Are you starting or expanding a business? Looking for ways to attract skilled workers? Use labour market information (LMI) to give you the building blocks you need to develop and grow a business.

The economy and labour market are constantly changing. By incorporating LMI into your planning you’ll be able to more quickly take advantage of changing opportunities.

LMI can help you:

• Understand trends in the economy and your industry
• Develop a clear picture of the market and your competition
• Use information about your community, your region, and the global market to attract employees and customers

Understand Trends in the Economy

Regardless of whether the economy shrinks or expands, most employers experience a hiring crunch at some point. As an employer, you can use LMI to gauge the supply of available workers and learn where you can recruit new employees.

Visit the section on Labour Market Statistics to learn more about the economy, labour market trends, projections and other statistics.

Understand Your Industry and Competition

Want to take advantage of opportunities in your industry?

Use LMI to identify the potential partnerships and funding sources that will help develop and grow your business. You can also use LMI to find and expand into new markets.

Attract High Quality Workers

LMI can help you expand your workforce. It helps you identify skill needs, plan staff development and find training programs for your business. It can also help you write clear job descriptions and set wage rates to attract and retain quality employees.

Visit the Labour Market Projections page for provincial and regional information about the projected supply and demand for workers in various occupations to 2019.