2020-2021 RECALIBRATING: BUILDING a ROBUST WORKFORCE in GRAND ERIE OUR VISION a Skilled, Resilient Workforce Contributing to Dynamic Communities and Their Economies
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WE MAKE T HERE GRAND ERIE Local Labour Market Plan Update 2020-2021 RECALIBRATING: BUILDING A ROBUST WORKFORCE IN GRAND ERIE OUR VISION A skilled, resilient workforce contributing to dynamic communities and their economies This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario. The views expressed in this document do not necessarily reflect those of the Government of Ontario. The material in this report has been prepared by WPBGE and is drawn from a variety of sources considered to be reliable. We make no representations or warranty, expressed or implied, as to its accuracy or completeness. In providing this material, WPBGE does not assume any responsibility or liability. Prepared by: Danette Dalton, Executive Director, Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie; Wynona Mendes, Labour Market Analyst, Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie; Bob Seguin, Advisor, Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie; Mark Skeffington, Editor, Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie. Graphic Design: Cath Strung, Strung Design House Inc. Translation: Lisette Martineau, Translations Paris Traductions Cover photograph: Courtesy Haldimand County; Page 4 photograph courtesy Norfolk County CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 38 Introduction and Methodology 6 Grand Erie 38 TRANSPORTATION 39 The Grand Erie Labour Force Grand Erie 39 Year in Review 2020-2021 8 MIGRATION 41 ABOUT THE LABOUR FORCE 8 Migration Patterns 41 Population 8 HOUSING 42 EMPLOYMENT 9 Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) 42 Grand Erie Labour force characteristics 9 Western Ontario Wardens Caucus (WOWC) 43 Demographic Trends: Gender 10 A Place to Grow 43 Demographic Trends: Age 11 Brantford-Brant Mayors’ Housing Partnerships Task Force 44 GRAND ERIE COVID-19 RECOVERY 12 Scenario Planning (OLMP) 12 Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie WPBGE Worker Impact Survey Results 14 Project Review 2020-2021 45 HEALTH AND WELLNESS 16 Marketing and Communications 45 Grand Erie COVID-19 Case Profiles 16 Skilled Trade Awareness 46 Made in Grand Erie Wellness 17 Workforce Transportation 46 Skills2Advance: Manufacturing and Warehousing 47 GRAND ERIE RECOVERY TASK FORCE PRIORITIES 18 Business Supports Working Group 18 Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie Economic Development Working Group 19 Action Plan 2021-2022 48 Skills Development Working Group 19 Education Working Group 20 WORKFORCE SUPPORT 49 Work/Life Balance in Grand Erie 49 EDUCATION, SKILLS & TRAINING 21 Educational Attainment by Gender 21 WORKFORCE SKILLS 49 Skills Composition of Grand Erie’s Workforce 21 Grand Erie Workforce Succession Strategy 49 Training in Grand Erie 23 WORKFORCE RESOURCES 50 INDUSTRY 24 Grand Erie Workforce Hub 50 General Industry Trends in Brantford CMA 24 WPBGE LOCAL LABOUR MARKET PLAN 50 Top Sectors in Grand Erie by Employment 24 Employment Planning Advisory Committee 50 Top Sectors in Grand Erie by Business Count 25 Partnership Project Review 50 Spotlight on Manufacturing in Grand Erie 27 Spotlight on Healthcare & Social Assistance in Grand Erie 28 Appendices 51 Spotlight on Wholesale & Retail Trade in Grand Erie 29 APPENDIX A 51 Spotlight on Construction in Grand Erie 30 Employment Planning Advisory Committee 51 Spotlight on Educational Services in Grand Erie 31 Spotlight on Accommodation & Food Services Grand Erie 32 APPENDIX B 52 Spotlight on Agriculture in Grand Erie 33 Grand Erie COVID-19 Recovery Task Force Members 52 OCCUPATIONS 35 APPENDIX C 53 2020 Employment by Occupations in Brantford CMA 35 Grand Erie Recovery Task Force Priorities 53 Trends in Key Occupations 35 APPENDIX D 58 Top Occupational Groups in Growth 36 Grand Erie Area Schools and Continuing Education 58 Top Occupational Groups in Decline 36 Top Occupations in Demand 37 5-Year Income Trends 37 Income by Gender 37 3 2020-2021 LOCAL LABOUR MARKET PLAN UPDATE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Wow, 2020 was quite a year! It’s been a year of great Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit challenge for all of us. And for some, it has been First Nation communities have a unique relationship with a time of reprieve and rest the land, its resources and the workforce, which continues to as the world around us slowed shape the history and economy of the area today. The WPBGE down. No matter how it has recognizes the unique role that Indigenous peoples have had affected you, we all find and will continue to have in the growth and development of ourselves recalibrating. the Grand Erie area. The Workforce Planning From across our great nation from Signal Hill, to Ellesmere Board of Grand Erie (WPBGE) Island to Victoria Island, and right across the globe, the Board of Directors and Staff pandemic that began in 2020 brought new rituals to all of us. are proud to serve the communities of Six Nations of the From how we run our businesses, and households and conduct Grand River, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Brant, our classrooms, and everything in between we all continue Haldimand and Norfolk counties and the City of Brantford, in to adapt. However you view or perceive the pandemic, there the Province of Ontario, Canada. has been a huge impact on people’s lives, livelihood, work and job market. We have lost loved ones, we have lost jobs and businesses. We have lost a life we once knew. Through all of this we have shared the experience…no one is immune. We have shared the same news feeds and have relied more than ever on that “little” invention by Alexander Graham Bell. WE MAKE T HERE GRAND ERIE 4 RECALIBRATING: BUILDING A ROBUST WORKFORCE IN GRAND ERIE Even with advanced technology and telephones, the As a result of the pandemic, businesses are reporting pandemic has reminded us of how important the essentials that many of the soft skills such as good communication of life truly are, such as our loved ones, healthcare, the food skills and digital literacy are still in-demand. As businesses chain and employment to support ourselves and the needs recalibrate, they are also identifying skills in-demand that of our families. have increased significantly to adapt to the future of work. Some of these skills are: adaptability/flexibility; resilience; Public health data indicates that COVID-19 cases within teamwork/interpersonal skills; and customer relations. the Grand Erie area in 2020 were not as widespread as in Parents, workforce, educators and trainers, must continue surrounding regions such as Hamilton, Waterloo Region to work together holistically to pass on the skills and and Guelph. Case counts, however, have been on the rise, knowledge that is required to keep the foundation of our in long term care homes, hospitals and schools. Our local communities strong and healthy. healthcare institutions find themselves recalibrating every minute of every day as the virus changes and develops. Thank you to our Provincial and Federal leaders for your tireless efforts this year, and for all the support you have Many of the healthcare job postings in 2020 took particularly given us in 2020. None of this is easy. long to fill. The healthcare system is under great pressure, and it points to the fragility of human life and the To all of the communities we serve, the local governments importance that must be placed on health and well-being. and staff, partner agencies and educational institutions that We all have a role to play in taking a holistic approach to keep our communities safe and operational, thank you for health and well-being, and the value of work in healthcare your partnership and support this year with everything we do. cannot be understated. To all essential workers, in all sectors we thank you for Agriculture is one of the largest sectors in Grand Erie. your courage and hard work! To all members of the Grand Ontario’s Garden is a place that many Norfolk residents Erie Workforce, thank you. Thank you for looking after the call home. Grand Erie’s Agriculture industry is robust in community, your families and yourself. Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk counties. This industry was My hope for all of Grand Erie in 2021 is health and prosperity. hit hard this year as much of their workforce comes from Take some time to discover all the amazing things we have away each spring. With less foreign workers travelling and make, right here in Grand Erie. Support local. from other countries, many Grand Erie residents rolled up their sleeves and helped out on many local farms in On behalf of the WPBGE Board of Directors and team of staff, 2020… experience or no, people wanted to help and learn. take care. Look after yourselves. Look after each other. We A crash course for some members of the workforce and are all the future. When all else is lost, the future still remains. farm operators, but the shining light here is that people Tomorrow is a new day. Let’s take it one day at a time. We responded to the call for help. And not only were new skills have the flexibility and tenacity to bounce back from this. developed, but a new appreciation was also formed for skills they may not have known or understood before. We are surrounded by the farms that feed and fuel us every day. Danette Dalton Local investment in agricultural resources and technology Danette Dalton, Executive Director and skill development is essential to our future prosperity 519 -756 -1116 x227 [email protected] and wellness. Grand Erie has many learning and training opportunities that are becoming more informed with local business data, and skill development opportunities to better prepare the workforce. More and more organizations are recalibrating The #LightItBlue initiative originated in the United Kingdom (early spring 2020) when over and partnering on educational, skill development and 100 landmarks were lit with blue light The blue job creation projects.