As economic recovery continues amid the coronavirus pandemic, Saskatchewan has the lowest unemployment rate in the country. Job numbers released by Statistics Canada Friday show Saskatchewan’s jobless rate at 7.9 per cent for August. Among the provinces, close behind are Manitoba at 8.1 per cent, Quebec at 8.7 per cent and 9.4 per cent.[…]
[ad_1] OTTAWA — The newly created benefit for workers whose livelihoods are affected by COVID-19 may be a model for how the federal government helps unemployed Canadians in the future, Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough said Thursday. Dubbed the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, the $2,000-a-month taxable benefit will be available to any worker who earned[…]
Hundreds of job seekers, resume in hand, gathered at the Western Fair Agriplex on Tuesday for the London and Area Works job fair. The fair comes just days after the city announced a new task force, dedicated to filling the more than 9,000 job openings that Statistics Canada report in London. READ MORE: Mayor Ed[…]
[ad_1] With resumes in hand, and some dressed for success, more than 5,000 eager Calgary youths — between the ages of 15 and 24 years old — braved long lineups for the chance at a job Wednesday afternoon. The 21st annual Youth Hiring Fair is put on the by City of Calgary’s Youth Employment Centre[…]
[ad_1] Despite a historically low unemployment rate in Kelowna of 3.5 per cent, employers are still looking to hire. A job fair Tuesday attracted people looking for work as well as those looking to change jobs. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Campbellford was dealt two blows recently-first, a major fire at Nicholson Brothers Concrete and Construction, and then Dart Cup announced that it was closing, putting dozens out of work by the end of the year. But Mayor Bob Crate is optimistic, and says big things are on the horizon for the municipality. [ad_2] Source[…]
[ad_1] The Suit Up event will help unemployed Kingstonians look their best with free professional clothes for job interviews [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] If you think you’re seeing more ‘Help Wanted’ signs around the Okanagan, you’re not imagining it. There are many jobs up for grabs these days across the valley, making it challenging for employers to hire staff. “It’s been difficult trying to find the right people,” said Mike Ingram, the owner of Molly’s Café in[…]
[ad_1] New figures from Statistics Canada show 17,000 jobs disappeared in Alberta in December. Fletcher Kent reports. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] OTTAWA — The federal Liberals want to widen the reach of the country’s job-training programs after senior officials heard warnings that Canada has been spending about half what comparable countries do on efforts to keep their workers employable. READ MORE: Reality check: Does Trudeau deserve all the credit for Canada’s economic and job gains?[…]