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EMPLOYER BULLETIN

ISSUE NO. 4

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Source: Metro News

Although we have a high-er unemployment rate than before the reces-sion it is getting increasingly dif-ficult for employers in Canada to find skilled employees in certain areas of expertise in a variety of provinces. Below is a list of cur-rent hot jobs as well as popular areas of study.

Alberta

1. Heavy construction and car-pentry contractors2. Health-care professions such as RNs, physicians, occupational therapists, dentists, pharmacists3. Manufacturing process operators4. Primary production managers5. Facility operation and maintenance managers

Study

1. Calgarys Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmontons Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, or on-the-job training2. Various levels of medical training, Uni-versity of Alberta3. High school, on-the-job training4. Bachelors degree in relevant field, job experience5. Bachelors degree in relevant field, job experience

Ontario

1. Civil engineering2. Mining engineer

3. Paramedic4. Civil Engineer5. Mechanical Engineer

Study

1. Bachelors degree in civil en-gineering; McMaster University, Ryerson University2. Bachelors degree in mining engineering; Queens University.3. Paramedic diploma; Humber College, Algonquin College, Cambrian College4. Bachelors degree in civil en-gineering McMaster University, University of Toronto, Univer-sity of Ottawa, University of Guelph, University of Ottawa, York University5. Mechanical engineer degree. University of Windsor, Water-loo, Ottawa, Ryerson, Queens, McMaster, Carleton

Nova Scotia

1. Software Engineers and Designers2. Aircraft Mechanics and Inspectors3. Information Systems Analysts and Con-sultants4. Computer Engineers 5. Computer Programmers and Interac-tive Media Developers

Study

1. Computer science degree; Dalhousie, Saint Marys or MSVU2. Aircraft maintenance engineer pro-gram; Nova Scotia Community College3. Computer science or related degree; Dalhousie, Saint Marys or MSVU4. Bachelors degree in computer engi-neering, electrical or electronics engi-

WHERE THE

HOT JOBS ARE IN

CANADA

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In October, employment remained virtually unchanged for the second consecutive month, as full-time gains offset part-time losses. The unem-ployment rate edged down to 7.9% and has been around 8% for the past seven months.

Since October 2009, total employ-ment has risen by 375,000 (+2.2%), mostly the result of strength over the first half of 2010, when employment growth averaged 51,000 per month. In the last four months, however, month-ly gains have averaged 5,700.

The number of private sector em-ployees increased in October, while self-employment declined. Public sec-

tor employment was unchanged.

Full-time employment rose by 47,000 in October, while part-time fell by 44,000. Over the past three months, losses in part time have been offset by full-time gains.

Employment increased among people aged 55 and over, nearly all among women. At the same time, there was an offsetting decline in employment for those aged 25 to 54.

Alberta posted employment gains in October, while Nova Scotia regis-tered a notable loss. There was little change in other provinces.

REPORT SUMMARY October 2010

JOBS

neering, engineering physics or computer science; Dalhousie, Saint Marys or MSVU5. Bachelors degree in computer science; Dalhousie, Saint Marys or MSVU

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ada) are offering specialized engineeringrecruitment solutions to find the talent to help your company reach new milestones.

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Unemployment Numbers October 2010 by City:

Source: Statistics Canada

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Adecco Fall/Winter Employment Outlook Reveals Canadian Employers Plan to Hire and Have Difficulties Finding Skilled EmployeesFrom Adecco Canada Fall/Winter Employment Outlook Survey

Canadian employers expect a steady hiring climate in the last quarter of 2010 and first quarter of 2011, according to the latest results of the Adecco Fall/Winter Employment Outlook Survey, conducted at the World HR Congress in Montreal.

The survey of nearly 250 Canadian HR professionals reveals that 76 per cent plan to increase their payrolls within the next six months, while only 24 per cent foresee to maintain a workforce of similar size or even cutbacks. This indicates that the hiring climate will remain steady for the next two quarters, says Angela Payne, Vice President, Sales. The sur-vey clearly shows that Employers are planning to continue to increase their payrolls at a similar pace for the upcoming six months.

The survey became even more revealing when the ques-tion was asked if employers have difficulties finding skilled employees within particular areas of expertise. Here the overwhelming majority (80 per cent) indicated that indeed many of these positions are very hard to fill. This also shows that while we do still have an overall unemployment rate of 8% (September 2010) it is becoming increasingly difficult to recruit for a variety of positions.

This leads to the next question where employers were asked if they are worried that the current improved eco-nomic climate leads to job hopping. 68 per cent of employ-ers answered with yes they do believe that employees, now that Canada is coming out of the recession, may decide that it is time to put out their resume and start looking for new opportunities.

The final question asked in this survey was around the large number of Baby Boomers retiring. A bit over half of the employers (52 per cent) answered that they are somewhat concerned about the gap Baby Boomers leave behind.

The Adecco Fall/Winter Employment Outlook survey was conducted during the World HR Congress in Montreal and has over 250 respondents. The survey data was received between September 27th and September 29th 2010.

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FALL/WINTER EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK DETAILS

Employers are somewhat concerned about the gap Baby Boomers leave behind

Employers are worried that the current improved economic climate leads to job hopping

It remains difficult to find skilled employees in cer-tain areas of expertise

The majority of employers in Canada plan to hire with-in the next 6 months

Do you plan to hire new employees within

the next 6 months?

Do you have difficulties finding skilled em-

ployees for particular areas of expertise?

Are you concerned that some of your best

talent might be looking for another job?

Are you worried about the gap Baby Boomers

are leaving behind?

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About the Adecco Group

The Adecco Group, based in Zurich, Switzerland, is the worlds leading provider of HR solutions. With over 31,000 full time employees and more than 5,500 offices, in over 60 countries and territories around the world, Adecco Group offers a wide variety of services, connecting more than 600,000 colleagues with over 100,000 clients every day. The services offered fall into the broad categories of temporary staffing, permanent placement, outsourcing, consulting and outplacement. The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company.

Adecco S.A. is registered in Switzerland (ISIN: CH0012138605), with listings on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ADEN) and on Euronext in France (ADE).

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