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Welcome to the
Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie
Labour Market Experts Helping Employees & Businesses Succeed
We are community-based labour market experts serving Brantford, Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation & Six Nations of the Grand River.
The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie is one of 26 not-for-profit corporations established in Ontario to play a leadership role in labour force development.
We actively monitor the local labour market, identifying trends and challenges. Led by volunteer representatives from Business, Labour, Education and Equity Groups, we work collaboratively with community partners to develop effective workforce strategies and solutions.
Grand Erie Jobs
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Labour Market Information
We use fact-based research and data analysis to identify local labour force trends, challenges and strategies.
Community Projects
Innovative projects and activities designed to build a highly-skilled, resilient workforce and prosperous community.
Community Events
We organize exciting events each year to engage and connect local employers, employees, future workers and the community.
Learn More About Us
This is who we are & what we do
The 2023 EmployerOne survey report is available now!
Gauging the impact of COVID-19
COVID-19 has had a major impact on workers, employers and communities across Grand Erie and beyond. Learn about those impacts and steps for post-pandemic recovery.
2023 Labour Market Plan released
Change Leadership for Uncertain Times in Grand Erie is our region’s workforce planning blueprint for the year, based on research and discussions with community members.
Improving Work-Life Balance
We surveyed residents about their work-life balance, burnout and related topics
Latest news from the Workforce Planning Board:
November job figures among Ontario’s best
November 2023 employment figures showed that unemployment inched up in Brantford-Brant, despite the addition of several hundred jobs. Last month’s local jobless rate climbed to 4.2%, up from 4.1% the previous month, even though employment grew by an estimated 500...
October sees better employment numbers
October 2023 employment numbers saw the Brantford area’s jobless rate fall, reversing some recent job losses. The Brantford-Brant unemployment rate dropped to 4.1%, down from September’s 4.7%, according to seasonally adjusted estimates from Statistics Canada's monthly...
Job numbers stayed steady in September
September 2023 employment numbers showed that the Brantford area job market held steady last month and even recovered some recent lost ground. Brantford-Brant’s jobless rate last month was 4.7%, a small drop from August’s 4.8%, according to Statistics Canada’s...
This Employment Ontario service is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.