We are proud to release our annual Local Labour Market Plan (LLMP), a detailed report providing insights into the local labor market for the public, job seekers, service providers, and employers on the local labour market. This report brings together our research findings over the last year, including statistical data and input received through community consultations.
Throughout the year there have been shifts in the unemployment rate from a low of 8.2% to a high of 9.7%. Although Sarnia Lambton has experienced one of the highest unemployment rates in the economic region, employers in specific sectors continue to report demand for specific occupations. In the education sector, for example, positions for early childhood educators take an average of 33 days to fill with twice as many positions being posted compared to last year.
We hope that the information this report contains will help to inform our community partners and
direct programming and workforce planning for the community. Our hope is that this report will
encourage community discussions to identify opportunities and resolve gaps in the current workforce.
