9 articles on this topic.
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Hiring is tough right now—especially in the skilled trades. An increasing number of skilled jobs are vacant, and businesses report that they are struggling to find workers to fill them. So what’s going on? Tradespeople are vital to some the country’s most critical industries, including construction, mining, manufacturing, and energy. Without a pipeline of qualified…
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In the skilled trades, 2023 was a year of innovation and transformation. Not only was it a banner year for AI, but many industries that employ skilled workers also continued to integrate automation into their core operations. In some fields it was a year of new opportunities, particularly in the energy sector, which is currently…
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Plenty has been written lately on automation—how it will increase efficiency and productivity, offering new, unprecedented opportunities for business growth in industries that employ skilled trades. But what about the benefits for skilled workers? One of the lesser-known advantages from the automation revolution is the technology’s capacity to protect employees, making their jobs safer and…
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There’s no better time to be searching for skilled jobs in manufacturing. Not only is the industry rapidly evolving in exciting ways, but there are more open roles in the skilled trades right now than ever before. Whether you’re an experienced tradesperson or pursuing your first skilled job, if you’re interested in working in the…
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In the skilled trades, technological advancements are transforming the way companies work and shaping the future of the industry. Automation, once associated mainly with manufacturing and assembly lines, is now becoming an indispensable part of countless industries and trades, including construction, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and more. As the adoption of automation becomes more widespread…
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The mining industry is changing—and the evolution is going to mean big changes to staffing in the sector. In Canada and across North America, mining is a critical industry. Canada is home to nearly half of the world’s publicly listed mining and mineral exploration companies, collectively valued at more than $285 billion as of 2021.
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It’s no secret that the ongoing labour shortage is having a major impact on recruitment in the skilled trades. As older workers retire, it’s critical that staffing agencies and HR departments recruit more young workers to fill the gaps in the skilled labour force. The problem? Recruiting Gen Z in the skilled trades is proving…
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If there is one issue recruiters and staffing agencies should be paying attention to right now, it’s the labour shortage in the skilled trades. In industries that employ skilled workers, employers are seeing unprecedented job vacancy levels—and the trend is expected to continue. Over the next decade, the employment gap will be the greatest challenge…
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As we celebrate International Women’s Day this month, there’s no better time to talk about women in the skilled trades—and what recruiters can do to support them. Known to be rewarding and lucrative, skilled work is a great career option for everyone. However, although the number of female skilled workers in Canada is increasing year…
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