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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:
Brantford jobless rate mirrors that of Canada
April 2023 employment numbers saw Brantford-Brant’s jobless rate reach its lowest level in six months. The area’s unemployment rate dropped to 5% in April, down from March’s 5.3%, according to seasonally adjusted figures released by Statistics Canada. It’s the lowest...
Local unemployment rate sees big decline
February 2023 employment numbers show that Brantford's jobless rate fell for the firsst time in six months. The Brantford-Brant unemployment rate last month was 5.8%, a one percentage drop from January’s 6.8%, according to Statistics Canada’s monthly labour force...
January saw recent job gains retreat locally
January 2023 employment numbers showed that job gains have stalled in the Brantford area job market, with the jobless rate continuing its recent climb. Brantford-Brant’s unemployment rate increased to a six-month high in January, reaching 6.8%, up from December’s...
This Employment Ontario service is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.