Automation Booms After COVID
Ideally, automation can redeploy workers into better and more interesting work. Past experience suggests that such automation waves eventually create more jobs than they destroy, but that they also disproportionately wipe out less skilled jobs that many low-income workers depend on.
Looking for a New Career? Here Are 3 Jobs in Demand Right Now
The pandemic has put many parts of the economy into a tailspin — but some jobs and sectors are in high demand, opening up opportunities for those looking for a new career. According to a recent poll from KPMG, 70 per cent of Canadian businesses are struggling to find skilled talent, with the health-care, food and transportation industries in most need.
New Deals Tentatively Reached for Canada Post Workers
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has voted to ratify tentative two-year extension agreements for employees including mail carriers and delivery drivers. The union says the workers will also see wage increases but they didn’t say by how much.
Economic Recovery Continues as 90,000 Jobs Added in August
Statistics Canada says gains in the service sector pushed employment there back to pre-pandemic levels for the first time, although some areas are still lagging, such as retail and food services.
Job Opportunities A quick peek at who's hiring in the Cowichan Valley
Countrywide Village Realty in Lake Cowichan is looking for an Administrative Assistant for general office duties, conveyancing, and some general accounting. Real estate experience preferred.
Job Club: An informal get-together with our awesome Job Developer, Shannon, special guests and peers. You are welcome to join the lively discussions or if you're a little more introverted just come to listen & learn in this safe and supportive environment.
YOU'RE INVITED! September is Disability Employment Month, highlighting the significant role people with disabilities play in British Columbia’s workforce, while also promoting resources and tools employers can use to reduce barriers to inclusion and build better, more accessible workplaces.
We have invited some special guests to join us and are very happy to offer two separate events on September 23rd. The first event will be geared towards job seekers and the second is for our local employers.
We encourage you to join us and learn about the variety of tools and supports we can provide to both job seekers and employers.
Space is limited so RSVP early for your spot. Please indicate in your RSVP if you are an employer or job seeker. workbc-events@ethoscmg.com
Featured Programs & Services
Each week we will highlight a service or program that can be accessed through our centre. Our services are always FREE.
The Secret to Happiness at Work
No doubt a substantial chunk of job-satisfaction is due to the fact that having any job at all makes people happier. Unemployment is one of the biggest sources of unhappiness people can face. When one has a job, the factors that most affect satisfaction have little to do with the line of work. Read on to learn how to pick a job that will actually make you happy.
