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Labour Market Information and Outlook

Labour market information describes the characteristics of workers, job opportunities, the needs of employers, and employment trends.

Labour market trends show where jobs are expanding and where they are contracting. By finding out which occupations are in high demand, which are growing and which are declining, you can make yourself highly marketable in a changing economy.

Ask yourself the question:

What specific occupational areas can I match with my personal interests, skills, aptitudes and work experiences?

The sites below under the four sub-categories may help you in deciding which occupational areas provide the greatest possibility for employment.

Municipal
Prince Edward Island Municipalities--This is a series of profiles containing information on many topics including population, major industries, business, services, etc.

Provincial
Labour Market Information--This site provides a listing of provincial products that Human Resources Development Canada produces.
Job Futures-PEI--This publication provides information on the current trends and future outlooks for over 80 occupations common to Prince Edward Island.
Employment Prospects by Occupation in PEI--This link provides a 3 to 6 month outlook for employment in over 120 occupations in PEI.
Profiles of Occupations in PEI--This site provides information on employment trends, working conditions, and training requirements for over 100 occupations in PEI.
Work Destinations--The Work Destinations site is designed for Canadian residents who want to practice their trade or profession in another province or territory of Canada.

National
Job Futures - Canada--This is a two part publication that provides Canadians with information about the current world of work and projections for the future.

Resources for Researchers and Professionals
Statistics Canada--Statistics Canada is the country's national statistics agency with programs organized into three broad subject areas: demographics and social, socio-economical, and economic.
Strategis-- This Industry Canada site provides Canadians with direct access to valuable business and consumer information.