PUBLICATIONS ARCHIVE

2009

• Workforce Focus: Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises - 178KB PDF
  Which industries in Sarnia Lambton have the most small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)? And which ones have experienced an increase or decreased in the number of SMEs in the last year? This issue of Workforce Focus examines trends, characteristics and workforce-size among SMEs.
  
  Published: November 2009
   
• Workforce Focus: Labour Force Participation - 252KB PDF
  This issue of Workforce Focus examines how the nature of labour force participation has changed over the years. While those without a high school education continue to be the largest group not participating, the share of non-participants with an university degree has increased by 10% since 1998.
  
  Published: September 2009
   
• Workforce Focus: Changes in the Employment Landscape - 193KB PDF
  How has the nature of work, from part-time to full-time to multiple job holdings, changed across Ontario since 1999? This Workforce Focus examines how the employment landscape has changed and includes an analysis of employment and wage growth in Lambton County.
  
  Published: July 2009
   
• Work We Do: A 10-year Overview of Occupations in Sarnia Lambton - 523KB PDF
  "Work We Do" is a long-term overview of what jobs the Sarnia Lambton workforce has traditionally undertaken and identifies employment trends among those occupations. This 10-year perspective, from 1996 to 2006, is intended to document those jobs which have been most prevalent as well as those which have been growing or declining the fastest.
  
  Published: June 2009
   
• Workforce Focus - Recession Resistant Sectors - 144KB PDF
  A snapshot of stable or expanding sectors in Ontario from December 2007 to December 2008, including top college program employment rates. Potential local employment gaps in Lambton County are also identified.
  
  Published: May 2009
   
• 2009 TOP Report - 1.2 MB PDF
  Our annual comprehensive research report that sets out labour market trends, issues and opportunities through census data, labour market reports, surveys and consultation with community partners.
  
  Published: March 2009
   
• Workforce Focus - Skilled Trades - 151 KB PDF
  Using Census data from 2001 to 2006, this Workforce Focus details trends in the skilled trades across the province and in Lambton County prior to the current economic downturn. It identifies the top 10 growth trades in Lambton County along with replacement ratios and local concentration of specific trades.

  Published: March 2009

• Workforce Focus -Renewable Energy - 245 KB PDF
  In Lambton County, 2,600 people are employed in the local energy sector, mainly in petroleum products manufacturing. The sector will likely expand as new energy sources are realized. This Workforce Focus provides an overview of new renewable energy developments and the prevalent occupations in this emerging sector.

  Published: February 2009

2008

• Workforce Focus - Information Technology - 211 KB PDF
  A snapshot of the employment trends and education requirements in the information technology sector both within Ontario and the City of Sarnia.

  Published: November 2008

• Profile 2008 - LIFE in Sarnia Lambton - 3.9 MB PDF
  This third edition comprehensive community profile outlines 49 indicators of community health. Issues range from public safety and arts and culture, to recycling and business growth.

  Published: October 2008

• Lambton Kent Youth Directory - 2.6 MB PDF
  Need help getting back on track? This comprehensive guide provides youth with the necessary information to make the important decisions as they transition into the workforce.

  Published: September 2008

• Workforce Focus - Small Business and Self-Employment - 328 KB PDF
  Profiling the nature and trends of small business and the self-employed in Lambton County.

  Published: September 2008

• Southwestern Ontario Tourism Trends - 822 KB PDF
  How does Lambton County's tourism sector look compared to the rest of the region? Eight profiles of counties in southwestern Ontario.

  Published: September 2008

• Workforce Focus - Generational Comparison - 411 KB PDF
  Information on employment and education trends for older workers 45+.

  Published: July 2008

• Global Talent - A newcomers' guide to finding employment in Sarnia Lambton
  The path to employment for every newcomer to Sarnia Lambton is different. We hope this guide - separated into six sections - helps you understand the steps possible and decide which ones suit you best in your search for work.
  
  Introduction - 1.0 MB PDF
  
  1. Getting started - 1.0 MB PDF
  2. Doing your homework - 568 KB PDF
  3. Making a choice - 553 KB PDF
  4. Marketing your skills to employers - 1.4 MB PDF
  5. Staying motivated and asking for help - 1.8 MB PDF

  Published: Spring 2008

• Workforce Focus - Manufacturing Industry Trends and Workforce Profile - 277 KB PDF
  Demographic information and statistics about the manufacturing industry in Lambton County including educational requirements and income levels.

  Published: May 2008

• The Skilled Trades Handbook - 3.5 MB PDF
  Considering a career in the trades? Use our Skilled Trades Handbook to learn about the rewarding and challenging careers this industry offers.

  Published: March 2008

• Workforce Focus - Aboriginal Population Growth in Sarnia Lambton - 311 KB PDF
  Data, statistics, and demographic trends relevant to the aboriginal population in Lambton County.

  Published: February 2008

• Workforce Focus -Tourism Patterns and Employment - 229 KB PDF
  Data, statistics, and demographic information relevant to Lambton County's tourism sector.

  Published: January 2008

• Time for Action: Sarnia Lambton Health Human Resources - 508 KB PDF
  A comprehensive study including six recommendations on Sarnia Lambton's current workforce capacity, recruitment, training and retention issues in the health care industry. The goal of this study was to ensure that the health care sector and community has a sufficient and qualified labour force to meet health service needs.
  

  Published: January 2008

• 2008 TOP Report - 1.1 MB PDF
  Our annual comprehensive research report that sets out labour market trends, issues and opportunities through census data, labour market reports, surveys and consultation with community partners.

  Published: January 2008

• Directory for People with Disabilities - 3.0 MB PDF
  A complete resource guide with information on health services, housing, recreation, training and education, transportation, employment and support services.

  * Also available in CD format. Contact us to receive a copy.

  Published: 2007

• Workforce Focus - Immigration - 323 KB PDF
  A snapshot of immigration trends and patterns in Sarnia Lambton including countries of departure, language and mobility.

  Published: December 2007

• Workforce Focus - The Non-Profit and Voluntary Sector - 307 KB PDF
  Training, employment and education trends in the sector often referred to as 'the third pillar of Canadian society.'

  Published: November 2007

• Workforce Focus- Education Trends - 205 KB PDF
  A report focusing on demographics, gender trends and employment patterns in education.

  Published: September 2007

• Workforce Focus - Construction Trades - 223 KB PDF
  A report focusing on employment trends, educational attainments, demographics and potential labour shortages in the construction trades.

  Published: July 2007

• Workforce Focus - The Food Processing Industry - 283 KB PDF
  What's happening in Sarnia Lambton's food processing industry? Training needs, age profiles and looming shortages.

  Published: May 2007

• Workforce Focus- Information on Youth - 126 KB PDF
  A special report focusing on youth demographics, education trends and employment options.

  Published: March 2007

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  2006
  • Workforce Focus - Agriculture - 89 KB PDF
    What's happening in Sarnia Lambton's agricultural sector? A declining number of farmers, especially the younger generation, and computers in the barn.

    Published: November 2006

  • Workforce Focus - Transportation Industry - 92 KB
    A compilation of trucking industry trends and innovations along with a profile of the general industry.

    Published: July 2006

  • Workforce Focus - Manufacturing Industry Trends and Workforce Profile- 118 KB
    A special report focusing on the demographic and statistical trends in Lambton County's manufacturing industry. Includes information on education attainments and income levels.

    Published: May 2006