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August 29, 2024

Employers Need to Know These Gen Z Hiring Trends

Don’t buy into the generational discourse. Gen Z wants to work! Understand these Gen Z hiring trends to get hiring help for your next Gen Z hire.

August 27, 2024

3 Reasons Eastern Ontario Offers the Best Jobs In Canada

The best jobs in Canada should have these three factors: good location providing quality of life, career growth, and security. Eastern Ontario has all three.

For job seekers

‘X’ Marks the Spot: Finding the Hidden Job Market

Help job seekers find the hidden job market and land their next job. Get in-person, join work placement pipelines, and go straight to the job source.

For job seekers

3 Employee Retention Solutions You Need Right Now

Get three employee retention solutions to ensure your employees are happy, healthy, and in it for the long haul, and decrease resignation rates.

Does Workplace Inclusion Aid Employee Retention?

Workplace inclusion practices benefit the workplace, specifically employee retention and a local employer has adopted a Workplace Inclusion Charter.

This Employer Toolkit Gives Hiring Help

Employers receive hiring help the Employer Toolkit for hiring newcomers to Canada to help employers respond to changes in the local labour market.

September 15, 2023

Skills Development Spotlight: Online Training In Ontario East

Job seekers, including permanent residents, refugees, and CUAET newcomers will benefit from the Quinte STEP online training program.

For job seekers

September 14, 2023

Get Hiring Help With These Local Immigration Strategies

Read two local immigration strategies prepared by Ontario East stakeholders to provide employers with hiring help and build a robust workforce.

How to Promote Work-Life Balance In the Skilled Trades

Learn about the benefits of work-life balance, the effects of burnout, and how to promote work-life balance to your skilled trades employees.

How to Improve Your Work-Life Balance: Battle Skilled Trades Burnout

Learn how to improve your work-life balance in the skilled trades by identifying, avoiding, and managing burnout, especially during a labour shortage.

For job seekers

Work Placement for Students In Ontario East

Work placement for students helps them gain on the job experience, improve skills, build a network, and have a better chance of employment after graduation.

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Why You Should Connect With a Workforce Development Board

Connect with a workforce development board in Ontario East to support the economic expansion of your business and the greater community.

Apprenticeship Programs Ontario Employers Need to Know About

Learn about apprenticeship programs Ontario employers can integrate in their hiring and differences and similarities to other work placement programs.

What Is Co-operative Education and Should I Hire Co-op Students?

Get answers to the questions, what is co-operative education and why employers in Ontario East should hire from work placement programs.

When Should Career Exploration Start? CERIC Says Middle School

Canadian organization CERIC argues for career exploration for students, as early as middle school to improve opportunities for growth and workforce development.

What Is a Workforce Development Specialist and How Can They Help You?

When you hear the question, what is a workforce development specialist? You’ll be able to answer it, and share why they’re important for employers.

DEI: What Is It, Why You Need It, and How It Benefits Your Workplace

Learn what DEI in the workplace is, why you need it and its benefits, and DEI best practices you can use right now.

4 Eastern Ontario Immigration FAQs Answered for Newcomers to Canada

Find the answers to 4 frequently asked questions about Ontario immigration that all newcomers to Canada need to know.

For job seekers

How to Re-Enter the Workforce Without Sacrificing Quality of Life

Learn how to re enter the workforce without sacrificing your quality of life. Find opportunities, get skills training, and enjoy work-life balance.

For job seekers

A Round Up of (Some of) the Best Resources for Newcomers to Canada

Learn how to move to Canada and why you should choose to settle in the eastern Ontario region with these great resources for newcomers to Canada.

For job seekers

Don’t Overlook This In Your Job Search: Find the Best Quality of Life

Ontario East has the best quality of life because of its low cost of living, a multitude of leisure activities, and economic security.

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6 Resources for Job Seekers

Ontario East has so many resources for job seekers to make your next job search easier. All those resources have been collected here to help you.

For job seekers

February 14, 2023

Get LMI Support and Hiring Help In Eastern Ontario

Employers can find LMI support and hiring help in Eastern Ontario from one of five LMI Help Desks in the region and surrounding areas.

February 09, 2023

Learn How to Hire International Students With These 3 Tips

International students benefit to any workplace. Get hiring help: what employers can, should, and need to do to learn how to hire international students.

February 06, 2023

5 Quick Tips on How to Attract Talent to Your Business

Get hiring help by learning how to attract talent to your business with 5 tips that you can consider or implement quickly.

January 31, 2023

Get Career Planning Help in the Eastern Ontario Region

Students, job seekers, parents, and teachers can find career planning help from many resources in the eastern Ontario region.

For job seekers

January 13, 2023

What Are Microaggressions At Work and How Can You Avoid Them?

Answer the questions: what are microaggressions at work and how you can avoid microaggressions to improve DEI in your workplace and create a safe space for all.

December 16, 2022

How to Implement Workplace Equity In Your Business

Learn the difference between equality and equity, implementing workplace equity in DEI efforts, and the connection between equity and the Hidden Workforce.

December 14, 2022

5 DEI Best Practices to Benefit Your Workplace

These DEI best practices will benefit your workplace by improving workplace culture, revenue, and job satisfaction and make your organization a safe place.

December 08, 2022

Are You Eligible for Express Entry?

Newcomers to Canada can apply for permanent residency to Canada through the Express Entry online system managed by the government of Canada.

For job seekers

December 06, 2022

Newcomers to Canada Find Training and Jobs in Eastern Ontario

When considering relocating, newcomers to Canada can consider eastern Ontario because of the access to jobs, training, and resources to assist them.

For job seekers

November 18, 2022

Support for Eastern Ontario Employers Starts Here

Eastern Ontario employers can find support in the form of trends, tools, and talent to help overcome workforce challenges.

November 17, 2022

Job Seekers: You Want to Read This

Job seekers must read this blog article to learn about upskilling programs, job seeker supports, and why eastern Ontario is a great place to launch a career.

For job seekers

November 15, 2022

Everything to Know About Recruitment and Retention in Eastern Ontario

Learn everything you need to know about recruitment and retention in eastern Ontario by hiring the Hidden Workforce and other recruitment tips.

November 07, 2022

Merge Onto the Road to Recovery: Get Hiring Help from CCA

Watch the Canadian Career Academy’s Road to Recovery video to get hiring help after the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on the Ontario workforce.

November 04, 2022

The Employer’s Guide to Hiring People With Disabilities

Learn how to make your workplace more inclusive by hiring people with disabilities and find out how to create more accessible job postings.

September 12, 2022

Learn How to Improve Quality of Work Life for Employees

Learn how to improve quality of life for employees in eastern Ontario by providing competitive wages, flexibility, and communication.

September 08, 2022

5 Benefits of DEI in the Workplace

Include DEI in your workplace. The benefits of DEI in the workplace include workforce innovation, higher revenue generation, and better employee retention.

September 01, 2022

A Working List of Organizations Helping Newcomers to Canada

Bookmark this page to stay up to date on organizations helping newcomers to Canada find access to resources, training, and jobs.

For job seekers

August 05, 2022

Use A Diversity Audit Tool to Champion DEI In Your Workplace

Use a diversity audit tool to identify factors to help create a more inclusive workplace. Find a DEI audit tool available to eastern Ontario employers.

August 02, 2022

Get Hiring Help By Removing Barriers in Your Hiring Process

Get hiring help to improve your hiring process. Learn how to communicate workplace culture to help candidates, especially newcomers to Canada.

Relocation Advice for Newcomers to Canada

Newcomers to Canada can get relocation advice for their move to eastern Ontario by visiting tourism websites and assistance programs.

For job seekers

Job Seekers With Disabilities: Connect With Discover Ability Ontario

Magnet powers new tool for job seekers with disabilities to connect with employers in Discover Ability Ontario. Follow this guide to set up your profile.

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Convey Workplace Culture to Protect DEI in Your Organization

Include your workplace culture in your job postings to attract like-minded candidates and protect DEI initiatives in the workplace.

How to Find Co-op Students to Build Your Workplace With New Talent

Eastern Ontario employers learn how to find co-op students with the skills to help fill job gaps in their industries and provide training opportunities.

Learn How to Hire Military Veterans and Improve Your Team

Eastern Ontario employers learn how to hire military veterans and the Hidden Workforce, who have the skills to help fill job gaps in many sectors.

Want to Know How to Improve Workplace Culture?

Learn how to improve your workplace culture by doing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. DEI is just and has tangible business benefits.

What Does Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Look Like?

Learn what diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace looks like when you are getting started on DEI efforts and find resources to help you assess.

January 25, 2022

How to Avoid the Great Resignation in Canada

The Great Resignation is not as impactful in Canada as in the US, but with some regions hit harder than others, here are some retention strategies.

January 20, 2022

How to Attract Employees When You’ve Got Lots of Competition

Learn how to attract employees when working in recruitment and retention in eastern Ontario post-Covid. Find out what other employers are doing that works.

January 18, 2022

How to Recruit: Employers Can Attract Great Employees During COVID

Improving recruitment and retention in eastern Ontario during COVID means getting help on how to recruit. Find out how to attract employees.

January 13, 2022

Eastern Ontario Employers: Adopt 4 Strategies to Ease Labour Shortage

A labour shortage is limiting the growth of Canadian businesses. Eastern Ontario employers must adopt these 4 strategies to sustain growth.

January 11, 2022

How to Retain Employees With Legacy Information and Record Keeping

How to retain employees and recruit staff post-COVID. New talent attraction requires employers to find out what employees need to be successful at work.

January 06, 2022

Recruiting Tips in a Tight Market: Be Number 1

Find recruiting tips on how to entice job seekers amidst a worker shortage for better recruitment and retention in eastern Ontario.

January 04, 2022

Need Recruitment Tips? It’s a Lot Like Sales Right Now

Employers having trouble with recruitment and retention in eastern Ontario get recruitment tips. Employers should treat recruitment like sales.

December 15, 2021

Calling All Job Seekers: Don’t Miss Free Online Training

Up to 100,000 job seekers can access free online training from the Government of Ontario until March 2022.

For job seekers

December 13, 2021

How You Can Improve Pandemic Living by Relocating for Work

How relocating for work can improve your quality of life during the pandemic: eastern Ontario has open space, less population and high vaccination rates.

For job seekers

December 10, 2021

Job Seekers, Moving to Eastern Ontario Is a Good Investment

Get a financial comparison for moving to eastern Ontario. Job seekers can see how much further their money will go if they relocate outside of Toronto.

For job seekers

November 22, 2021

Enhance Your Workplace With Free Employer Training

The Fleming Employment Hub offers free employer training to help you enhance the leadership skills and success of your workplace.

November 12, 2021

The Post-Pandemic Workplace

As Ontario enters the post-pandemic world, what the labour force wants is changing. Employers can learn about what employees want in this article.

September 07, 2021

6 Business Resources Employers Need to Know About

To optimize recruitment and retention in eastern Ontario as well as business growth for all employers check out these six business resources.

5 Tips for Working with Indigenous Peoples from Indigenous Women

Learn tips for working with Indigenous Peoples from Indigenous women. Prioritize learning the history of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit people in Canada.

Start Your Skilled Trade Job Search in Eastern Ontario

Start your skilled trade job search in eastern Ontario. Learn about opportunities from the Skilled Trade Jobs Virtual Referral System.

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Recruitment Help For Eastern Ontario Employers

Recruitment and retention in eastern Ontario is changing. Get recruitment help by learning how to best showcase your community and company to job seekers.

Hiring Tools to Support Talent Retention: Discover LMI Help Desk

Hiring tools like LMI Help Desk support talent retention, mobile workforce preparation, and rapid new skills acquisition in eastern Ontario.

Find International Talent With the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program

Learn about how to find international talent through OINP. See how Quinte West business, Global Med Inc., has used the program to great success.

Get Hiring Help in Eastern Ontario

Get hiring help and learn how to better recruit and retain the Hidden Workforce. Explore this resource to help employers to understand these residents.

How to Hire Employees Right Now in Eastern Ontario

Wondering how to hire employees in eastern Ontario now? Find the hidden workforce. Recruitment and retention in eastern Ontario excludes these job seekers.

How to Reduce High Employee Turnover: Start With the Hidden Workforce

Look to the hidden workforce for how to reduce high employee turnover. By giving access to this labour force you create more opportunities for work.

Bridge the Workforce Gap With Youth Employee Retention Strategies

Use these employee retention strategies for the hidden workforce: job seekers who are often overlooked due to factors like age or poverty, in the region.

Social Media Recruiting Techniques and Other Strategies to Hire Youth

There’s a hidden workforce in eastern Ontario and it includes youth workers. Use these social media recruiting techniques to hire youth now.

How to Re-Enter the Workforce: Upskilling for a Good Job

Different upskilling strategies such as earning your GED, soft skills training and apprenticeships prepare you for how to re-enter the workforce.

For job seekers

How Newcomers to Canada Can Benefit From Immigration Resources

There are a variety of immigration resources in eastern Ontario to help newcomers to Canada. These programs help find work, homes, and skills training.

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How to Overcome Commute Problems for Talent Attraction

One barrier to good talent attraction is the commute problem. Use Hop In software to offer your employees COVID-safe, reliable transportation to work.

Virtual School Tours to Make Your Post-Secondary Choice

See what post-secondary schools have to offer in the eastern Ontario region. Take virtual school tours at top universities and colleges in the region.

For job seekers

Apprenticeships in Canada Expand Job Seeker Work Opportunities

Apprenticeships in Canada give job seekers hands-on experience and skills development for long-term or self-employment opportunities.

For job seekers

How Spousal Employment Support Can Help When You Move For Your Job

Spousal employment support training for job seekers who due to their partner’s work or family obligations, need flexible training and career opportunities.

For job seekers

February 22, 2021

Where Are the Best Places to Live in Eastern Ontario?

The best places to live in eastern Ontario have job opportunities and skills training for newcomers to Canada. Learn about Kingston, Napanee, and Bancroft.

For job seekers

February 17, 2021

Eastern Ontario Employers Creating a Thriving Business in Unsure Times

Discover five eastern Ontario employers creating a thriving business. Learn where to get help to find and attract talent to your company.

February 12, 2021

Employers Will Benefit from the Magnet Student Work Placement Program

Eastern Ontario employers access Magnet Student Work Placement Program to get wage subsidies and hire post-secondary workers using recruitment software.

February 10, 2021

Choose Where You’ll Live Your Dream: Love Rural vs City Living?

When choosing where to work and live, rural vs city living is a choice you have. Learn the quality of life benefits of living in the country or city.

For job seekers

February 08, 2021

Employers: Here’s How to Attract Talent Using Social Media

Learn how to attract talent using social media and LinkedIn Recruiter to find job seekers with the skills you’re looking for as an employer.

February 08, 2021

Attract Loyal Workers With Career Advancement Opportunities

Employers can provide career advancement opportunities in eastern Ontario to help create a work-life balance for their employees and attract job seekers.

February 05, 2021

An Online Learning Platform Can Make Your Dream Job a Reality

LinkedIn Learning is an online learning platform you can use for upskilling using your smartphone, tablet or desktop. There’s more than 16,000 courses.

For job seekers

February 03, 2021

New Career Training Opportunities for Job Seekers

Get the right training to get what you want from your job. Pathways to Production gives job seekers new career training opportunities.

For job seekers

January 29, 2021

Attracting Workers: Workplace Health & Safety Is Key Right Now

Safe work environments help staff maintain work-life balance especially when workplace health and safety is in place during the pandemic and in all tasks.

January 27, 2021

How to Switch Careers: Tips for Eastern Ontario Job Seekers

Tips for job seekers on how to switch careers if you’ve lost your job due to COVID-19. Find resources to get skills and training to start a new career.

For job seekers

January 25, 2021

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Set to Secure Skilled Newcomers

Learn how newcomers to Canada can access fast-tracked permanent residency through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program.

For job seekers

January 22, 2021

Eastern Ontario Manufacturing Employers Get Work-Ready Staff

Eastern Ontario has 21 workforce training programs. Manufacturing employers enjoy lower hiring costs and increased retention with the Elevate Plus program.

January 20, 2021

New Job Seekers Find Good Jobs With the YMCA Employment Program

The YMCA employment program helps newcomers to Canada get settled. Offering support, advice and access to technology the YMCA helps people new to Canada.

For job seekers

January 18, 2021

Newcomers to Canada Get Immigration Support in Eastern Ontario

Newcomer Employment Welcome Services centre provides newcomers to Canada immigration support to help find places to live and good jobs in eastern Ontario.

For job seekers

January 15, 2021

5 Ways Local Immigration Partnerships Help Newcomers Get Established

Here’s a breakdown of how Local Immigration Partnerships welcome newcomers to Canada into their communities with help to find jobs and get housing.

For job seekers

January 13, 2021

STUFF Magazine Launch a Win for Manufacturing in Eastern Ontario

The STUFF magazine launch promotes manufacturing in the eastern Ontario region and training for job seekers looking to the manufacturing sector.

For job seekers

January 11, 2021

Effective Workforce Development Programs Free to Job Seekers

Job seekers in eastern Ontario, local and new to Canada, use workforce development programs to get jobs in skilled trades, manufacturing and other sectors.

For job seekers

January 08, 2021

Welcome to Canada: Get Newcomer Employment Services

Newcomer employment services provided by the YMCA help newcomers to Canada, who are moving to eastern Ontario, get a job and get settled.

For job seekers

January 06, 2021

Strategic Workforce Planning Draws New Talent

Strategic workforce planning can help eastern Ontario employers attract job seekers.

January 04, 2021

Job Seekers in Eastern Ontario: Enroll in Free Elevate Plus Program

One of 21 skills-training programs in eastern Ontario, Elevate Plus provides free training, hands-on experience for job seekers in eastern Ontario.

For job seekers

December 23, 2020

Highlighting Workforce Development Program Best Practices in Ontario

How workforce development program best practices have been implemented in the Niagara region and what’s happening in eastern Ontario.

December 21, 2020

Get Jobs in Kingston Ontario to Live and Work in a Place You Love

Find jobs in Kingston Ontario using the livework.kingstoncanada.com website so you can have a better quality of life.

For job seekers

December 18, 2020

Eastern Ontario City Reaches Best Places to Live in Ontario Status

Here’s a summary of an eastern Ontario city, Kingston, that’s one of the best places to live in Ontario. Find out the quality of life in eastern Ontario.

For job seekers

December 02, 2020

How To Overcome Workforce Challenges Now and Post COVID-19

Identifying and tackling workforce challenges in the eastern Ontario region amid the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

November 30, 2020

How to Use Labour Market Information for Recent Immigrants

Labour market information for recent immigrants is shaping presentation and sharing, and recruitment and training strategies in Ontario East.

For job seekers

November 27, 2020

How to Develop New Skills for Work in the Eastern Ontario Region

Develop skills quickly and get full-time employment in the eastern Ontario region with a steady paycheque through upskilling and reskilling programs.

For job seekers

November 25, 2020

Profile on the Best Place to Find Workers: Have You Heard of Nesda?

Here2Work app is the best place to find workers. Eastern Ontario employers securely communicate to find and schedule quality candidates.

November 23, 2020

Have You Heard of SOPA? Access New Talent Quickly and Easily

SOPA provides eastern Ontario employers with a paperwork-FREE way to hire overseas talent when they don’t have Canadian talent to fill urgent positions.

November 20, 2020

Employers: Quickly & Easily Map Skill Sets With Workforce Tools

Employers can streamline workforce development and hire quality candidates with LinkedIn’s Talent Insights, Jobs & Recruitment workforce tools.

November 18, 2020

Announcing the Employer One Survey Coming Soon to Eastern Ontario

The Employer One Survey is coming soon for eastern Ontario employers. EDOs, businesses, educators, and employment service providers watch your inbox.

November 16, 2020

Best Places to Live Outside of Toronto: 9 Powerful Reasons to Relocate

Relocate to the eastern Ontario region for exciting job opportunities, affordable living, work/life balance. One of the best places to live outside Toronto

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October 14, 2020

Make Manufacturing Fun in 2020 with MFG Month Events

MFG month events are perfect for community outreach and workforce and skills development. Here are 2020 events and programs Ontario East recommends.

September 15, 2020

Free Recruitment Help for Eastern Ontario Employers

Free recruitment help for eastern Ontario employers through the EOWD's 1 year subscription to LinkedIn Recruiter.

January 31, 2020

6 Manufacturing Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

Six fun manufacturing facts about the manufacturing sector. Learn more about one of the world’s oldest and strongest industries.

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January 29, 2020

An Emerging Manufacturing Trend: Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is becoming a big problem in the manufacturing sector. Learn how to protect your business and attract younger employees to manufacturing.

January 27, 2020

5 Manufacturing Sectors Thriving in Eastern Ontario

The manufacturing sector in eastern Ontario is thriving. We’ve highlighted 5 sectors succeeding in the region and the economy, locally and nationally.

For job seekers

January 24, 2020

An Emerging Manufacturing Trend: Robotics

Robotics has been part of the manufacturing sector since the 1950s, but its influence is growing. Jobs will be lost, but others will take their place.

For job seekers

January 22, 2020

An Emerging Manufacturing Trend: Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, is coming to the manufacturing sector. Getting a manufacturing job can put you in charge of a 3D printer.

For job seekers

January 20, 2020

Spotlight on 9 of Eastern Ontario Region’s Innovative Manufacturers

The eastern Ontario region has exciting job opportunities in innovative manufacturing sectors. We’re spotlighting 9 that are thriving in eastern Ontario.

For job seekers

January 17, 2020

Could the Region Benefit from an Ontario Immigration Strategy?

Ontario immigration strategy needs to focus more on encouraging newcomers to move into smaller cities in Ontario, including the eastern Ontario region.

For job seekers

January 15, 2020

NEW Manufacturing Alliance Makes Manufacturing Accessible and Vibrant

NEW Manufacturing Alliance helps make the manufacturing sector accessible and vibrant in northeast Wisconsin, connecting students and employers every day.

January 13, 2020

No Degree Required: Skills Needed for Manufacturing

The face of hiring is changing. Rather than degrees, skills are needed for manufacturing, which necessitates skills development.

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January 10, 2020

Attracting and Retaining Millennials in Your Workplace

Attracting and retaining Millennials requires a paradigm shift in your strategy, and it’s required to keep the manufacturing sector workforce strong.

January 08, 2020

The Middle Class Is the Norm in Eastern Ontario

The middle class has found a new home in the eastern Ontario region, and you can promote its rise to help recruit your future manufacturing workforce.

January 06, 2020

STUFF Magazine Promotes High-Tech Careers in Manufacturing

STUFF magazine showcases what manufacturing in the eastern Ontario region has to offer for job seekers and employers.

For job seekers

January 03, 2020

New Work-Life Balance Trends: The Future of Work Life

The digital world allows greater flexibility in work. Work-life balance trends are key to attracting new talent and should become manufacturing trends.

December 30, 2019

The Top Trends in Manufacturing for 2019

Here are some manufacturing trends to close off this year. The top trends in manufacturing for 2019: AI, Talent Shortages, and Manufacturing Month.

December 27, 2019

Manufacturing Companies in Ontario Every Job Seeker Should Know

These five manufacturing companies in Ontario are advancing the economy of the eastern Ontario region and doing it with style.

For job seekers

December 23, 2019

3 Trends Transforming the Impact of Technology on Manufacturing

The impact of technology on manufacturing trends in eastern Ontario is very positive for job seekers. Tech adds more jobs to the manufacturing industry.

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December 20, 2019

The Best of Eastern Ontario Manufacturing

The eastern Ontario manufacturing industry is growing and supports eastern Ontario region residents, who enjoy technologically advanced, exciting careers.

For job seekers

December 18, 2019

Food Processing Is Big Business in the Eastern Ontario Region

Food processing in the eastern Ontario region is big business for manufacturing, employing 95,000 in Ontario.

For job seekers

December 16, 2019

Post-Secondary Programs in Ontario That Lead to a Great Life

One great way to get your start in manufacturing in the eastern Ontario region is joining one of the manufacturing post-secondary programs in Ontario.

For job seekers

December 13, 2019

The Best Manufacturing Jobs in Eastern Ontario

The eastern Ontario region is home to a booming manufacturing sector full of high-tech, exciting, lucrative manufacturing jobs.

For job seekers

December 11, 2019

Best Ways to Upskill in Manufacturing Training

Upskill into eastern Ontario’s manufacturing sector with 5 top tools in manufacturing training to help you find a job you’ll want and career you’ll love.

For job seekers

December 09, 2019

The Best Ways to Optimize Training for Manufacturing Businesses

There are ways to optimize your manufacturing training in order to maximize recruitment and retention, utilizing training for manufacturing businesses.

December 06, 2019

Top 3 Trends in Manufacturing Jobs

The top 3 manufacturing trends to be aware of during your job search all have to do with embracing technological trends in manufacturing and upskilling.

For job seekers

December 04, 2019

ManufacturingGPS: Eastern Ontario’s LMI Story

Get access to ManufacturingGPS, a fully searchable LMI system offering skills and capability resources for the eastern Ontario region and nationwide.

December 02, 2019

5 Recruitment and Retention Strategies You Need to Know

5 recruitment and retention strategies that will help you in manufacturing training, and in finding and keeping workers in your manufacturing sector.

November 27, 2019

Manufacturing Trends and AI Industry Trends: Where They Collide

AI industry trends are affecting the world of work and manufacturing trends are being influenced by AI. Savvy manufacturers should prepare for the future.

November 25, 2019

Small Cities Rejoice: The True Cost of Big-City Living

Pay is often higher in large cities, but so are living expenses. The way manufacturing trends are going, small cities may have more to offer.

For job seekers

November 22, 2019

Dvine Laboratories: Breaking New Ground in the Eastern Ontario Region

Dvine Laboratories saw an opening in an industry within the eastern Ontario manufacturing sector. The eastern Ontario region is full of such opportunities.

For job seekers

November 20, 2019

STEM Books for Kids Highlight Manufacturing Trends You Need to Know

STEM books for kids highlight manufacturing trends and the innovative, high-tech industry careers you can learn more about.

For job seekers

November 18, 2019

Maximum Signs in the Eastern Ontario Region

Maximum Signs, located in the eastern Ontario region, is owned and run by Ron Haslam, and is a one-stop sign shop for all signage needs large and small.

For job seekers

November 15, 2019

Sustainable Manufacturing Is a Trend for the Future

Sustainable manufacturing is one of the manufacturing trends saving the planet. We’ve highlighted 3 ways manufacturing will contribute to going green.

For job seekers

November 13, 2019

Opportunities for Working in Eastern Ontario Keep Getting Better

Working in eastern Ontario can expose you to many up and coming manufacturing trends, as well as an amazing quality of life that keeps getting better.

For job seekers

November 11, 2019

DVS Manufacturing Carries on the Family Business

DVS Manufacturing and Louet North America are family-owned and operated, currently expanding and providing employment for residents of Ontario East.

For job seekers

November 08, 2019

Creative Canadians Work at Jarvis Design and Display

Ontario East is home to creative manufacturers, such as Jarvis Design and Display, where you can create amazing products and learn something new every day.

For job seekers

November 06, 2019

Evonik in Maitland, Ontario, Offers a Responsible Workplace

Ontario East helps manufacturers, like Evonik, find employees that are environmentally conscious and want to work for a safe and sustainable company.

For job seekers

November 04, 2019

The Green Beaver Company: Eastern Ontario’s Natural Innovator

The Green Beaver Company creates natural products for families, and Ontario East is promoting it as one of the many manufacturing companies to work at.

For job seekers

November 01, 2019

These Technical Textile Manufacturers Are Looking into the Future

Many industries make up the manufacturing sector. Technical textile manufacturers are defining the industry’s future, and you could be a part of it.

For job seekers

October 30, 2019

What Is Advanced Manufacturing?

The advanced manufacturing sector in Ontario is using innovative technology to produce goods at scale to create world-class products and processes.

For job seekers

October 28, 2019

3 Ways to Attract Investment to Your Manufacturing Business

Eastern Ontario is already built for the manufacturing sector. To attract investment, remind investors that Ontario is a manufacturer’s paradise.

October 25, 2019

It's True! A Manufacturing Video Game Exists

We’re not making it up! There’s a manufacturing video game. There’s no better way to learn about manufacturing trends than by having fun at the same time.

For job seekers

October 23, 2019

Food Processing Is Big Business in Eastern Ontario

Food processing is big business in eastern Ontario’s manufacturing sector. Changing produce into food items is an industry with lots of job opportunities.

For job seekers

October 21, 2019

Learn More About Fast Manufacturing Job Training

Manufacturing job training in eastern Ontario just got a lot easier with Elevate Plus, a free program to help you get manufacturing training fast.

For job seekers

October 18, 2019

How to Find a Job in the Manufacturing Sector

Here’s how to find a job in manufacturing in eastern Ontario. The manufacturing sector is hiring and looking for the unique skills that only you have.

For job seekers

October 16, 2019

Are You the Right Fit for These Manufacturing Jobs?

There are lots of great manufacturing jobs available in eastern Ontario, and we’ve profiled 7 amazing job opportunities here just for you.

For job seekers

October 11, 2019

What Is Petrochemical Manufacturing and Does It Exist in Ontario?

Petrochemical manufacturing doesn't sound like an Ontario industry, but it is. This manufacturing sector has jobs that lead to great qualities of life.

For job seekers

October 09, 2019

The Importance of Telecommunications to the Manufacturing Sector

Telecommunications are essential to eastern Ontario’s manufacturing sector, which has high-tech careers in the trades, engineering, assembly and testing.

For job seekers

October 07, 2019

Manufacturing Month: Research & Recruitment for Employers

EOMWDP is celebrating Manufacturing Month with a free LinkedIn talent recruitment tool trial for the month of October.

October 04, 2019

Let’s Rethink Jobs in the Trades

There are a growing number of highly desirable job opportunities in eastern Ontario manufacturing, including well-paying stable jobs in the trades.

For job seekers

October 02, 2019

October Is Manufacturing Month: Here’s How Ontario Is Celebrating

Ontario East is promoting Manufacturing Month in October by showcasing local events and sharing resources to support the industry and workforce.

September 30, 2019

Will You Be Attending This Manufacturing Conference?

Attend the Tri-Association Manufacturing Conference in eastern Ontario to network, experience local innovation and learn about future workforce attraction.

September 27, 2019

Are You Prepared for Manufacturing Month?

Manufacturing Month is a great opportunity to introduce kids and their parents to all the manufacturing trends and the jobs they create in eastern Ontario.

September 25, 2019

Manufacturing Trends: What is Lean Manufacturing?

Manufacturing trends can seem complicated and impenetrable. But lean manufacturing is all about simplifying and reducing unnecessary complication.

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September 23, 2019

Fleming College Prepares You For An Exciting Career in Manufacturing

Fleming College offers manufacturing training programs that lead to high-quality, exciting jobs in the manufacturing sector of eastern Ontario.

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September 20, 2019

Have You Considered Working in Cannabis? Check Out Canntech Services

The Canadian cannabis industry is in need of workers. There might even be a cannabis company, like Canntech Services, in your part of eastern Ontario.

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September 18, 2019

Find New High-Tech Jobs On an Awesome Tour of Manufacturing

Take a tour of manufacturing companies supported by Ontario East to learn about high tech local careers you can teach your students about.

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September 16, 2019

Manufacturing Supply Chains Make Eastern Ontario Great

Eastern Ontario is a hub for the manufacturing industry because of the power of its supply chains. Manufacturing makes the area a great place to live.

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September 13, 2019

Queen's University Can Launch Your Career in Manufacturing

Queen’s University has a full-complement of courses, and their manufacturing training programs offer a base to finding great careers in eastern Ontario.

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September 11, 2019

How To Help Improve Eastern Ontario Apprenticeship Training

Learn how you can make apprenticeship training better in eastern Ontario by contacting the EOTB to talk about manufacturing training in the region.

September 09, 2019

How To Build The Best Manufacturing Career At Loyalist College

Loyalist College offers manufacturing training to post-secondary students. Their programs lead to careers in the eastern Ontario manufacturing sector.

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September 06, 2019

Do You Know These Basic Manufacturing Terms?

Doing some personal manufacturing training to become more hireable is easy! Here are some basic manufacturing terms to improve your knowledge.

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September 04, 2019

Are You Up for a Manufacturing Industry Award?

In eastern Ontario there are associations that give out manufacturing industry awards, which can boost your sales and employee retention and attraction.

August 30, 2019

Eastern Ontario Manufacturing Spotlight: Longevity Acrylics

Eastern Ontario has many manufacturers to be proud of. From a short work week to a lifetime product guarantee, Longevity Acrylics inspires Ontarians.

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August 28, 2019

Lanthier Bakery Puts Eastern Ontario on the Map

Lanthier Bakery has been an integral part of eastern Ontario manufacturing for 87 years. The family-run business employs many from their community.

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August 26, 2019

How to Modernize Employment and Skills in Manufacturing

Ontario’s economy is healthy, but there are still people lacking employment and skills, and jobs without employees. These manufacturing trends connect all.

August 23, 2019

Modernize Investment in Training and Development in Manufacturing

Changing the way companies think about manufacturing training can ease some hiring woes. Investment in training and development is one way forward.

August 19, 2019

Laminacorr Thrives in the Competitive Corrugated Plastics Industry

Laminacorr is a plastics manufacturer located in the Cornwall Business Park in eastern Ontario, and the largest independent company in North America.

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August 16, 2019

SigmaPoint Technologies’ Bold Vision of Electronic Manufacturing

SigmaPoint technologies leads the eastern Ontario electronic manufacturing sector with a company culture that respects every one of their 300 employees.

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August 12, 2019

How to Thrive in Winter in Canada

Winter in Canada includes fun outdoor sports and activities for new Canadians. Here are some survival tips on what to expect from eastern Ontario winters.

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August 09, 2019

Increase Your Job Prospects with SkillsAdvance Ontario (SAO)

SkillsAdvance Ontario (SAO) is providing manufacturing skills development training and paid work placements for job seekers in eastern Ontario.

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August 07, 2019

How to Boost Hiring with the Eastern Ontario Training Board

Get help with promoting your manufacturing company through social media campaigns by working with the Eastern Ontario Training Board.

August 02, 2019

Play the Game of Life in Eastern Ontario… and Win

Let’s play the Game of Life. You can win the whole thing by living and working in eastern Ontario.

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What’s Life Actually Like in Eastern Ontario?

Life in eastern Ontario is better. With great jobs in manufacturing and an increased quality of life, you maximize your work-life balance.

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Manufacturing Trends That You Need to Know

Stay on top of the current manufacturing trends in Ontario, including updated talent attraction and retention strategies and adapting to new technology.

Looking for Your Next Manufacturing Business Magazine?

Manufacturing business magazines help you keep up-to-date on industry trends. Check out the top 3 Canadian magazines we’ve found for you.

3 Ways to Welcome New Canadians to Your Business

Welcome new Canadians to manufacturing with 3 ideas: sports, multicultural festivals and mentorship. Make manufacturing a warmer place for new Canadians.

Moving to Canada? Here's What to Expect from Canadian Weather

Moving to Canada? Find out what to expect from Canadian weather as we highlight summer, spring and fall in the eastern Ontario region.

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What’s Life Like in Cornwall and the Surrounding Area?

Cornwall is an area of eastern Ontario rich in advanced technology manufacturing jobs. Find what Cornwall offers culturally, residentially, and in jobs.

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Use Virtual Reality to Find Out if Manufacturing Is the Career for You

Use the CareerLabsVR virtual reality tool to discover if manufacturing is a career you’d enjoy, to plan your training and skills development to match.

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You Don’t Have to Leave Your Post Secondary Community After Graduation

As you search for your dream career, you can use online tools to look for work in your post secondary community no matter where you live now.

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Optimize Your Hiring Process with Magnet

Magnet can streamline your hiring process by effectively targeting different workforce sectors and posting to multiple online job boards, saving you time.

Job Searching? Here’s Why You Want to Be on Magnet

Searching for job opportunities online? It’s time to sign up for Magnet, which automates your job search preferences and emails you perfect job postings.

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Worried About Labour Retention for Ontario Manufacturing?

So you feel confident about filling manufacturing jobs with young workers. But you might not feel as confident about labour retention. Here are some tips.

Optimize Your Manufacturing Training Onboarding Process

The onboarding process can be time consuming for businesses and overwhelming for new hires, who may not retain their training. Here are tips to help.

Two Manufacturing Books That Won't Bore Your Teens to Death

If you think your teen would be perfect for a manufacturing career, but not sure how to get them interested, here's two manufacturing books that may help

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Promote Manufacturing with Historical Figures Like Rosie the Riveter

Help people imagine themselves in Ontario manufacturing by highlighting inspiring examples, like Rosie the Riveter, in blogs and social media.

We Need More Women in Manufacturing

Women in manufacturing account for only 28% of the workforce. You can fill your employment gap by encouraging more women through STEM and mentorship.

Attention Parents: Discover These STEM Books for Preschool

STEM books for preschoolers introduce the fundamentals of manufacturing—science, technology, and robotics—to your kids and students.

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Upskill Now: Optimize Tech and Robotics Skills in Manufacturing

High-tech and robotics skills are essential in manufacturing. There are resources and tools for upskilling your employees, which helps you stay competitive

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Don’t Worry About Losing Jobs to AI

While jobs lost to AI is a reality for some repetitive tasks, more job opportunities are being created to support this new technology in manufacturing.

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Manufacturing Job Profiles: Process Control Engineer

A process control engineer is one of the many manufacturing job opportunities that require a university degree and the ability to adapt to new technology.

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