Topics
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Ontario's Serious Labour Shortage
- - September 27, 2007
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Strong Hiring Climate Continues in August
- - September 10, 2007
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Calgary Leads Salary Increases
- - September 7, 2007
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GM Cuts 1000 Jobs
- - August 30, 2007
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Alberta: Best Labour Market in North America
- - August 30, 2007
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Employment Stable in July and Manufacturing Gets a Break
- - August 10, 2007
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Census Data Confirms Rapidly Aging Workforce
- - July 20, 2007
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June's Positive Job Growth
- - July 6, 2007
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April Sees Minor Employment Decline
- - May 14, 2007
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Employers Add Five Times As Many Jobs As Expected in March
- - April 5, 2007
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Break into the Trades
- Landing your first job in the trade industries doesn't have to be as painful as stepping on nails -- if you go about it the right way.
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Misperceptions about Skilled Trades Careers
- Research shows that the negative perceptions Canadians have toward skilled trades have a lot to do with the looming shortage of skilled tradespeople.
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The Skills Shortage
- Canada is beginning to really feel the effects of the skilled tradespeople shortage.
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Apprenticeships
- Apprenticeships are the backbone of the skilled trades industry, and are excellent way for young people to train for a career, without accumulating financial woes.
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The Campaign for Skilled Trades
- Human Resources Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) has a $12 million 4-year campaign to promote and foster skilled trades as a first-choice career option.
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A Closer Look at Alberta's Oil and Gas Industry
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Alberta's Room for Improvement
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Beat the Blue-Collar Resume Blues
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Q&A - Charges Being Taken Off a Technician's Paycheque
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Resumes for Construction Careers
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Beat the Blue-Collar Resume Blues
- A resume is a chance for job seekers to make a great first impression, yet many blue-collar workers pay little attention to this important document.
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Ethics in Moonlighting
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A Career in the Pipe Trade
- A career in the Pipe Trade Could Give You a Leak-Free Future
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Instrument Repair Technician
- If you join the ranks of these tradesmen, you'll never need to wince at a flat note again -- you'll be able to fix it!
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Carpenter
- Carpenters get to use tons of great tools and can point to something solid when showing off their work.
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Plumber
- A plumber's job is more varied than you'd think. Designing and installing gas and water systems require an interesting combo of technical and trade skills.
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House Painter
- If working with your hands and seeing a finished product at the end of the day is your thing, working as a house painter may be for you.
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Electrician
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Construction Worker
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Framer
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Truck Driver
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Cook
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