Employment
Edmonton job gains mirror national numbers but rest of Alberta sees job losses: Statistics Canada
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Canada gained 63,000 jobs in September, lowering the unemployment rate. That was largely in BC and Ontario. Provincially here it’s a different story. Alberta lost 6,000 jobs, yet Edmonton picked up 3,000. Continue reading
B.C. jobless rate drops 1.1 per cent, ties for largest drop in provincial history
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
“The last time it occurred in May 1977 when there was a 1.1 percentage point drop.” Continue reading
‘I’m fully clean and no one will hire me,’ says woman recovering from crystal meth addiction
A Kingston woman opens up about the obstacles she faces after completing rehab and living a sober lifestyle. Continue reading
Sask. government declares October as Disability Employment Awareness Month
October has been designated as Disability Employment Awareness Month by the Government of Saskatchewan. Continue reading
Positive changes to Canadian indigenous underemployment: Report
A new report looking at employment and skills outcomes in Canada shows Indigenous people still face numerous barrier, but changes when there are Indigenous-led programs. Continue reading
Blood Tribe housing project brings employment as well as homes to area
By Matt Battochio Videographer
A housing project on the Blood Tribe is creating temporary employment, while bringing much-needed homes to the area. Continue reading
Who actually gets the tip you leave? House tipping gets heated in service industry
Currently, there is very little legislation governing what can happen to tips. They’re not considered wages so there are no employment standards rules. Continue reading
Dorchester’s Armatec says 28 temporary layoffs are result of U.S. Marine Corps stop work order
The work stoppage could last up to 90 days. Afterwards, the Marine Corps could extend it, remove it, or terminate the contract. Continue reading
Employers say adjusting to marijuana in the workplace will be a ‘learning curve’
In a recent survey conducted by Mercer Canada, only one in three employers felt prepared for the impending changes coming on October 17th. Continue reading
This is why Canada’s gig economy is changing the future of jobs
The rise of the gig economy is bringing many new questions and uncertainty to the future of jobs in Canada. Continue reading
