Less than a year ago, Alberta was still complaining of a labour shortage. Schools couldn’t find bus drivers, job vacancy rates were the highest in the country. It’s no secret that the situation has changed. The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers says that 35,000 oilpatch jobs have been cut this year, 25,000 from the oil … Continue reading
Canada’s oil and natural gas industry supports federal budget measures announced yesterday to foster growth and development of Canada’s future skilled trades workforce, the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers said today. “Our industry is the largest employer of skilled trades workers in Canada so we strongly support government measures to promote careers in this sector,” … Continue reading
Alberta business groups demand action on labour shortage – Calgary – CBC News A coalition of Alberta business groups is calling on the federal and provincial governments to work with industry to address labour shortages in western Canada. “Every sector of the economy will be hit hard by a shortage of workers,” said coalition spokesperson … Continue reading