The Peel employment market:
- 86,133 business establishments (December, 2007)
- 6.9% unemployment in 2007
- Peel is home to many Canadian and international head offices
- Most common occupations: business, finance and administration
- Fastest growing occupations: managers in retail trade, food and accommodation services; retail salespeople and clerks; and professional occupations in natural and applied sciences
- Top 3 industries: manufacturing; trade and financial services (banking, insurance, real estate, leasing)
- Fastest growing industries: management, administration; educational services and construction
- Of the top 10 intended occupations of recent immigrants to Peel Region, those with the best employment prospects in Peel are civil engineers and accountants
- Of the top 10 intended occupations of recent immigrants to Peel Region, the prospects do not appear to be good for clerical occupations
- Skilled trades - such as welding, plumbing, tool and dye, electrical, etc., are in very high demand and pay well
Sources:
- Region of Peel, A Labour Market Research Report for the Peel Immigration Web Portal, 2008.
- Peel Data Centre, Peel's Economic Pulse
Peel Labour Market
The Region of Peel has one of Canada's largest and most vibrant economies and a dynamic labour market. With Canada's aging workforce and low birth rate, employers are in need of skilled workers.
Despite these seemingly favourable conditions, job seekers should not assume that employers are hiring immigrants the minute they arrive in Canada. Many employers have challenges finding skilled workers, whether Canadian or foreign-born. Some have difficulty understanding foreign education and professional credentials. Others assume that many immigrants don't have adequate communications skills. It is important for new immigrants to prepare themselves for the Canadian labour market.
Advance preparation - The key is to study the Canadian job market and prepare for work in Canada. This will help increase your chances of finding employment in your field.
Start here by learning about the Peel labour market:
- Latest Research on Intended Occupations of Recent Immigrants
- Major Employers and Employment in Peel
- Current and Future Employment Prospects and Issues: Peel, Ontario and Canada
- Peel Labour Market Research - Full Report (PDF 620KB, 95 pages)