Безработица в Брантфорде снизилась до 6,2% при росте занятости на седьмой месяц подряд

Brantford-Brant employment up slightly in August Article content Employment in Brantford-Brant rose for the seventh consecutive month in August. The local unemployment rate decreased 0.2 points to 6.2 per cent last month, according to the latest seasonally adjusted estimates from Statistics Canada. Recommended Videos Nationally, the unemployment rate was unchanged at 6.4 per cent. In Ontario, the rate increased by 0.1 point to 6.9 per cent. Other area regions, including St. Catharines-Niagara and Guelph, also saw their jobless rates decline, while Hamilton, Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo, and London recorded slight increases. In Brantford-Brant, employment growth was concentrated in the manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, and information, culture and recreation sectors, said a media release from the Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie. The planning board’s Grand Erie Jobs platform recorded 1,800 new job posts in August, down three per cent from July. Fewer companies are hiring, but many employers are finding suitable candidates faster than before. The Top 5 most in-demand jobs were for retail salespersons, transport truck drivers, food counter attendants, material handlers, and secondary school teachers, said the release. Building upon the solid labour market trends seen throughout our region this summer, in-person hiring and networking events across Grand Erie have seen great momentum and strong community turnouts, said the Workforce Planning Board. Local employers and job seekers can build on that summer success with two events taking place this month. First, the Brantford Steps to Employment fair will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Gihekdagye Friendship Centre, 274 Colborne St. in Brantford. This free event connects students, newcomers, and job seekers with local employers, community organizations, career services, and hands-on skills-building workshops. Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) will host its annual Job Fair on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Gathering Place by the Grand, 2593 Chiefswood Rd., Ohsweken. Featuring more than 40 employers across multiple industries, attendees can access direct hiring opportunities, resume support, onsite Service Canada assistance, and local service providers. The Workforce Planning Board is one of 25 non-profit organizations in Ontario that play a leadership role in labour force planning.