June 9, 2020
Calgary in a Changing Economy
Join Calgary Economic Development’s VP of Research and Strategy, Court Ellingson, BComm ’94 to learn about the impact of COVID-19 on Calgary’s economy and labour force.
Companies from all sectors are wondering how or if they will survive these challenging times. Layoffs and unemployment rates are reaching levels we haven’t seen in years. Now is the time to discover your inner entrepreneur and apply the skills you have that are valuable in the current climate.
In this webinar you will:
- Hear about the impact of Covid-19 on the economy and the labour force
- Learn about some of the companies and sectors that are still hiring
- Be encouraged to creatively apply your skills in companies and jobs you might not have previously considered
Calgary in a Changing Economy Resources
- Calgary Economic Development
- Focus on Talent – Tech jobs in Calgary, labour market information and workforce resources
- EDGEUP - Information on skills mapping, training programs and work support
- ConnectingYYC – Job board and student marketplace
- Why Calgary – Our Economy in Depth
- Industries of Focus
Labour Market
Statistics Canada Labour Market Updates
- Labour Force Survey (published monthly)
- Survey of Payroll Employment and Hours (for national and provincial levels)
- COVID-19 labour market update
- Government of Alberta Labour Market Information
- Using Labour Market Information to Find Career Opportunities – Industry outlooks and occupational profiles
- ALIS – Industry profiles and outlooks, occupational profiles, training and looking for work
- Labour Market Trends
- ICTC A Digital Future for Alberta report
- Government of Alberta Job market trends and profiles
- Robert Half 2020 Employment Trends: The Demand for Skilled Talent
- Alberta Economic Outlook
- Calgary and Region Economic Outlook