Employment
Nanaimo's economy is booming and the city is currently experiencing a labour shortage. The labour shortage reflects the realities of falling unemployment rates across Canada, including BC and Vancouver Island. The jobless rate recently hit six percent nationally, and in Nanaimo it's only slightly higher at 6.3%. The shortage of skilled labourers is something new on Vancouver Island. Until recently only the most specialized jobs were difficult to fill. It's a sign that the Island economy is changing. (Nanaimo News Bulletin, Thursday, August 23, 2007)
There are a number of useful internet sites for the latest labour market information or for information on the employment situation in Nanaimo.
For the most recent Labour Market Information from Service Canada click here.
For the most recent Labour Force Survey from Service Canada click here.
For other useful information from BCStats click here.
There are a number of local organizations that provide employment services to those looking for work. Check out the following links to local employment service providers by clicking here.
There are a number of useful internet sites for the latest labour market information or for information on the employment situation in Nanaimo.
For the most recent Labour Market Information from Service Canada click here.
For the most recent Labour Force Survey from Service Canada click here.
For other useful information from BCStats click here.
There are a number of local organizations that provide employment services to those looking for work. Check out the following links to local employment service providers by clicking here.
