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Mid-Island Science, Technology
& Innovation Council

150 Commercial Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G6

Tel. 250.753.8324
Toll Free. 877.664.7842

Labour Market Information

Here you will find valuable links and information about the regional and provincial labour market information.

Regional Labour Market Information

Coastal Chronicles 2009

2007 Community Profile for Parksville
Created by the Parksville Economic Development office.

City of Nanaimo Economic Profile
The City of Nanaimo's Economic Profile. This website details Business Information including a map of the city; information on starting a new business, research and statistics, business opportunities, access to publications and forms, business license information, economic development information and bid opportunities.

Business Confidence Survey Report
Published in February, 2009, EDG compiled this survey, in partnership with the Nanaimo Economic Development Office.

Vancouver Island Labour Market Information
Provided by Service Canada, this website Includes information about the regional economy, trends in the labour market and the worker-employer marketplace in the Greater Vancouver Island area. Local labour market information includes quarterly Labour Market Reviews and Community Profiles.

Labour Market Strategy Survey - Vancouver Island
The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) is a collaborative partnership that was recently formed to spearhead regional economic development for Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands . VIEA will bring together the multitude of communities – industry, First Nations, government, and other key stakeholders – to collaborate on a broad-based economic development program that enhances the capacity of the region for growth.

We are asking you to encourage participation in this important project by distributing a letter to the businesses and other organizations with whom you work on Vancouver Island. These businesses and other organizations can participate:

  • Online by going to the website and completing the questionnaire; or

  • By telephone by calling Ference Weicker & Company, toll free, at 1-866-680-3926 (ext. 306).

If you have any questions or comments regarding this important project, please feel free to contact me or to contact Cori Lynn Germiquet (Carlson), President of the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance at 250-240-5157.

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Provincial Labour Market Information

ASTTBC - Technology Careers and Education
The Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC) has initiated numerous responses to current issues facing technology education and careers.


BC Labour Market Programs and Services Inventory

Look into B.C. programs and services that help people gain skills and find employment.

BC Stats
Located in Victoria, BC Stats is the central statistical agency of the Province of British Columbia. Provincial Government's largest concentration of statistical products, services and expertise.

BCWIN Youth Site
The BC Work Info Net website is designed specifically for Youth. This site allows access to Youth related information such as the Youth Advisory Network, Employers, Website and Phone directory, Job Tools, and the Mind Gallery Webzine.

Economic Association of BC
The Economic Development Association of British Columbia (EDABC) is a provincial association of economic development practitioners.

Information and Communications Technology Council
The Information and Communication Technology Council (ICTC) is a not-for-profit sector council dedicated to creating a diverse, prepared and highly educated Canadian ICT industry and workforce.

The Alliance of Sector Councils
The Alliance of Sector Councils (TASC) is a coordinating body formed of some 29 sector councils. Sector councils bring together representatives from business, labour, education, and other professional groups in a neutral forum in order to comprehensively and cooperatively analyze and address sector-wide human resource issues.

Youth 2010: The BC Labour Market in the Future
Youth 2010 is a report designed to provide young people with information on the changing job market in BC and the Yukon. In particular, Youth 2010 will identify 'what's hot' and 'what's not' in industries and occupations both now and for the year 2010.