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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.
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This is who we are & what we do
Here’s what employers are saying: EmployerOne survey findings
2025 Labour Market Plan
Preparing for a Technological Future is the theme of 2025’s Local Labour Market Plan. It emphasizes the need for everyone to be prepared for continued rapid tech change.
Looking at skills & training
Employees are interested in learning new job skills, but say they aren’t always given encouragement or opportunities by managers. Our Workforce Skills & Training Survey heard from 300 people.
Our Workforce Strategy is about helping all ages be successful
Latest news from the Workforce Planning Board:
Brantford area jobless rate at 5-year high
August employment numbers saw Brantford-Brant record its highest jobless rate in five years, as additional people sought work. The local unemployment rate jumped 1.6 per cent in August to 9.4 per cent, the highest it has been since August 2020 during the pandemic when...
Influx of new job seekers continues
July employment numbers showed that the Brantford-Brant labour market continues to see major changes, with an influx of job seekers causing shifts, both positive and negative. For the fifth month in a row, the local labour force grew dramatically in July, increasing...
Business Resource Toolkit launched
Our Business Resource Toolkit will give smaller businesses a new online tool to find local resources and professional services to support their day-to-day operations The Business Resource Toolkit is a robust directory of services and consultants offering expertise in...
This Employment Ontario service is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.