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  • Published: 31 October 2024

    Regional Spotlight – South West Nova Scotia

    An analytical view into the fish and seafood processing sector spotlighting the South West Region on the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia. Fish and seafood processors were interviewed in the region to gain a complete and encompassing understanding of the Human Resources (HR) challenges faced in this industry. While also looking at different details that contribute to these challenges like an aging labour force, education and more. Some of these factors play into the vacancy rate being felt across the industry in this region. The report also offers recommendations like the untapped potential of students during the peak season or a few other approaches already being used by some plants. Giving you relevant information, this report on the South West Region in Nova Scotia supplies you with the full picture of their fish and seafood processing sector.

  • Published: 30 October 2024

    Regional Spotlight – Old Perlican, NL

    An analytical view into the fish and seafood processing sector spotlighting the Old Perlican Region. The Old Perlican Region is located on the northern tip of Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula, where they host three processors ranging in size in key towns like Old Perlican (pop.633) and Bay de Verde (pop. 392). The processing plants operate on a seasonal bias, and due to this, the unemployment can fluctuate drastically. The average monthly number of EI claimants in food processing sectors demonstrates the seasonality, with EI claimants ranging from an average low of 43 in May to 207 to 223 for December through to March. The region is also facing labour shortages to meet the region’s labour requirements. This trend is expected to continue to 2030, when they’ll need to attract 360 new workers. There are some solutions to these issues like temporarily re-locating workers in the Newfoundland region during the peak period or re-working EI rules so that claimants can work longer hours while on claim without losing income.

  • Published: 28 October 2024

    Regional Spotlight – Saint-Esprit, QC

    An analytical view into the meat processing sector spotlighting the Saint-Esprit Region in Quebec, near Montreal. To get a full understanding of the region, the report starts with an overview of the region with information on the geographic location and population. There is currently an insufficient labour force to meet the demands of the meat processing sector, especially facing strong coemption from other industries. In interviews with plant mangers, they reported some issues with recruitment, especially with the proximity to a large city, and retention. To combat these challenges, they implemented welcoming strategies such as offering a slew of benefits and loyalty advisors to help with engagement at work. Giving you relevant information, this report on the Saint-Esprit Region in Quebec supplies you with the full picture of their fish and seafood processing sector.

  • Published: 25 October 2024

    Regional Spotlight – Kent Westmorland, NB

    An analytical view into the fish and seafood processing sector spotlighting the Kent-Westmorland Region in New Brunswick, including the metropolitan city Moncton. Currently the local labour can meet the demands of the seafood processing sector, if you include Moncton. However, during peak seasons lower-skill work becomes more competitive, especially by including Moncton. There is also now the added completion of attracting workers from the urban sector. The impact of this labour shortage can be felt with employees working longer hours and not having enough days off during the peak season. Plant mangers combat these challenges by recruiting international students during peak periods and compensation based on performance. Giving you relevant information, this report on the Kent-Westmorland Region in New Brunswick supplies you with the full picture of their fish and seafood processing sector.

  • Published: 25 October 2024

    Regional Spotlight – High River, AB

    An analytical view into the meat processing sector spotlighting the High River Region, which is located within the Calgary metropolitan area. With Calgary being part of the region, the local labour supply is sufficient for the labour requirements for the meat processing sector and other sectors. However, because of this urban location, there is also more competition for workers from other sectors. This was an issue that was brought up by plant managers in interviews, as well as trouble recruiting certain groups and more. To ameliorate some of these hurdles they have started using some promising practices, in particular integrating technology and working day to day with community agencies. Giving you relevant information, this report on the High River Region in Alberta supplies you with the full picture of their meat processing sector.

  • Published: 25 October 2024

    Regional Spotlight – Hamilton, ON

    An analytical view into the meat processing sector spotlighting the Hamilton Region in Southern Ontario, including the Niagara Peninsula and the City of Hamilton. The current labour supply is well above the projected meat processing employment labour demands. However, the region still faces some challenges with retention, recruitment, development for leadership positions and competition for other lower-skills work. Some facilities have found different solutions, like with revamping the onboarding process to help with turnover. The report gives a detailed overview of the Hamilton Region and a comprehensive exploration of Ontario and Hamilton’s meat processing sector. Giving you relevant information, this report supplies you with the full picture of their meat processing sector.

  • Published: 25 October 2024

    Regional Spotlight – Guelph, ON

    An analytical view into the meat processing sector spotlighting the Guelph Region in the southwest of Ontario including the Tri-Cities region nearby. In general, the region has sufficient labour force to meet the labour requirements for the meat sector and the other sectors. However, with a more detailed look you can see that this same analysis does not extend to lower-skill workers. With this some plant manager expressed that they had some issues with, recruitment, retention, stabilizing the workforce and more. However, some are finding some novel solutions like a referral bonus program and working with community agencies. Giving you relevant information, this report on the Guelph Region in southern Ontario supplies you with the full picture of their meat processing sector.

  • Published: 25 October 2024

    Regional Profile – Wynyard, SK

    An analytical view into the meat processing sector spotlighting the Wynyard Region in Saskatchewan. The Wynyard region has 2 meat processing establishments focusing on poultry and occasionally hog with 580 employees. The region faces some challenges with meat indusrty not having sufficient employees due to the labour force. Factors like an aging population and youth out-migration play a heavy hand in this. In interviews with plant managers, they discussed that with the aid of better wages and benefits; and recent immigrants, recruitment and retention has become more manageable. Giving you relevant information, this report on the Wynyard Region in Saskatchewan supplies you with the full picture of their meat processing sector.

  • Published: 25 October 2024

    Regional Profile – Winnipeg, MB

    An analytical view into the meat processing sector spotlighting the Winnipeg Region including the City of Winnipeg. Currently in the region there is sufficient local labour to support the labour requirements for the meat processing industry and other sectors. In interviews with plant managers, they mentioned that a great way to jump over the hurdle of recruitment was the willingness to teach, to take that time to let people learn. They also presented some challenges they are facing namely a language barrier and recruitment for leadership positions. Giving you relevant information, this report on the Winnipeg Region in Manitoba supplies you with the full picture of their meat processing sector.

  • Published: 25 October 2024

    Regional Spotlight – Toronto, ON

    A detailed look at the labour supply and demand in Toronto, Ontario.

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