Hamilton’s businesses have spoken — and the data is in.

The 2026 Hamilton Business Survey Report highlights the opportunities and challenges shaping our local economy, based on insights from nearly 600 employers across all sectors.

 

From rising business costs and recruitment challenges to skill gaps and newcomer talent, this report provides a snapshot of what employers are experiencing today — and what’s needed to support a strong workforce tomorrow.

📊 Now Released: Hamilton International Student Report

 

Now available in Punjabi, French, Chinese, and Arabic!

 

This report presents findings from a joint initiative between Workforce Planning Hamilton and the Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council (HIPC) to better understand where workforce gaps exist for international students in Hamilton, and why they persist.

The project focuses primarily on international students currently studying in the City, with additional insight from recent international graduates who participated in the research.

 

FEDCAP is hiring for a Remote Technology Success Manager

 

Click here to view job listing!

 

McMaster Student Union is hiring for a Student Walk Home Attendant

 

Click here to view job listing!

 

St. Joseph's Healthcare is hiring for a Clinical Manager

 

Click here to view job listing!

Join us on April 21 to celebrate, learn and connect!

 

This annual event aims to reflect on the work of HIPC over the past year, specifically celebrating the work and accomplishments since the implementation of our Community Plan 2025-2028 that guides our work.

 

Event Features:

• Performance by Keith Silver, singer-songwriter from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory

• Celebrating one year of the Community Plan

• Plenary Session on Immigration and Settlement, moderated by Terri Bedminster (Refuge Newcomer Health) and featuring speakers:

  • Amanda Sim, McMaster University

  • Jemimah Amos, Good Shepherd

  • Luc Bonaventure Amoussou, Immigrants Working Centre

  • Mary Crea-Aresenio, McMaster University

• Networking

   

This is a free event, open to all. Breakfast will be served. Registration required.

 

Due to limited seating capacity, we kindly ask to limit attendance to two representatives from the same group.

Volunteer Drivers Needed – Make a Difference in Your Community

 

Hamilton Child and Family Supports (HCFS) is seeking volunteer drivers to help provide safe, reliable transportation for children and families to appointments, visits, and programs.

 

This rewarding opportunity plays a vital role in reducing barriers and ensuring families stay connected to essential supports.

 

Volunteers must have a valid driver’s licence, access to a reliable vehicle, and a compassionate, professional approach when working with children and families.

 

Flexible scheduling, ongoing support, and mileage reimbursement are provided.

Interested in giving back?

 

Contact HCFS to learn more and get involved.

Has your garbage not been picked up? Is there a pothole on your street?

 

The City of Hamilton has created a new online platform for residents to report issues within the community. Regardless of whether it's graffiti, missed garbage collection, potholes or another issue, you can now report it on this new platform. There are categories to choose from, each with its own unique set of questions to ensure all details are logged. You can report an issue here.

 

They also launched a platform to ask questions instead of reporting an issue. With similar categories to the reporting tool, you can use this to get more information about municipal processes or issues affecting residents. You can ask a question here.

Manufacturing layoffs across Canada are making headlines every week. Behind each announcement are real people trying to figure out what comes next.

Through our work supporting jobseekers across North America, including displaced manufacturing workers, we’ve had the chance to hear directly from people navigating difficult transitions. 

One of the quiet limitations of traditional career development practice is an over-reliance on seriousness. There is an implicit belief that the more significant the decision, the more serious and structured the process must be. 

Career development professionals might recognize this pattern: clients arrive thoughtful, articulate and highly analytical. They have already considered their options, weighed risks and reflected on what they “should” do next.

Workforce Planning Hamilton’s  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!