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Future-Proofing Canada’s Biomanufacturing Workforce: National Skills and Training Study Delivers Critical Insights
The Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL) | September 24, 2024
Study finds 74% of employers plan to hire in the next three years, with 50% of new hires expected to fill manufacturing/production and laboratory technician roles.
In the Media
Automation will change many jobs in agrifood
Alex Binkley, National Newswatch | September 24, 2024
Ottawa-Nearly one-third of the jobs in agriculture and one-fifth of those in food and beverage manufacturing could be taken over by automation within the next decade, which will require the development of new skill sets in the sector, says a report from the Conference Board of Canada.
Research
Gender, diversity and discrimination in the workplace
Workplace discrimination in Canada is a significant issue that affects a wide range of employees and has an impact on broader workplace culture. Discrimination in...
Project
Future-proofing the personal support worker workforce: Toward confidence, competence and resilience
Personal support workers (PSWs) often lack appropriate professional development opportunities despite playing a crucial role in Ontario’s health-care system, especially in the face of new challenges like the pandemic. To address this gap, the University Health Network (UHN) team collaborated with new and existing partners to develop and launch education and advocacy resources to increase PSW competence, confidence and resilience in providing safe and effective care.
Project
Resilience of newcomer women in northwestern Ontario: Overcoming economic shock due to the COVID-19 pandemic
The project “Resilience of newcomer women in northwestern Ontario: Overcoming economic shock due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” led by Lakehead University, explored the employment challenges and recovery prospects of newcomer women in northwestern Ontario post-COVID-19. Conducted in both rural and urban areas, the study involved 66 interviews and surveys with over 5,000 residents of northwestern Ontario. The study was designed to assess how the pandemic affected these women’s job opportunities.
Project
Future of work skills development program
This project centred on several key research questions aimed at addressing the urgent needs of the Canadian labour market, particularly changes to job prospects and the accelerating trend of technology adoption.
Project
Skills, Explore, Achieve, Revive (SOAR)
Have questions about our work? Do you need access to a report in English or French? Please contact communications@fsc-ccf.ca. How to Cite This ReportChan, G.,...
Project
Skills matching and opportunities in wood manufacturing
The Wood Manufacturing Council (WMC), with support from the Conference Board of Canada (CBoC), launched the Skills Matching and Opportunities in Wood Manufacturing project to address the gap between job seekers' desires for viable and desirable career transitions and the recruitment challenges faced by the wood manufacturing sector.