Labour Market Bulletin Quinte Area
Labour Market Bulletin, Second Quarter 2006
An Analysis of the Quinte Area Labour Market
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An overview of the Quinte area which includes: Hastings County, Prince Edward Division; the majority of Lennox and Addington County; and the eastern part of Northumberland County.
The Quinte area labour market remained fairly positive throughout the second quarter of 2006. Numerous construction projects were announced and a number of openings and expansions occurred in various sectors. Unfortunately, these positive developments were tempered by the announced closure of two major businesses in the area that will affect over 200 people.
On the positive side, the regular employment insurance claim load decline 26% from the first quarter and 7% from a year ago. As well, the area experienced an increase in the number of advertised employment opportunities this quarter. Over half of the opportunities were in the sales and services, and trades and transport occupations.
Labour market conditions in the Kingston-Quinte-Pembroke region also improved from the first quarter of 2006. Both employment and labour force levels increased resulting in the participation rate rising from 58.7% in the first quarter to 61.9% in the second.
Highlights:
- Construction remains strong in the Quinte area.
- Crane Plumbing in Quinte West closed affecting 118 people.
- Nordenia North America in
- Old Navy opens in
- Seasonal downturn in regular employment insurance claims.
- Advertised job opportunities rose 28% during the quarter.
- Employment improves this quarter but unemployment rate remains relatively unchanged.
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