Canada’s forestry sector is facing a labour shortage due to a wave of baby boomer retirements and little interest from younger generations to pursue a career in forestry. Despite the need for more workers, women still comprise only 17% of the sector in Canada. One study also found that women in forestry are rarely in […] The post Addressing Forestry’s Skilled Labour Shortage: Insights from Women Working in Forestry appeared first on Place Centre.| Place Centre
As Canada advances clean growth and climate action, tens (or even hundreds) of thousands of roles could be created in regions across the country. However, sectors are sounding the alarm about a challenge this growth could create: it may very well worsen labour shortages. This concern is valid. Without finding more skilled workers, increases in […] The post We know Canada has a labour shortage. What should we do about it? appeared first on Place Centre.| Place Centre