1. Labour Market Trends John Daggett Employer Developer,
School of Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation
Head Coach, Men’s Varsity Rugby

2. Why do students need labour market information (LMI) ?
It’s part of the decision making process

3. What are the benefits of using LMI?
If your students are prepared, they are more likely to:
Make informed choices about career pathways
Identify education and training options
Learn about trends in a particular sector or geographical area

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5. 2017 Labour Market Year-in-Review Workshop
Ontario’s Top Occupations
(6,970,625 Workers)
Sales and Service Occupations – 1,632,085 (23.4%)
Business, Finance and Admin Occupations – 1,124,770 (16.2%)
Trades, Transport and Equip. Op – 927,820 (13.3%)
Education, Law, Social, Com., Gov. Services – 831,340 (11.9%)
Management Occupations – 790,880 (11.3%)
Ontario’s Top Industries
(7,141,675 Workers)
Retail Trade – 783,540 (10.97%)
Health Care and Social Assistance – 754,555 (10.56%)
Manufacturing – 683,335 (9.56%)
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services – 567,825 (7.95%)
Educational Services – 528,470 (7.4%)

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12. 2017 Labour Market Year-in-Review Workshop
Legislation: Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017
Minimum Wage Categories
Current to Dec. 31, 2017
Jan. 1, 2018 to Dec. 31, 2018
Jan to Sept. 30, 2019
General Minimum Wage
$11.60 per hour
$14.00 per hour
$15.00 per hour
Students under 18 who work not more than 28 hours per week when school is in session, or work during a school break or summer holidays
$10.90 per hour
$13.15 per hour
$14.10 per hour
Liquor Servers
$10.10 per hour
$12.20 per hour
$13.05 per hour
Hunting and Fishing Guides
$58.00
Rate for working less than five consecutive hours in a day
$116.00
Rate for working five or more hours in a day, whether or not the hours are consecutive
$70.00
$140.00
$75.00
$150.00
Homeworkers (employees doing paid work in their own home for an employer)
$12.80 per hour
$15.40 per hour
$16.50 per hour

13. 2017 Labour Market Year-in-Review Workshop
Immigrant Populations

14. Industries in Ontario: Growth Sectors
Healthcare
Manager
Nurse
Medical Lab Tech
Human Services
Social Worker
Family and Marriage counsellor
Community Social Work

15. Industries in Ontario: Growth Sectors
Business and Finance
Finance professional
Human Resources
Accountant
Insurance
Travel and Tourism
Accomodation
Restaurant and Food Service

16. Industries in Ontario: Growth Sectors
Technology
Computer and Information systems
Software engineer and design
Information systems analyst
Programmer
Network technician
Graphic Design

17. Industries in Ontario: Growth Sectors
Trades
Civil Engineer
Cargo handler
Electrician
Heavy duty equipment mechanic
Welder
Carpenter
Truck driver

18. Here at Georgian College
Electrical Eng Tech/Mechanical Eng Tech
Automotive Business/Management (huge category) is still in high demand (Dealerships, Corporate offices, Aftermarket companies, Auto Finance, Marketing, Rental companies etc.)
Accounting and Marketing are booming.  The OPTI program is always strong as well.
Civil is growing rapidly for coop and full time employment.  I need more students actually, and I have a lot. 
With infrastructure and retirements, this area of construction is booming.  Municipalities, Governments, Construction Companies and Engineering companies everywhere in Ontario.

19. Here at Georgian College
HRAC, is also growing in full time work.  I get positions every day from employers trying to fill vacant positions, all over Ontario, many in the Simcoe County area for sure.
Precision skills!!!! HUGE demand
I can tell you that IT jobs are very much in demand and a growing trend as the technology is changing. Back and front End Developers, Information Security, Computer Technician Networking (Help Desk),  Web Developers and Big Data all have many opportunities for jobs.
Accommodations, Culinary, Recreation

20. Industries in Ontario: Decline Sectors

21. Industries in Ontario: Most Jobs

22. Apprenticeship – highest in Ontario

23. Access the Ontario Labour Market Report
Ontario Labour Market Links and Resources
Labour Market Information
Occupational Research
Education Research
Skills Research
Career Planning Research
Trades and Apprenticeship Research
Permission granted by the Ontario LMR

24. Sources
Trade Schools, Colleges and Universities, 2018,
Saint Cyr, Christian 2017 Labour Market Year-in-Review