Mar 2, 2023
WorkBC has published the 2022 BC Labour Market Outlook, which provides a 10-year forecast of the flow of supply and demand for labour in the province, covering the period 2022 to 2032. The report forecasts job openings across 64 industries and 500 occupations. It...
Feb 28, 2023
Economic Development Cowichan recently hosted a series of workshops to discuss workforce housing issues and opportunities for Cowichan. Attendees, including employers, workers, developers, and local government planning staff, identified gaps in infrastructure and...
Jan 17, 2023
The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) invites employers, workers, developers, public service providers, and others to a series of virtual workshops to identify issues and opportunities for workforce housing in Cowichan. The CVRD is developing a Workforce...
Nov 24, 2022
Social Planning Cowichan recently released the results of their living wage calculation for 2022. Cowichan’s living wage has increased 21% from last year’s rate of $19.13 per hour to $23.53 per hour. The living wage increased in all areas of BC where it has been...
Oct 17, 2022
It’s no secret: with the local elections, housing is still top of mind. Economic Development Cowichan has been hearing loud and clear that it’s an issue facing businesses and impacting Cowichan’s local economy. The Cowichan Workforce Housing Survey responses...
May 30, 2022
Foreign workers are a key component of Canada’s labour force, and they could be the right fit for your business. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is hosting a series of virtual sessions in June to help businesses in Western Canada learn about...