well as training and education opportunities. Everything you need to know about relocating to a different province!

CIP: CLICK ON THE "REGULATED Occupations" icon to learn more about jobs requiring provincial certification, and how to get that certification.

3. Canadian Relocation System

http://www.relocatecanada.com

Thinking of looking for work in another city? Use this quide to learn as much as possible about your new destination. Simply select the city that interests you from the pull-down menu on the home page. Read informative briefs and learn about businesses, schools, associations and services in the area.

CIP: For income and work statistics, try the pull-down menu here. You’ll get some basic information on the cities of your choice from Statistic Canada, which you can use to compare employment possibilities in various parts of the country.

INDUSTRY SECTORS AND BUSINESS

4. Sectoral and Occupational Studies - Human resources Development Canada (HRDC)

http://www24.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/

HRDC sponsors a number of Human Resources Studies that investigate trends in different employment sectors. On this site, you will find summaries of those reports for many employment sectors. Each will give you a better idea of the recruiting needs of employers, and of the skills they are seeking.

CIP: Special reports are available for emerging and high-growth sectors that offer great employment possibilities. Click first on "Industry Profiles", then on "Emerging Sectors".

CIP: The reports were produced by sector groups and many have their own Web sites where you can find more information and special programs such as internships. These links are listed here. Click on "List of Councils".

OTHER MARKET INFORMATION

5. SkillNet Today - Canada’s Daily Labour Market News

http://prospects.skillnet.ca

SkillNet Today is an on-line employment newspaper, with its news updates two or three times a week. Learn about companies hiring, new career possibilities and labour market changes as they happen, through brief but informative articles. At the end of each article there are links to related sites.

6. Making Sense of Labour Market Information

http://makingcareersense.org

The authors of this site stress the importance of choosing your career information sources carefully if you are to make intelligent career choices. They advise job seekers to constantly keep an eye out for new information. This site outlines the job market and how it works, in a way that is clear and easily understood. The different sections discuss global market trends. Jobs in the New Economy, skills in demand and other hot topics. The site explains how to find and use good career information, and the importance of that information in making career decisions.

Tip: While some of the resources and references in the text are now dated, the document is still a useful explanation of changes happening in the workplace.

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