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.
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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
We carry out innovative projects and activities designed to build a skilled, resilient workforce and a 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
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Our Post-Pandemic Future
Grand Erie’s COVID-19 recovery requires proactive strategies & workforce resilience
Workers hit hard by COVID-19
Our April COVID-19 Worker Impact Survey showed that more than 40% of local workers lost work because of the economic shutdown. Young workers were particularly hard hit.
Get free training to work in local industry
Skills2Advance offers 6 weeks of FREE training in our virtual classroom and 2 weeks of PAID job placement to prepare you to work in Warehousing-Logistics or Manufacturing in Grand Erie.
Recalibrating for 2021
New Labour Market Plan is our community’s workforce planning blueprint
Latest news from the Workforce Planning Board:
Mott Manufacturing Recruiting for Various Positions
Mott Manufacturing employs around 300 people and they are continuously recruiting new employees to join their team. Their human resources team highlights that Mott takes pride in their high standards of employee care – “After all, employees are our greatest assets”....
Nursing Career Fair at Brantford Hospital
The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is actively recruiting for various nursing positions and is holding a Nursing Career Fair at the Brantford General Hospital on Wednesday, September 15th from 2pm – 7pm. The BCHS consists of the Brantford General Hospital...
Stubbe’s Precast holds Job Fair Sept. 11th
Stubbe’s Precast is a successful, innovative and growing company in Brant County that often hires and they are holding a job fair for general labourers at their location in Harley on September 11th from 8AM to 12PM, complete with plant tours and refreshments! About...