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THE JAMAICAN LABOUR MARKET
Labour Market 2012: A Guide to Employment Opportunities!
Prepared by: Planning, Research and Monitoring Unit
Ministry of Labour and Social Security
OBJECTIVES
Increase your awareness about the labour market :
Key complaints from employers
Marketability skills
Areas of Employment
Employment opportunities for persons
with disabilities
Other opportunities which are available
to job seekers
MAJOR PROBLEMS IN THE LABOUR
MARKET
Complaints from employers include:
1. Bad attitude towards work
2. Unable to show competence in carrying out duties
3. No commitment to furthering studies to market oneself
4. Lack of proper literacy skills and numeracy skills
MAJOR PROBLEMS IN THE
LABOUR MARKET –CONT’D
Problems in the labour force :
1. High level of unskilled persons in the labour force
2. Low Participation rate among women
3. High Unemployment Rate
4. Low productivity levels
MARKETABLE SKILLS
Literacy Skills- computer, numeracy, reading and writing
Good Work ethics
Certification
Experience (3-5 years)
Second language
Entrepreneurship skills
Customer service skills
Driving Skills
Willingness to relocate
LEVEL OF VACANCY BY PARISHParish No. of
Participating
Organizations
Organization with at
least 1 vacancy
% of Organization by
parish with at least 1
vacancy
Kingston & St.
Andrew
135 68 50.4
St. Thomas 51 15 29.4
Portland 43 16 37.2
St. Mary 64 17 26.6
St. Ann 21 7 33.3
Trelawny 19 5 26.3
St. James 44 13 29.5
Hanover 60 15 25.0
Westmoreland 61 23 37.7
St. Elizabeth 12 3 25.0
Manchester 32 13 40.6
St. Catherine 59 23 39.0
LEVEL OF VACANCY BY OCCUPATIONAL GROUP
Occupational Group Types of Vacancies
Professionals Senior Official
and Technicians
Managers( Branch, Information technology, Laboratory,
Inventory, Human Resource)
Specialised Nurses, Doctors, Analysts, Communication
Officers, Audio visual Technicians
Clerks Front desk, office, store, warehouse, cashiers, accounting
and counter clerks, Receptionists, Secretaries
Service Workers, Shop &
Market Sales Workers
Bartenders, Chefs, Cooks, Hairdressers, Security Officer,
Waitresses and Waiters
Plant and Machine
Operators
Drivers, Machine Operators, Pump Attendants, Equipment
Operators
Craft and Related Trade
Workers
Jewellery Technicians, Engravers, Butcher, Bakers,
Mechanics, Technicians (Cable, Maintenance)
Elementary Occupations House keepers, Factory workers, Janitors, Room attendants,
watchmen, Caregivers, Office attendants
Skilled Agriculture and
Fishery Workers
Food Technologists, Diary Farmers, Pest Control Workers
CHANGES IN THE WORK FORCE
Categories of workers projected to Increase during the period
2012-2014
Accountant
Accounting Clerk
Baker
Banker
Carpenter
Cashier
Chinese Chef
Clerical Merchandiser
Data Entry Clerk
Driver
Office Administrator
Operations Coordinator
Packer
Paralegal Officer
Pharmacy Technician
Pilot
Pump Attendant
Real Estate Agent
Receptionist
Registered Nurse
Researcher
Server
Store Clerk
Store Manager
Supervisor
Economist
Electrical Technician
Engineer
Field Technician
Financial Analyst/Risk Analyst
Fund Manager
Hairstylist
Instructor
Lawyer
Machine Operator
Mason
Mechanical Technician
Medical technologist
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FOOD AND AGRO
PRODUCTS INDUSTRY
General Manager Food Operation Specialist Warehouse Manager
Baker Supervisors Accountant
Shift Manager Plumbers Mixers
Sanitation Supervisor Stewards
Food Operation Specialist Sanitation Supervisor
Quality Control Technician Maintenance Manager
Sales Representative Production Workers
Trained Compounders Mechanical Engineer
Special Project Officer Engineers
Oven Operator Occupational Health and
Safety Manager
Administrators Meat Processing Personnel
Shift Manager Welders
OCCUPATIONS NEEDED FOR EXPANSION IN THE HEALTH
INDUSTRY
Anaesthesia Technicians
Cardiac Technicians
Radiographers
Sonographers
Radiologist
Dentists
Biomedical Engineers
Veterinarian Technicians
Lymphedema Therapist
Trained MRI Technicians
Physical therapist
Administrators
OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT IN ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
INDUSTRY
Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Civil Engineers
Structural Engineers
Installers (solar panels and
devices)
Electricians
Solar Alternative Technicians
Installation Officers
Skilled persons in Photo (
sunlight) voltaic (electricity)
Maintenance Person
Cost Estimators
System Designers
Sales Personnel
Alternative Energy Technician
Roof Men
Carpentry
Technicians
Photovoltaic and Wind experts
Top ten hottest occupational areas in Demand
Taken from The Gleaner, The Observer as well as online job placement websites
Sales and Marketing Personnel
Teachers
Hospitality Workers
Officers
Customer service attendants
Managers
Household services
Personal care specialists
Supervisors
Drivers and Riders
SALES AND MARKETING REPRESENTATIVES
352 positions
Qualification :High School Graduate
Masters Degree in relevant discipline.
SECURITY OFFICERS/GUARDS
295 positions
CXC passes in Mathematics and English
Language
Some high ranking officers are police officers
DRIVERS
143 positions
High School Diploma/Secondary Level Education.
Secondary Grade Nine Level Education. Carriers License.
Open General Driver’s License.
PROMOTERS
133 positions
High School Diploma/
Secondary Level Education.
BARTENDERS
131 positions
Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary
Arts
NCTVET Level 1 Certificate.
DOMESTIC HELPERS
123 positions
Certification in Early Childhood Level 1 and 2.
Literate.
CASHIERS
113 position
High School Graduate
3 CXCs- Mathematics,
English Language and Accounts
Strong numeracy skills
STORES CLERKS
97 positions
High School Graduate
3 CXCs- Mathematics,
English Language and Accounts
CHEFS
95 positions
Tertiary Level training/NCTVET qualification + 3 or more years experience
Menu planning, budgeting & food cost plus years of experience in international cuisine
Executive Chef
Sous Chef
Canteen Chef - NVQ-J level 11
RECEPTIONISTS
82 positions
Diploma in Business Administration
High School Graduate
Foreign Languages
TYPE OF TEACHERS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Mathematics
Foreign language –Spanish /French
Science teaches- Chemistry, Physics, Biology
Information Technology
All teaching positions require a 1st Degree +
Formal Teaching qualification
TYPES OF MANAGERS AND QUALIFICATIONS Plant manager – 1st degree in engineering/management studies
Sales and Marketing Manager - Bachelors in Marketing or
Business Administration
Public Relations Manager - 1st Degree in Business Management
& Marketing
Product/Brand Manager – 1st Degree
Store Manager - Associate Degree/Diploma
TYPES OF OCCUPATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS
IN THE HEALTH SECTOR
Medical Professionals- specialized
doctors, nurses, pharmacist, medical technologist,
Practical Nurse – possess nursing certification, 4 CXC including math &
English
Registered nurses –a graduate trained nurse (male or female) who has
passed a state registration examination and has been licensed to
practice
Midwives - skilled in aiding the delivery of babies and has a nursing
degree
TYPES OF OCCUPATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS IN
THE HEALTH SECTOR CONT’D
Pharmacist - A health professional trained in
the art of preparing and supplying drugs.
Medical Technologist - A healthcare
professional who performs diagnostic
analytic tests on body fluids such as
blood, urine, sputum, stool.
TYPES OF OCCUPATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS IN
THE HEALTH SECTOR CONT’D
Radiologist - A medical specialist who uses radioactive substances and X-rays in the treatment of disease.
Cardiology - The medical study of the structure, function, and disorders of the heart
Public Health Specialist - A worker whose approach to medicine that is concerned with the health of the community as a whole
QUALIFICATIONS
Vocational training- high demand locally and overseas
(Canada)- , however there is an increasing demand for
Levels 2 and 3 certification.
Bachelor degrees are in high demand.
There is an increasing demand for persons with Master
Degrees.
Secondary school graduates should concentrate on
Accounting and Information Technology in order to gain
employment.
Employment opportunities for persons with
Disabilities.
8% of the employers indicated that at least one
person with disability was employed to their
organisations:
Deaf and hearing impaired
Physical disabilities
Intellectually impaired
Types of Employment
Deaf and Hearing Impaired Physically Disabled Intellectually Impaired
Accountant
Ackee Seeder
Administrator
Auxiliary Worker
Cane Cutter
Data Entry Clerk
Field Worker
Grounds Man
Information Technology
Janitor
Mason
Office Attendant
Packer
Picture Processor/Framer
Press Operator
Sales Clerk
Sales Consultant
Security Guard
Side Man
Typist/Billing Clerk
Accountant
Cook
Driver
Labourer
Lawyer
Manager
Merchandiser
Office Administrator
Sales Associate
Receptionist/Bearer
Sales Representative
Teacher
Ancillary worker
Cleaner
Office Attendant
Sanitation Worker
ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES
Agriculture:
1. Livestock rearing-sheep, goats, cows, pig rearing and poultry
2. Crop cultivation: fruit trees, potatoes ,hot and sweet peppers
3. Bee keeping
4. Contract farmers: supply to hotels and restaurants
5. Aquaculture
Manufacturing
Cabinet making, Agro processing certain jams and jellies
OPPORTUNITIES IN OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT
CONT’D
Driver-articulated
21-45 years
Articulated driver’s license (operate heavy duty
trucks)
3 years experience
OPPORTUNITIES IN OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT
CONT’D
Fast food restaurant cooks-
(KFC, Burger King, Juicy
Patties, Tasties, Mothers, Wendi's)
21- 40 years
2 years experience
Must complete secondary school
Must produce last three pay slip
OPPORTUNITIES IN OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT
CONT’D
Truck and transport mechanics-5 years
experience
21-45 years
Must complete secondary school
OPPORTUNITIES IN OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT
CONT’D
Heavy duty mechanics
21-45 years
5 years experience
Must complete secondary school
OPPORTUNITIES IN OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT
CONT’D
Welders-
3 years experience
21-45 years
Must complete secondary
school
Must be able to do TIG,
MIG and underwater welding.
OPPORTUNITIES IN OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT
CONT’D
Meat cutters
3 years experience
Must complete high school
Have experience in slaughter how
Nows how to cut meats in portions
Must be able to process high volume of meat
per hour
OPPORTUNITIES IN OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT
CONT’D
Fast food restaurant cooks-KFC, Burger
King, Juicy Patties,Tasties, Mothers, Wendi's
2 years experience
21-45 yrs
Must complete high school
Team oriented
High end customer service
OPPORTUNITIES IN OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT
CONT’D
Food service cooks-KFC, Burger King, Juicy Patties, Tasties, Mothers, Wendi's
3 years experience
21-45 yrs
Proper supervisory and management skills
Must complete high school
Team oriented
High end customer service
IMPORTANT FACTS
Keep abreast of changes in the job
market
Embrace the concept of life long learning
Willing to relocate
Display professionalism at all time –Cell
phone
THE END
THANK YOU
