Examining Labour Market Information

Deanna ParsonsD. Parsons & Associates

Data on employment, wages, standards and qualifications, job openings and working conditions

Used to identify local employment trends and workforce opportunities

Local Labour Market Information Ontario’s unemployment rate reached a staggering 9.3% in

October 2009 Significant job losses experienced across many sectors New areas of growth needed to support business retention and

expansion – keeping our economy competitive New economy’s – create new employment opportunities A wave of new job opportunities created as a result of the focus

on a more energy conscious marketplace

Fast growing new economic development model

The green economy is considered being able to both create green jobs, ensure real, sustainable economic growth, and prevent negative environmental impacts

◦ Blue collar employment that has been upgraded to better respect the environment

◦ Positions that contribute substantially to preserving or restoring environmental quality

◦ Way of the future

Strong demands across a wide array of sectors

“In 2011, environmental employment in Canada is expected to reach over 570,000, an increase of 8.1% since 2006” (Industry Canada)

Social pressures Economical benefits and savings of green investments Government policies

The urgency of the transition would not be met unless enforced by government policies and legislation ◦ For example Ontario’s Green Energy Act

Ontario Power Authority (OPA) will invest up to $30 million over five years on a new industrial energy efficiency program to reduce both electricity and gas consumption in the southwest GTA

$600 million invested on green technologies and initiatives

50,000 jobs expected to be created in Ontario as a result of anticipated projects getting underway due to the Green Energy Act

Transitioning economy naturally causes shift in employment

1. New jobs will be created 2. Shifts in employment will occur3. Some Jobs will be phased out completely4. Traditional jobs are being converted to green collar

Green focus is creating strong demand for green collar jobs Workforce planning and development at forefront -

ensuring match between supply and demand

Strong understanding of industries and occupations is needed

Understanding top in-demand occupations supports

strategic planning, policy development and targeted labour force development

The Utilities, Construction and Manufacturing industries are directly affected by the green economy throughout Peel Halton, Toronto and York South Simcoe

These sectors are the focus based on their presence in local board areas in terms of employment sizes and growth as well as based on findings through secondary research

Next section – focuses on LMI for each industry◦ Industry related statistics ◦ Occupational statistics

Comprises establishments engaged in operating electric, gas and water utilities

In 2006 there were a total of 13,705 people employed in this industry accounting for a mere 0.53% of the total workforce across the GTA this can be compared to 0.79% across Ontario

In total there are 48,640 people employed in Utilities across Ontario, 28.2% of which are throughout Peel Halton, Toronto and York South Simcoe regions

Across the Peel Halton, Toronto and York South Simcoe areas, the Utilities industry saw a total influx of 101 employers from December 2003 to June 2009 which is an increase of 56.1% 16 were small sized employers with 1-49 employees

The growth in Utilities will be met with a growth in the demand for green jobs

OccupationPeel-

HaltonToronto

York South

SimcoeTotal

% of Total

Total – All Occupations 4,415 6,045 3,245 13,705 -

0912 Utilities managers 270 320 150 740 5.40%2133 Electrical and electronics engineers

185 390 155 730 5.33%

2132 Mechanical engineers 130 375 155 660 4.82%7244 Electrical power line and cable workers

270 185 105 560 4.09%

1411 General office clerks 210 190 150 550 4.01%Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census

Emerging Green Collar Jobs◦ Arborist ◦ Air Quality Technician ◦ Energy Auditor

NOC 0912 Utilities managers◦ Management level occupation ◦ In Ontario 55.1% of Utility managers are 45 years of age or

older◦ 15% are employed in Administrative and support, waste

management and remediation services (NAICS 56)

NOC 2133 Electrical and electronics engineers◦ Skill level A occupation requiring university education◦ In Ontario 41.7% of electrical and electronics engineers are 45

years of age or older ◦ 34.5% work in Professional, scientific and technical services

(NAICS 54) ◦ The skills between this occupation transfer between the following:

2147 Computer engineers; 2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians; 2242 Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment); 2253 Drafting technologists and technicians

Comprises establishments primarily engaged in constructing, repairing and renovating buildings and engineering works, and in subdividing and developing land

In 2006 there were a total of 136,515 people employed in this industry accounting for a mere 5.3% of the total workforce from all regions compared to 5.88% across Ontario

In total there are 362,450 people employed in the Construction sector across Ontario, 37.7% of which are throughout the GTA

Across the Peel Halton, Toronto and York South Simcoe areas, the Construction industry saw a total influx of 1,521 employers from December 2003 to June 2009 which is an increase of 3.64% from 2003◦ Largest growth occurred in small sized employer range

OccupationPeel-

HaltonToronto

York South

SimcoeTotal

% of Total

Total – All Occupations 43,915 59,660 32,940 136,515 -7611 Construction trades helpers and labourers

5,015 9,210 3,145 17,370 12.72%

7271 Carpenters 2,990 5,345 2,180 10,515 7.70%7241 Electricians (except industrial and power system)

2,815 3,295 2,180 8,290 6.07%

0711 Construction managers 2,330 2,900 2,235 7,465 5.47%7294 Painters and decorators 1,820 3,695 1,265 6,780 4.97%Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census

Emerging Green Collar Jobs◦ Building retrofitters◦ Electricians ◦ Roofers ◦ Energy Auditor

7611 Construction trades helpers and labourers◦ Skill level D occupation – requiring on-the-job training◦ In Ontario 28.7% of construction trades helpers and

labourers are 45 years of age or older

7271 Carpenters Skill level B occupation requiring college education or

apprenticeship training In Ontario 39.6% of carpenters are 45 years of age or

older The skills between this occupation transfer between the

following: 7293 Insulators; 7295 Floor covering installers; 7272 Cabinetmakers; 7291 Roofers and shinglers

Comprises establishments primarily engaged in the physical or chemical transformation of materials or substances into new products.

In 2006 there were a total of 346,145 people employed in this industry accounting for 13.4% total workforce in the GTA compared to 13.9% across Ontario

In total there are 854,380 people employed in Manufacturing across Ontario, 40.5% of which are throughout the GTA

Across the Peel Halton, Toronto and York South Simcoe areas, the Manufacturing industry saw a decline of 3,515 employers from December 2003 to June 2009

While a decline occurred large opportunities still occur as manufacturing goes green

OccupationPeel-

HaltonToronto

York South

SimcoeTotal

% of Total

Total - All Occupations 136,795 144,135 65,215 346,145 -9482 Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers

7,295 5,770 3,975 17,040 4.92%

0911 Manufacturing managers 5,430 3,930 3,545 12,905 3.73%9619 Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities

4,285 6,225 1,655 12,165 3.51%

9617 Labourers in food, beverage and tobacco processing

3,500 4,740 650 8,890 2.57%

9422 Plastics processing machine operators

3,665 4,010 1,090 8,765 2.53%

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census

Emerging Green Collar Jobs◦ Environmental Technician/Technologist◦ Hazardous Materials Specialists◦ Industrial Designer◦ Industrial Waste Inspector

9482 Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers◦ Skill level C occupation requiring on-the-job training◦ In Ontario 37.4% of construction trades helpers and

labourers are 45 years of age or older◦ This occupation is predominantly employed in

manufacturing

Green economy is present in various industries and across many occupations

Demand is high for a highly skilled and completive workforce centered around green jobs

Understanding local LMI is essential

Targeted labour force development will ensure labour force demands of the green economy are met