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Current Publications and Reports
These documents and reports have been released between January 2006 to the present. If you cannot find what you are looking for here, either check the Publications/Reports - Historicals page or contact the office at info@workforceplanningboard.com or (519) 622-7122.
Please note: WPB was formerly known as WWTAB
Trends, Opportunities and Priorities Reports
Produced annually, the Trends Opportunities and Priorities (TOP) report summarizes the results of local labour market planning consultation. These consultations are facilitated by WPB, held throughout the year as well as information gathered through regular community outreach eg. regularly scheduled meetings with various community organizations, employer surveys, one-on-one key informant interviews, etc. The TOP highlights those labour market development trends and issues which have been identified by the community as being of the highest priority for action. It acts as a vehicle to provide opportunities for community partnership development and also avoid duplication of effort by reporting on actions already being taken.
A Lens on Local Industry in 2010
TOP January 2007
TOP January 2006
Labour Force Survey
In order to get more definitive and timely information on local employment trends, the Workforce Planning Board has established a local monthly Employment Survey. This will provide valuable insight on actual job gains/losses and the occupations which are being impacted. This same survey is also being conducted across SW Ontario in partnership with other local planning boards.
If you would like to participate in the Labour Force Survey, please contact us at info@workforceplanningboard.com
Workforce Focus Editions
Published regularly, WWF provides labour market information on trends and issues of within Waterloo Region, Wellington County and Dufferin County. WFF is available electronically by email. If you would like to be added to the distribution list, contact the office at info@workforceplanningboard.com
Sectoral Analysis January 2010
Small and Medium Enterprises November 2009
Labour Force Participation September 2009
Changes in the Employment Landscape July 2009
Promising Occupations May 2009
Renewable Energy February 2009
Information Technology November 2008
Small Business and Self Employment September 2008
Generational Comparison: Older Workers Age 45+ July 2008
Manufacturing (Guelph specific) May 2008
Aboriginal Peoples (February 2008)
Immigration,Language, and Mobility (December 2007)
Non-Profit &Voluntary Sector (November 2007)
Employment & Income of Immigrants in Waterloo Region
This fact sheet was researched and written by the Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin. These fact
sheets were created for the Waterloo Region Local Immigration Partnership – a collaboration between many community
organizations and citizens. The fact sheets were funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
To see additional fact sheets in this series about immigrants in Waterloo Region, visit the Region of Waterloo website (www.region.waterloo.on.ca) and use the search function for “immigrants in Waterloo Region”, or call the Region of Waterloo at 519-575-4400.
Immigrant Employment by Field of Study
In partnership with the Waterloo Region Immigrant Employment Network, WPB undertook a research project around Immigrant Employment. The project examined whether an immigrant's field of study had any bearing on the ability to succeed in the labour market. The resulting research has been published in two identical reports for Waterloo Region and Wellington County.
Employment Growth in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises - August 2009
To assist with local labour market planning, this report was developed to identify the top 3 to 5 industries in the area poised for future growth. WPB developed this report for the Region of Waterloo Forward Community Infrastructure Group which consists of local employers and community leaders in the Waterloo Region. The report will be distributed throughout the community.
Healthcare Workforce Forum #2 Final Report - August 2009
This is the final report from the second health care workforce forum which was held in June 2009. The report identifies proposed actions put forward by health care stakeholders to try to address local workforce shortages.
Non-Traditional Careers for Women - August 2009
This report captures the current representation of women working in non-traditional careers within Waterloo Region, Wellington County and Dufferin County, focusing on the top twenty occupations. Informative career sheets on the identified occupations are included in the report.
Older Worker Retention Strategies – January 2009
A study to look at how retention strategies can support older workers.
Demand for Healthcare Workers in Waterloo Wellington 2008 to 2017 – January 2008
This study looks at demand for workers in 16 occupations in the health care sector over the next ten years.
Upskilling: Workers at Risk? – March 2007
The most recent report on changing skill levels within local occupations and identifies occupations at risk.
Skill Requirements in the Local Manufacturing Sector - January 2006
A report that summarizes and discusses the skills needs in local manufacturing.
