Links for Job Seekers

Labour Market Information (LMI)

Elgin Middlesex Oxford Workforce Planning and Development Board – Local labour market reports, surveys, publications & more!
London Chamber of Commerce
London Economic Development Corporation – includes links to business directory
Strathroy Chamber of Commerce
Working in Canada – Local to national labour market reports from Government of Canada
Worktrends

Ontario LMI Links

Labour Market Information from Ontario Government
Labour Market Bulletins from Service Canada – by province with breakdowns
Ontario Economic Statistics – updates & statistics from Ontario Ministry of Finance
Ontario Job Futures – see data and trends link for reports etc.
Ontario Minimum Wage – Invest In Ontario, Ministry of Labour

National LMI Links

Canadian Chamber of Commerce – Find Chambers of Commerce across Canada
Canadian Trade Index – Search Canadian companies
Conference Board of Canada – insight on economic trends, public policy and organizational performance
Frasers Industrial Directory – search specific companies online
Industry Canada – Canadian Business and Consumer information
Industry Canada – information by industrial sector
NAICS – North American Industry Classification System

Statistics Canada – Stats Canada
National Occupational Codes – Occupational codes, titles and descriptions used in Canada
Working in Canada – provides job seekers with a detailed labour market report customized to their occupation and a location throughout Canada
Working in Canada – search employment prospects, wages & salaries, industrial profiles, etc.

Career Research

Canadian Careers – Guide to finding the right career
Career Cruising  – Explore Career Opportunities of interest to you
Career Exploration – Identify, research and make career decisions. A Service Canada website
Essential Skills – Learn more about the essential skills you need for the job you want. Search over 300 job profiles
Experience Works – Assisting business and older workers transition or re-enter the workforce
Exploring Occupations
GATES – for people who are looking for work but do not plan to go to college or university
Global Experience Ontario – Resources for Internationally Trained Individuals
Job and Career Resources for Mature Workers
JobHuntersBible.com – Career testing and advice links
NOC – National Occupational Classification
Ontario Job Futures – Information on the current trends and future outlook for 190 occupations common to Ontario
Ontario Prospects – annual career planning guide
Ontario Skills Passport – The Ontario Skills Passport (OSP) provides clear descriptions of the Essential Skills and work habits important for work, learning and life
Over 45 and Looking for Work?
Better Jobs Ontario – Skills training from Employment Ontario
Working in Canada – Provides job seekers with a detailed labour market report customized to their occupation and a location
WORKink – online career development AND employment portal for Canadians with disabilities
WorkStory.net – watch & listen to people describing their jobs in many types of career categories