Bi-Weekly Newsletter
Volume 7: Issue 2. July 18, 2025 |
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Leaders in Workforce Development
Hamilton's Labour Market Connection
Labour Market Updates, News & Community Info
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The Latest From WPH
Your source of Labour Market Information in Hamilton
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๐ June 2025 Workforce Snapshot is here!
Hamilton continues to lead with a 6.3% unemployment rate, outperforming both the Ontario (7.8%) and national (6.9%) averages. Employment rose by 14,700 workers, with big gains in the private and public sectors!
Curious about top employers, job demand, and sector trends?๐ฅ View the full report on our website available in our Linktree!
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Have you read our 2024-2025 Local Labour Market Plan?
Workforce Planning Hamilton has released its annual LLMP, providing valuable insights into the state of Hamilton's labour market. This report dives into local data, highlights key trends, and identifies gaps within our industries.
Stay informed and check out the full report now!
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Stay Connected with Workforce Planning Hamilton! ๐๐
Looking for the latest labour market updates, reports, and insights? Our Linktree has it all in one place!
๐ Access our Monthly Snapshot,
๐ Read the latest newsletter,
๐ Explore the 2025 Business Survey results,
๐ Dive into our Labour Market Plan,
๐ And much more!
Follow us online and stay informed with Hamiltonโs most reliable labour market information.
Visit now: linktr.ee/WorkforcePlanningHamilton
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Hamilton Community Updates
Find out what's happening in the city!
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Employment Hamilton is Hiring! |
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๐ Now Hiring: Executive Director at Employment Hamilton
Employment Hamilton is seeking a dynamic Executive Director to lead daily operations including:
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Guide the organizationโs mission, long-term strategy, and financial health in partnership with the Board
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Oversee program development, budgets, and financial planning alongside the Finance Manager
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Cultivate strong relationships with funders (Fedcap Canada) and community stakeholders
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Supervise staff, foster professional development, and shape organizational culture
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Act as a community liaisonโrepresenting Employment Hamilton at events, advisory groups, and service provider meetings
๐ To apply: Email your cover letter and resume (combined in one PDF) to EHHR@EmploymentHamilton.com
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๐ง Steps to Success: Arabic-Language Wellness Sessions
YWCA Hamilton, in collaboration with Abrar TMH Services, is offering a free 4-day, in-person Arabic-language wellness series designed for newcomer women and gender-diverse individuals. These culturally sensitive sessions focus on emotional well-being, empowerment, and building personal strength during settlement.
๐๏ธ Dates: July 22โ25, 2025๐ Time: 11:00 AM โ 12:30 PM
๐ Location: YWCA Hamilton (75 MacNab Street South)
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Bus tickets and childminding available |
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Sign Language Conversation Club |
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Hamilton Public Library is holding an American Sign Language Conversation Club located on the 2nd Floor of the Central Library. Whether you are just beginning or already well-versedโall skill levels are welcome.
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๐ Community Saturday at Hamilton Urban Core!
Join the Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Hub for a fun-filled Community Saturday on July 19th from 10 AM to 1 PM at 430 Cannon St East!
Enjoy food, connect with others, and get creative with clay sculpture making as part of the centreโs ongoing wellness programming.
๐ฝ๏ธ Free food
๐จ Hands-on art activity
๐ฟ A great way to support mental health and community connection
๐ For more info, call 905-522-3233 or email MHAThub@hucchc.com
๐ www.hucchc.com
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Join Us for the 26th Annual Park 'N Party!
Come celebrate summer with the community at the 26th Annual Park 'N Party hosted by Compass Community Health. It's going to be a fun-filled afternoon with a FREE Community BBQ, live music, face painting, a bouncy castle, and over 20 community partners!
๐ Date: July 23, 2025
โฐ Time: 4:00 - 7:00 PM
๐ Location: Compass Community Health, 438 Hughson St. N.
This event is free and open to everyone, so bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a great time! Special thanks to our Platinum Sponsors, Black & McDonald and TD, for making this event possible.
See you there! ๐ |
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What's In The News?
Latest updates!
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โThe Government of Canada is working tirelessly to build up Canadaโs life sciences and biomanufacturing sector to develop safe and effective next-generation treatments. Since March 2020, over $2.3 billion has been invested to rebuild Canadaโs vaccines, therapeutics and biomanufacturing capacity across our country."
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"Scheduled to open in late 2025, TD Coliseum is set to become the new centerpiece for concerts, sporting events, family entertainment, trade shows, and community events in the Golden Horseshoe, offering superior premium hospitality experiences."
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Did you know, you can now request data from Workforce Planning Hamilton using our Data Request form?
Workforce Planning Hamiltonโs labour market information can help identify:
- In-demand Industries, Skills & Jobs
- Workforce demographics
- Growing, declining & changing trends
- Job vacancy data
- Labour force supply & demand
- Immigration into the workforce
- Currently hiring skills & positions
- And More!
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