November 2019 News & Resources

November 15, 2019

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This soft skill will boost your employability

World Economic Forum, 2019-10-24

Three-quarters of American companies say they have difficulty recruiting the right people, with critical thinking among the top requirements, according to the Society for Human Resource Management. That begs the question: can these 'soft skills' be taught. Read more

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CBRE report sheds new light on tech job growth in Vancouver

Betakit, 2019-10-30

With a growth rate of 30 percent over the last two years, Vancouver has swiped Seattle’s spot as one of the top markets for high-tech job growth in North America, according to a new report from real estate services and investment firm CBRE. Read more

Stats & Studies

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Labour force survey, October 2019

Statistics Canada, 2019-11-08

Following two consecutive months of growth, employment held steady in October. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.5%. Read more

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Payroll employment, earnings and hours, August 2019

Statistics Canada, 2019-10-31

The average weekly earnings of non-farm payroll employees were $1,035 in August, up 0.6% from July. Compared with August 2018, earnings increased by 2.9%. Read more

Occupational Highlight

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Aerospace Engineer (NOC 2146)

Aerospace engineers research, design and develop aerospace vehicles, aerospace systems and their components, and perform duties related to their testing, evaluation, installation, operation and maintenance. They are employed by aircraft and spacecraft manufacturers, air transport carriers, and in government and educational and research institutions.

SHORTAGE: This occupational group is expected to face labor shortage conditions over the period of 2017-2026 at the national level.

For Aerospace engineers & Other professional engineers, n.e.c., over the period 2017-2026, new job openings (arising from expansion demand and replacement demand) are expected to total 17,000, while 13,100 new job seekers (arising from school leavers, immigration and mobility) are expected to be available to fill them. Learn More

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