Job Market Trends and News

Canada

Following labour market events is key to helping job seekers understand where the opportunities (short, medium and long-term) might be in a local community and elsewhere in the country.

The following table offers significant events from past four weeks that may affect the supply and demand in the labour force across Canada. It can prove to be a useful resource to complement your job search and career exploration.

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The opening of an Apple store in the Quartier DIX30 in Brossard leads to the creation of 70 jobs Retail Trade Job Creation QC
Klareco, a recycling plant in Longueuil, has ceased its activities, leading to the layoff of 75 employees Wholesale Trade Layoff QC
Les Planchers bois franc Wickman is investing $5.5M to ensure its competitiveness in a very competitive market while securing 120 jobs. Four new positions will be created. Manufacturing Job Creation QC
With a $121.7M investment, the Centre femme-jeunesse-famille, a new wing of the Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Sherbrooke, will be built in Sherbrooke in 2015 and open in 2017 Health Care and Social Assistance Other Type of Event QC
Nova Bus of Saint-François-du-Lac signs a $148M contract with Chicago's city transit company for the delivery of 300 buses at the beginning of 2014 Manufacturing Other Type of Event QC
The Boulangerie Saint-Méthode in Adstock is looking for twenty-some bakery operators and daytime labourers Manufacturing Job Creation QC
Vaillancourt Portes & Fenêtres of Saint-Germain-de-Grantham has invested $1.5M to expand, which will lead to the hiring of new employees Manufacturing Job Creation QC
Rotisserie restaurant St-Hubert in Victoriaville has invested $2.3M to expand and could thus create nearly a dozen jobs Accommodation and Food Services Job Creation QC
Built at a cost of $1.9M, rehabilitation centre Kapatakan Gilles-Jourdain of Maliotenam, adapted for Innuses subject to judicial control, will proceed with the hiring of 11 employees. The opening is scheduled for July. Public Administration Job Creation QC
The Resolute Forest Products papermill in Gatineau resumes production; 125 workers return to work. Manufacturing Other Type of Event QC
The Musée du fromage cheddar of Saint-Prime has invested close to $1M to offer its clientele an interactive and gustatory experience as of June 2014 Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Other Type of Event QC
The Manoir St-Castin, located in Lac-Beauport close to Québec, will shut down for an indeterminate period starting October 14. Thirty-some people are current employees. Accommodation and Food Services Layoff QC
Target is hiring in May in Longueuil and Brossard to fill close to 100 positions for its three new stores Retail Trade Job Creation QC
The Target store chain is currently in a hiring period for its future establishment in the Joliette region with an opening scheduled for fall 2013 Retail Trade Job Creation QC
Construction of a new child psychiatry pavilion at the Centre hospitalier régional du Nord de Lanaudière in Saint-Charles-Borromée will begin in May. This constitutes a $4.5M investment. Its opening is scheduled for January 2014. Health Care and Social Assistance Job Creation QC
Ecotierra, a company that specializes in projects that offer carbone credits, has invested $800,000 to set up shop in Sherbrooke. Five jobs were created. Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Job Creation QC
Supermarket IGA of the Brompton borough in Sherbrooke has just invested $6M to expand. Thus, 25 new jobs were added to the 50 existing ones. Retail Trade Job Creation QC
The gouvernement du Québec will invest close to $53M in Saint-Jérôme for the construction of a new home-care centre in long-term care for people faced with a loss of independence. Construction will begin in 2015 and the opening is scheduled for 2017. Health Care and Social Assistance Job Creation QC
The gouvernement du Québec will invest $92M in the construction of a new mental health care pavilion located at the Hôpital régional de Saint-Jérôme. Construction work will begin in 2015 and end in 2018. Health Care and Social Assistance Job Creation QC
The Target chain, which will open a store in Saint-Georges (Beauce) in the fall, organizes two employment fairs at hotel le Georgesville Retail Trade Job Creation QC
The City of Montreal announced a $10M investment over three years to initiate its green neighbourhoods project. The project targets the greening streets and improvement to transit for citizens. Public Administration Other Type of Event QC
The sum of $221M will be invested on the Abitibi-Témiscamingue roads between 2013 and 2015, creating or maintaining 1,628 jobs Construction Job Creation QC
The Centre de santé et de services sociaux de Rouyn-Noranda is looking for 15 nurses and 5 licensed practical nurses Health Care and Social Assistance Job Creation QC
Les entreprises agricoles de la Gaspésie is looking for labourers Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Job Creation QC
Twenty-some jobs will be terminated at wholesaler Marcotte Alimentation & Poissonnerie of Trois-Rivières Wholesale Trade Layoff QC
Alimentation Coop has invested $10M in its four Rimouski businesses Retail Trade Other Type of Event QC
Immeubles Genesee, an independent real estate brokerage agency located in the LaSalle borough, is shutting down. Sixty-some people worked for this company. Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Layoff QC
Engineering jobs are strongest in BC and Alberta, according to a recent Engineers Canada report titled Engineering Labour Market in Canada: Projections to 2020. Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Other Type of Event BC
Demand for lumber has reached a six-year high; however, more than half of the commercial pine in BC, Canada’s largest timber exporter, has been lost to the pine beetle infestation. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Other Type of Event BC
International Forest Products has purchased two Kootenay region timber tenures that will sustain production at the company’s Castlegar sawmill. According to the most recent figures available, the mill employs over 100 people. Manufacturing Other Type of Event BC
West Fraser Mills’ Chetwynd Forest Industries division is proceeding with Phase 2 of a $35M Chetwynd sawmill upgrade that will enable the company to maintain a two-shift operation with increased production Manufacturing Other Type of Event BC
In a restructuring move, California-based Electronic Arts closed two subsidiary Vancouver video game studios on April 25. PopCap Games employed about 30 people and Quicklime Games employed about 60. Information and Cultural Industries Layoff BC
Vancouver’s video game industry has set up a website to assist recently laid off games workers find employment. The industry is also holding a job fair on May 3 at EXP Bar from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Information and Cultural Industries Other Type of Event BC
In late March 2013, the Justice Institute of BC announced it would be eliminating 30 jobs in order to reduce operating costs. The Vancouver-based educational facility has yet to finalize any decisions. Educational Services Layoff BC
North Vancouver’s Capilano University is considering eliminating 200 courses from 10 programs, including Studio Art, Textiles, Software Design, Computer Science and Commerce, to manage a budget deficit. The final decision will be delivered in May 2013. Educational Services Other Type of Event BC
Construction of the $100M mixed-use Monaco high-rise development in downtown Kelowna should begin this fall and last two and a half years Construction Other Type of Event BC
Construction on the new $7.4M NorKam Trades and Technology Centre in Kamloops will begin in September 2013 and last nearly a year Construction Other Type of Event BC
Kitimat is undergoing a real estate boom due to energy export activities Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Other Type of Event BC
The Government of Alberta is investing $503M over three years for the construction of 22 new and replacement schools in high growth communities throughout the province. The first new schools are expected to be opened in 2016. Construction Job Creation AB
Craton Construction Inc. and Dezota Construction Inc. are hiring for the Blackspring Ridge Wind Power Project in southern Alberta Construction Job Creation AB
Elgin mining shuts down camp at Lupin gold mine until 2015 due to falling gold prices Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction Layoff NU
A microbrewery has been proposed for Yellowknife Accommodation and Food Services Other Type of Event NT
Capital Power has selected Genesee as the site for a natural gas powered electricity generating plant. Construction is planned to start in 2015. Utilities Other Type of Event AB
The Calgary Zoo will be spending $162M over the next 20 years on upgrades and new facilities Construction Job Creation AB
The Canadian Pheasant Company, in Brooks, is cutting hatchery production for 2013 and laying off approximately 12 employees. The facility will permanently close when all of its inventory is sold. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Layoff AB
Denny's will be hiring up to 40 employees by the end of June 2013 for its new restaurant in Brooks Accommodation and Food Services Job Creation AB
Kal-Tire is moving its planned $25M tire plant from Regina to the Edmonton area Construction Job Creation AB
Construction has started on Shell Place in Fort McMurray Construction Job Creation AB
Chestermere Remedy's RX pharmacy has opened in West Creek Plaza Retail Trade Job Creation AB
Doodie Dudes opens for business in High River Other Services (except Public Administration) Job Creation AB
The University of Calgary and the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute for Child and Maternal Health have received $1.6M in funding to establish a new research laboratory Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Job Creation AB
Brooks Asphalt and Concrete has been awarded a $2M contract for paving and construction by the Town of Stettler Construction Job Creation AB
Richardson Bros. Ltd., of Olds, has been awarded a $4.6M contract for road work in Mountain View County Construction Job Creation AB
Daycare in Peace River is short on spaces and employees Health Care and Social Assistance Other Type of Event AB
The City of Grande Prairie is spending $700,000 to upgrade the Muskoseepi Park Pavilion Construction Job Creation AB
Alberta Transportation is spending $8.8M for highway upgrades between Lethbridge and Coaldale over the summer Construction Job Creation AB
Canad Inns has opened a new 191-room hotel attached to Winnipeg's Health Sciences Centre. This is the first hotel in Canada to be connected to a hospital. Accommodation and Food Services Job Creation MB
A new Liquor Mart Express has opened in the Charleswood district of Winnipeg Retail Trade Job Creation MB
Cabela's, a Canadian hunting and fishing store, is opening a 70,000 sq.-ft. location in Winnipeg on May 9. The store will employ about 200 full-time and part-time workers. Retail Trade Job Creation MB
New mixed-use development being built in Winnipeg which includes as many as 200 condos, retail and restaurant components, as well as an office tower Construction Job Creation MB
The province of Manitoba will see 26 new and expanded preschool and infant care locations over the next year, creating 1,000 new child care spaces Other Services (except Public Administration) Job Creation MB
Kal Tire cancelled its $25M tire warehouse development southwest of Regina Transportation and Warehousing Other Type of Event SK
The Petroleum Services Association of Canada is forecasting a total of 3,286 wells this year in Saskatchewan Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction Other Type of Event SK
According to Statistics Canada, wages for Saskatchewan workers increased by 3.8 per cent in February 2013, compared with February 2012; the third highest percentage increase in the nation. N/A Other Type of Event SK
Canadian Forces closed the recruiting centre in Saskatoon in April Public Administration Other Type of Event SK
The Five Hills Health Region held a ground breaking ceremony to mark the start of construction on the new $99.5M hospital in Moose Jaw Construction Other Type of Event SK
Communities in northeastern Saskatchewan receive $29.6M northern fibre expansion Information and Cultural Industries Other Type of Event SK
PowerBlades Inc., a subsidiary of REpower Systems, is hiring about 200 workers to manufacture wind turbine blades in Welland Manufacturing Job Creation ON
TSP Canada Towers Inc., a Thorold-based wind tower manufacturer, is looking to fill 150 positions with young local workers Manufacturing Job Creation ON
Miller Paving Limited is reconstructing 34 kilometres of Highway 65 near New Liskeard this spring, creating 96 jobs Construction Job Creation ON
Dalcon Enterprises has been awarded a contract to make improvements to infrastructure on Highway 11 near Beardmore, creating about 40 jobs this spring Construction Job Creation ON
Cruickshank Construction Limited will create 29 jobs for improvements to the Amable du Fond River Bridge on Highway 630 near Mattawa Construction Job Creation ON
Roulston’s Pharmacy opened a new Wellness Centre in Simcoe this week, attracting five local doctors with additional space for another three physicians Health Care and Social Assistance Job Creation ON
A ground breaking ceremony for the $100M South Kent Wind Project, located in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent was held on May 1st Construction Job Creation ON
AON Inc. will build a four-storey, 65-unit seniors apartment building on Cherryhill Road in Peterborough Construction Job Creation ON
A new $8.5M sewage testing plant will be constructed in London Utilities Job Creation ON
Harbour House Grill opened in Innisfil Accommodation and Food Services Job Creation ON
A Delicate Edge, a new clothing boutique and hair salon, will open in Kincardine on Queen Street in May Retail Trade Job Creation ON
Sundown Theatre to perform in Kincardine this summer, seeking local actors and musicians who must register by May 31 in order to audition Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Job Creation ON
Lambton Kent school Board issues layoff notices to 32 teachers due to declining enrolment Educational Services Layoff ON
The City of Waterloo laid off nine employees as a result of a city-wide organizational review Public Administration Layoff ON
The Waterloo Region Small Business Centre is accepting applications until May 17 for youth who are interested in starting their own business this summer N/A Other Type of Event ON
The Peterborough Council for Persons with Disabilities will open a Centre for Independent Living on Sherbrooke Street in May to provide local information and job mentoring to those with disabilities N/A Other Type of Event ON
A recovery plan proposal submitted by Les Pêcheries G.E.M. Ltée was accepted by its creditors at a meeting held in Bathurst on April 29. The fish processing company had been placed under bankruptcy protection in Nov. 2012. The company has also recently negotiated a contract with L.A. Trading of Caraquet to supply lobster and is currently processing sea cucumbers, lobster and herring under a contract with Marubeni Corporation, providing work to 160 workers at the plant. Manufacturing Other Type of Event NB
According to the Archbishop of Moncton, Monsignor Valéry Vienneau, the archdiocese will sell its diocesan centre in Dieppe because of budgetary constraints. This will result in the sale of the building and land and in the reduction of its personnel. Of the 19 existing positions 5 will be eliminated. The archdiocese will retain 5 full-time and 9 part-time positions, which will be transferred to other locations within the archdiocese. Other Services (except Public Administration) Layoff NB
The Marché de poisson Lanteigne in Baie-du-Petit-Pokemouche was destroyed by fire on Wednesday May 1. The plant had recently reduced its operation. In April, the company announced it would not be processing lobster this Spring. Subsequently, many of the workers have found employment with other fish processing plants within the Acadian Peninsula. At its peak of operation, the plant employed 80 workers. It has not been determined if the owner will rebuild. Manufacturing Layoff NB
The provincial government has announced that it will close the Agriculture Laboratory Service in Fredericton. The agricultural laboratory which provides soil testing for New Brunswick farmers will close on June 28. The laboratory has been in operations for 80 years and is located on the grounds of the experimental farm in Lincoln. Public Administration Other Type of Event NB
The Milltown Elementary School near St. Stephen is holding a Job and Community Fair with the focus on helping families of their students. Major employers of Charlotte county such as Ganong Bros. Ltd., Cooke Aquaculture Inc., and Connors Bros. Ltd. will attend. Local service agencies focused on helping unemployed people overcome barriers to employment will also be present. The event will be held in the school gymnasium on May 16 from 2:00 to 7:00 pm. Public Administration Other Type of Event NB
The province of Nova Scotia will provide a loan to Pollycello, an Amherst-based packaging manufacturer, to help maintain the 300 jobs at the plant Manufacturing Other Type of Event NS
Flight-simulation developer Atlantis Systems Corp., which employs 73 people in Dartmouth, will work with Calian Technologies Ltd. as part of a two-year technician training project for the Defence Department beginning in 2013 Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Other Type of Event NS
Pogue Fado, a pub located on Barrington Street in Halifax, has closed, putting 80 people out of work Accommodation and Food Services Layoff NS
The mink farming industry in Nova Scotia is turning record profits. Most of the province's 120 mink farms and 1,000 workers are in Digby County. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Job Creation NS
Taz Records will open its second location in the Halifax metro area in June 2013 with a store on the Bedford Highway Retail Trade Other Type of Event NS
The Avalon Sexual Assault Centre in Halifax will get a boost in emergency funding from government which could result in additional hires Health Care and Social Assistance Job Creation NS
Moir’s Costumes & Events will open on Provost Street in New Glasgow this month Retail Trade Job Creation NS
Giant Tiger will open its New Glasgow store in the fall of 2013 at the former Zellers location Retail Trade Job Creation NS
Scotsburn Co-operative Services will close the Farm Services retail store in Scotsburn in June 2013 Retail Trade Other Type of Event NS
The Atlantic Workforce Partnership created by the Council of Atlantic Premiers will align training and hours require to attain certification in apprenticeable trades throughout Atlantic Canada Educational Services Other Type of Event PE
The Fishers’ Loft Inn in Port Rexton on the Bonavista Peninsula will reopen early May with a new conference centre that can accommodate up to 70 people, and up to 200 people for weddings and reunions Accommodation and Food Services Other Type of Event NL
The provincial government has awarded a contract of $246,000 to National Roof Services Inc. to replace the roof at Botwood Collegiate Construction Other Type of Event NL
The provincial government's Dept. of Tourism, Culture and Recreation has announced a $15,000 grant for upgrades to the Peter Barry Duff Memorial Park in Paradise Construction Other Type of Event NL
The provincial government's Dept. of Health and Community Services has announced $3.6M in core funding over the next five years for a new master’s program for nurse practitioners in the province Health Care and Social Assistance Other Type of Event NL
The provincial government's Dept. of Fisheries and Aquaculture has issued a call for proposals to evaluate new opportunities for harvesting, processing and marketing yellowtail flounder Manufacturing Other Type of Event NL
The Convergys call centre on Torbay Road in St. John's closed on June 30. Seventy-five of the hundred employees at the centre have the option to work from home and 25 can be placed in other positions within the company. Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services Other Type of Event NL
The provincial government's Dept. of Municipal Affairs has awarded a $22M contract to EllisDon to develop a new double ice surface arena in Paradise. The arena is expected to be completed by September 2014. Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Other Type of Event NL
Eastern Health has started renovations to the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre. Work to the central registration area is expected to be completed within two weeks. Construction Other Type of Event NL
The gouvernement du Québec has announced investments of close to $89M in road infrastructures of the Laval region throughout the next couple of years, which will be spread across 19 road building sites Construction Job Creation QC
Sorel firm CNC Tracy, which manufactures parts for the hydroelectric industry and steel works, has invested $1.4M to increase its productivity and create 4 new jobs Manufacturing Job Creation QC
A new hospital will be built in Baie-Saint-Paul at a cost of $376M. Construction will begin in 2015. The new establishment should be in business at the end of 2018. Health Care and Social Assistance Other Type of Event QC
This coming May, the Davie shipyard plans to hire forty-some workers per week to reach a total of 540 employees in July Manufacturing Job Creation QC
Sawmill Bois Champigny of Potton has gone bankrupt since April 19. Thirty-some jobs were lost. Manufacturing Layoff QC
More than fifty-some positions need to be filled within Cascades' plants, a manufacturer of packaging products and papers mainly made up of recycled fibers Manufacturing Job Creation QC
Three European companies in aeronautics will open offices in Montreal, leading to the creation of 150 positions in the next three years. The majority of the jobs will be related to engineering. Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Job Creation QC
Chocolats Favoris opens its new branch on boulevard de l'Ormière in Québec. The investment totals a few hundred thousand dollars and will contribute to the creation of forty-some jobs. Manufacturing Job Creation QC
Fifteen-some positions of various nature need to be filled at Machinage Piché in Daveluyville, a manufacturer of wood handling equipment Manufacturing Job Creation QC
Citing profitability problems, car dealership Volvo du Fjord in Chicoutimi will lay off its nearly dozen employees Retail Trade Layoff QC
A new filtering plant that powers the North Hatley region in potable water will be built for $11.2M Public Administration Other Type of Event QC
Pavillon Desrosiers-Langlois, located near hospital Pierre Le Gardeur in Terrebonne, will offer services to children, young people and families. It will open its doors next May following a $4.5M investment. Health Care and Social Assistance Job Creation QC
Le Chantier, a Laval professional training centre that specializes in construction trades, will invest $7M in the expansion of its establishment, which is due to begin in September 2014 Educational Services Job Creation QC
Volvo St-Hyacinthe will close its doors next June 30th, which will lead to the layoff of nearly a dozen people Retail Trade Layoff QC
Creative recreation goods retailer DeSerres invests $1.5M in its Drummondville store, which will open this fall Retail Trade Other Type of Event QC
Transporter Air Transat, based out of Montréal, will announce the abolishment of nearly a dozen positions due to the company's structural reorganization Transportation and Warehousing Layoff QC
Cap sur Mer will relaunch two of its plants' activities at Îles-de-la-Madeleine and will recall its 400 workers Manufacturing Job Creation QC
On April 22, the Maison de la Santé Optimale will open its doors in Rouyn-Noranda and the team will consist of 12 health professionals Health Care and Social Assistance Job Creation QC
Since April 15, Mistissini has its own Tim Hortons restaurant, which led to the creation of at least 20 jobs Accommodation and Food Services Job Creation QC
In Mont-Joli, Armoires Canboard had to use the services of a placement agency to meets its labour needs. The company is still looking for nearly a dozen daytime labourers. Manufacturing Job Creation QC
More than 350 workers will work this season at the Pépinière de Saint-Modeste Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Job Creation QC
The Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières will gain a new $1.4M research chair on small or medium-sized enterprises Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Other Type of Event QC
Cinémas Guzzo will invest $18M in the construction of a motion picture theatre in Sainte-Thérèse, which will replace the current establishment. The new theatre will have 10 rooms and 2 IMAX rooms. It is due to open in December 2014. Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Job Creation QC
Clôtures Inovart, a new aluminum fence manufacturing company, has recently opened its doors in Bois-des-Filion. The company employs nearly a dozen people and plans to hire more. Manufacturing Job Creation QC
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty, a manufacturer of landing gears, has inaugurated its new plant in Mirabel. Construction required a $58M investment and will lead to the creation of 60 new jobs to its current roster of 265 jobs. Manufacturing Job Creation QC
New 'Construction Looking Forward' reports are forecasting workforce demand by skilled trade for each province. The reports are available from Buildforce Canada, formerly the Construction Sector Council of Canada. Construction Other Type of Event BC
BC’s advertising and public relations sectors anticipate a business and employment boost after the May 2013 provincial election Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Other Type of Event BC
BC Central 1 Credit Union predicts the 2013 summer job search will be difficult for BC students, due to economic uncertainty. Seasonal resource sector opportunities should be available in northern BC. N/A Other Type of Event BC
A $500M mixed-use Port Coquitlam development, currently under construction, is expected to create hundreds of service sector and light industrial jobs when completed in 2018 Construction Other Type of Event BC
The Vancouver Sun and The Province newspaper employees have been advised that layoffs are imminent, due to declining revenues. The papers will first seek voluntary layoffs through a buyout program. Information and Cultural Industries Layoff BC
The Manning Park Ski Resort that was scheduled to close on April 1, 2013 has been sold to a new owner who hopes to retain the existing 15 employees and hire more people Accommodation and Food Services Other Type of Event BC
Investment in non-residential construction in Metro Vancouver hit a record high in the first quarter of 2013, and has been climbing steadily for nearly a year and a half Construction Other Type of Event BC
To save $11.5M in 2013-2014, Coquitlam School District 43 plans to eliminate 142 positions, including teachers, education assistants and support staff. Attrition is expected to offset some of the reductions. Educational Services Layoff BC
The Corporation of Delta is hosting its first Trades & Technical Career Fair on May 8, 2013. The event is geared to Delta high school students. Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services Other Type of Event BC
Edmonton-based AFD Petroleum is opening a fuel distribution centre in Langford in May to service Vancouver Island homes and businesses. AFD is seeking a Class 1 Fuel Driver and Office Administrator for the centre. Transportation and Warehousing Job Creation BC
Work has begun on a $9M yacht club in Kelowna; construction will last for a little over a year. Most of the mechanical, electrical and plumbing consultants are local. Construction Other Type of Event BC
A number of companies are interested in developing BC's coast for the processing and export of liquefied natural gas Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction Other Type of Event BC
A $30M multi-use building has been proposed for a vacant lot in downtown Prince Rupert Construction Other Type of Event BC
Canadian North Airlines will be moving 20 positions from Yellowknife to Alberta over the next few months Transportation and Warehousing Other Type of Event NT
Avalon announces positive feasibility study for the Nechalacho mining project, located 100 km southeast of Yellowknife. The study estimates $36.7M in yearly labour costs. Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction Job Creation NT
A Calgary-based firm has been hired by the Alberta government to study the feasibility of a northern pipeline to Tuktoyaktuk Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction Other Type of Event NT
Coalspur is expected to begin construction on the Vista coal mine near Hinton within a few months. The mine is expected to be operational by 2015. Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction Job Creation AB
Holiday Inn Express and Staybridge Suites are spending $25M to build two new hotels in Red Deer. Construction is expected to begin this summer and finish by 2014. Accommodation and Food Services Job Creation AB
The Town Of Canmore is seeking lifeguards for the newly opened Elevation Place Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Job Creation AB
The Medicine River Wildlife Centre is starting construction on a new education centre and wildlife hospital; it is expected to be completed by 2014. Construction Job Creation AB
BBC Contractors won the bid to construct the $1.6M Carseland Lagoon earthworks and piping modifications Construction Job Creation AB
The Calgary Catholic Immigration Society's oil and gas training programs have launched a fast-track power engineering training program Educational Services Other Type of Event AB
Construction will begin shortly on the new $3.7M gym for Hugh Sutherland School in Carstairs Construction Job Creation AB
The Town of Cochrane will begin construction on the $1.4M first phase of Riverfront Park by fall of 2013 Construction Job Creation AB
Grande Prairie Regional College will host a career expo on April 30 Educational Services Other Type of Event AB
New Horizon Co-operative will be opening two new gas stations this year Retail Trade Job Creation AB
Grande Prairie Regional College recently laid off 27 employees Educational Services Layoff AB
Edmonton-based steel fabricator, Waiward Steel, recently laid of approximately 50 workers Wholesale Trade Layoff AB
Imperial Oil Ltd.'s Kearl oil-sands mine, located north of Fort McMurray, will begin production shortly Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction Other Type of Event AB
Claim Post Resources Inc. is planning to construct a $30M fracking sand processing plant near Seymourville Construction Job Creation MB
Winnipeg based on-line pharmaceutical company, Canada Drugs, is laying off employees Health Care and Social Assistance Layoff MB
A list of job titles that are eligible for the skilled worker program has been released by Citizenship and Immigration Canada N/A Other Type of Event MB
Provincial Budget 2013 provides tax incentive to developers to encourage construction of rental housing in Manitoba Construction Job Creation MB
Province of Manitoba announces funding for nurses training Health Care and Social Assistance Other Type of Event MB
Retail sales increase in Manitoba during February Retail Trade Other Type of Event MB
Boeing announces expansion to their Murray Industrial Park plant in Winnipeg Construction Other Type of Event MB
The Province of Manitoba is providing apprenticeship seats and training supports for income assistance recipients N/A Other Type of Event MB
Canada-Manitoba agricultural support program, Going Forward 2, receives 5yr-$176M extension Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Other Type of Event MB
Rural Saskatchewan faces a potential shortage of lawyers Educational Services Other Type of Event SK
In February, the Saskatchewan manufacturing sales increased 5.9 per cent over the same period in 2012 Manufacturing Other Type of Event SK
Construction continues on the $53M expansion project at Saskatoon's John G. Diefenbaker airport, with completion expected by September 2014 Construction Other Type of Event SK
The Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology announced layoffs of 16 instructors and support staff, spread over a number of programs at all four campuses in Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, and Moose Jaw Educational Services Layoff SK
The Saskatoon Health Region has ordered a freeze on hiring and limits on overtime Health Care and Social Assistance Other Type of Event SK
K+S Potash Canada increased the budget by $850M for its Legacy potash project near Bethune, and delayed the targeted completion date by six months Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction Other Type of Event SK
The Sun Country Health Region reopened the Arcola Health Centre emergency and inpatient services in February after successfully recruiting new doctors Health Care and Social Assistance Other Type of Event SK
Canadian National Railway has added over $100M to upgrade the rail lines between Winnipeg and Edmonton Transportation and Warehousing Other Type of Event SK
International Vaccine Centre expects to hire 25 staff at the new $144M facility in Saskatoon Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Job Creation SK
Kenmore Land Company plans to start work this summer on a seven-year $150M project to build a 400-acre seniors' village in the Corman Park Rural Municipality, south of Saskatoon Accommodation and Food Services Other Type of Event SK
FedDev Ontario has invested $1.85M in four Ottawa area software companies. 360pi Corporation, SWIX Inc., Therapeutic Monitoring Systems and Capital Angel Network, are expected to create up to 44 jobs initially, with an additional 67 jobs by 2016. Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Job Creation ON
Vale opened its new $13M processing facility at its precious metals refinery in Port Colborne Manufacturing Job Creation ON
General Motors is recalling 114 production workers to the Glendale Powertrain plant in St. Catharines in June and 60 workers in the fall Manufacturing Job Creation ON
McMaster Children’s Hospital opened a pediatric ophthalmology centre in Hamilton Health Care and Social Assistance Job Creation ON
Penn Energy of Pennsylvania started site preparation on its 90-acre solar panel farm near Baltimore, just northeast of Cobourg, creating approximately 100 short-term jobs Utilities Job Creation ON
The Wingham and District Hospital will receive provincial government funding for renovations and new construction. Work will start by spring 2014. Construction Job Creation ON
Crate Marine Sales will open a new location at 25 Dundas St. in Belleville. The location will offer a variety of boats for sale, as well as service and dockage. In addition to the new storefront, area dockage is expected to expand significantly. N/A Job Creation ON
A 25,000 sq.-ft. Bed, Bath and Beyond has opened in London Retail Trade Job Creation ON
Construction of $2.2M science labs at Dresden high school to commence late spring Construction Job Creation ON
Construction of a 32,000 sq.-ft. building at new Leamington industrial park has started Construction Job Creation ON
All eight Bruce Power plant nuclear generating units in Tiverton are now again in full operation. Bruce Power is currently seeking supply chain, IT, project management, operations and maintenance staff. Utilities Job Creation ON
Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Wellington received $5.5M from the provincial government to continue work on the design of the new hospital Construction Other Type of Event ON
Chesley District High School will undergo a $2.1M renovation to convert it to a JK-12 school which will be ready in September 2014. Kinghurst Community School will close in June 2014 and its students transferred to Chesley. Construction Job Creation ON
The London District Catholic school board issued 142 potential layoff notices to teachers Educational Services Layoff ON
Indigo Books in downtown Kingston will close on June 29 after the company decided not to renew its lease. The store employed over 20 full-time staff and several part-time staff. Retail Trade Layoff ON
The Canadian Jewish News will stop publishing in June affecting 50 employees in Toronto and Montreal Information and Cultural Industries Layoff ON
Babcock & Wilcox Canada Ltd., a steam generation products manufacturer, laid off 26 workers at its Cambridge location Manufacturing Layoff ON
Longtime Cobourg manufacturer Signode [Strapex] will close in June, affecting 25 workers. Parent company Illinois Tool Works is consolidating operations in the U.S. Manufacturing Layoff ON
Foley’s Furnishing in Collingwood will close, affecting nine full-time employees and one part-time employee Retail Trade Layoff ON
Resolute Forest Products announced a two-week shutdown at their newsprint mill in Thunder Bay, affecting more than 100 workers. The company cites market conditions for the downtime. Manufacturing Other Type of Event ON
The Stratford Accelerator Centre, which offers support to technology-based business start-ups, officially opens in May N/A Other Type of Event ON
Stanhope beach resort was destroyed by fire. The resort owners are assisting the approximately 100 employees to find other employment with their other properties or within the tourism sector on PEI. Accommodation and Food Services Other Type of Event PE
A new Tim Horton's in Souris will employ 30 full-time and part-time staff Accommodation and Food Services Job Creation PE
CONTAX, a business software IT company, has expanded into Charlottetown and plans to employ up to 37 people over the next five years Information and Cultural Industries Job Creation PE
A tender worth $16.7M was awarded to Pomerleau Inc. towards the construction of a new St. Teresa's school in St. John's. The school is expected to be ready for classes by September, 2014. Construction Other Type of Event NL
An agreement was reached in Newfoundland and Labrador between the Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union and the Association of Seafood Producers over the price of crab. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Other Type of Event NL
The provincial government Dept. of Tourism, Culture and Recreation announced a grant of $15,000 to the West Rock Community Centre in Corner Brook for a new rock climbing wall. Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Other Type of Event NL
Construction has started in Corner Brook to redevelop the former Regina High School as an intermediate school, scheduled to open in September, 2014. Marco Services Ltd. was awarded a contract worth nearly $12M to undertake this work. Construction Other Type of Event NL
The provincial and federal governments announced funding in the amount of $775,000 for Heveco, a company that harvests peat moss in Tabusintac NB. The funding will primarily be used to purchase new equipment to improve productivity at the operation. Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction Other Type of Event NB
Bluedrop Performance Learning Inc., a company offering workplace-based training, plans on creating 22 new jobs at its centre of excellence in Miramichi. Bluedrop currently employs approximately 55 persons. Educational Services Job Creation NB
MQM Quality Manufacturing of Tracadie-Sheila specializing in steel construction has received $400,000 from the provinces' Northern NB Economic Dev. And Innovation Fund, and a $500,000 interest-free loan from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA). The money will be used to purchase a new machine for cutting steel. The expanded production is expected to create 10 additional jobs. According to its president, the company has created 20 new jobs in the last year. Manufacturing Other Type of Event NB
A new eight-story building comprising of 78 units, including condos, apartments and commercial space, is to be constructed on the corner of Wesley, Queen and Lester streets in downtown Moncton. Construction is expected to start this Fall, with completion estimated within 18 months. Construction Other Type of Event NB
A dyslexia support group plans to open a Help Centre in Dieppe this Fall employing five specialists in learning disorders. The Association sud-est Dyslexie-Action is planning to finance their project by launching a fundraising campaign to raise $200,000 to open the Centre. Educational Services Other Type of Event NB
The mayor of Dieppe and the minister of Transportation and Infrastructure announced the creation of a partnership to invest $1.5M to improve Dieppe Boulevard and Acadie Avenue. The provincial government will invest $550,000 for Dieppe Boulevard and $200,000 for repaving Acadie Avenue in the Chartersville marsh area. This is the first phase of a two-year $2.25M project to improve these two main roads. The work will begin this summer. Construction Other Type of Event NB
Saint-Léonard will renovate their municipal garage at a cost of $400,000. The condemned portion of the existing garage will be demolished and a new section constructed to replace it. The municipality expects to have the construction completed by this Fall. Construction Other Type of Event NB
The town of Tracadie-Sheila is expected to lose laundry services at their local hospital, leading to a loss of 10 jobs. The provincial government announced that it was consolidating these services and is transferring the hospital's laundry services to the Campbellton hospital. The municipal council of Tracadie-Sheila is sending a letter to the minister Claude Landry to voice their concerns about this decision. Health Care and Social Assistance Layoff NB
A new apprentice program has begun in southern New Brunswick. The program enables high school students interested in the trades to begin their career training by taking part in paid summer work terms. As part of the program the students will also be able to take trade courses as electives during the school term. Educational Services Other Type of Event NB
The New Brunswick government announced that it will increase welfare rates by four percent in October 2013 and a further three percent in April 2014. In addition the government has revised their wage exemption policy, allowing welfare recipients to retain more of their earnings should they become employed. Public Administration Other Type of Event NB
A job fair will be held in Fredericton on April 30th at the Delta Hotel for job seekers interested in working in Western Canada. Seven companies will be represented at the fair. Construction Other Type of Event NB
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans will allow lobster fishermen in Northern New Brunswick to begin the season a day early on Monday April 29th. This applies to Lobster Fishing Area 23, which covers the area from Campbellton to Escuminac. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Other Type of Event NB
The federal government will contribute $1.3M to the Fortress of Louisbourg in 2013 to develop new visitor activities and promote the 300th anniversary of its founding Public Administration Other Type of Event NS
Ocean Optometry and Moksha Yoga have recently opened locations in the area, while the Cellar Bar & Grill and the Gracious Indian takeout will close Accommodation and Food Services Other Type of Event NS
Armco Capital Inc. expects to begin work on a subdivision near McCabe Lake in Middle Sackville in May 2013 Construction Other Type of Event NS
The OldTriangle Irish Alehouse, based in Halifax, plans to open a location in Sydney and train up to 50 workers Accommodation and Food Services Job Creation NS
Construction is expected to begin in the spring or early summer of 2013 on a new recreational and competitive rowing centre on Lochaber Lake Construction Job Creation NS
Marinus Verhagen Enterprises Ltd. will begin building an asbestos disposal facility in McLellans Brook this spring and open it later in 2013 Construction Job Creation NS
Composite Atlantic Ltd. of Lunenburg has landed a contract to produce a composite wheel bin for airline fuselages. Some job growth at the company is expected. Manufacturing Job Creation NS
Thermo Dynamics, a Dartmouth-based manufacturer of solar heating hardware, expects to hire around 10 new employees over the next two years. The company will install systems in homes as part of a pilot project run by city council. Manufacturing Job Creation NS
The federal government will contribute to infrastructure projects in Cape Breton, including work on community centres, fire halls, and trails Construction Other Type of Event NS
According to Export Development Canada, improvements in the United States economy will lead to increased exports of forest products, fish and tires from Nova Scotia Manufacturing Other Type of Event NS
A new biomass fuel plant in Point Tupper expected to eventually create more than 200 direct and indirect jobs will start producing electricity in May 2013 Utilities Job Creation NS

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