Labour Market Information
Title: Alberta Labour Market Canadian Site
Level: HS
Comment: This site provides regional labour market information for Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
Title: Canadian Job Futures Canadian Site
Level: HS
Comment: This site is Canada’s National Career and Educational Planning Tool.
Title: Wageinfo Canadian Site
Level: HS
Comment: The information on this site is useful in planning education and careers. It also helps organizations to determine pay scales and develop policy. Wage data is organized by geographic location, occupation and industry group. Limited to 475 occupations so significant information is not always available.
Title: Government of Canada-Labour Market Information *Canadian Site*
Level: HS
Comment: This site is the portal through which to access National labour market information and statistics. Users should navigate through the portal using the blue menu on the left of the home page.
Title: Fort McMurray, Alberta-Labour Market Information *Canadian Site*
Level: All levels
Comment: This sited is funded by the Alberta Government. It provides absolutely invaluable information about labour market, housing and employment conditions in Fort McMurray. Visit this site if you are considering looking for work in Fort McMurray.
Title: Making Career Sense of Labour Market Information *Canadian Site*
Level: C&U
Comment: This site is aimed at career counsellors but it has valuable information about the importance of understanding the current labour market in terms of being prepared for desired careers. Concepts are illustrated through the story of a laid off worker, David. David’s story helps to highlight the importance of labour market information when coping with or responding to changes in the economy and the workforce.