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Industry and Sector Initiatives
Many industries, employers, and sectors throughout Newfoundland and Labrador undertake labour market and employment initiatives to raise awareness about emerging opportunities or respond to human resource issues.
- Canadian Homebuilders’ Association – Eastern Newfoundland
- Council of Marine Professional Associates (COMPASS)
- Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Information Technology Industries
- Petroleum Industry Human Resource Committee
- Tourism Labour Market Study: Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador
If you know of other industry, community or sector initiatives that can be added to this page please email us at: labourmarket@gov.nl.ca.
Canadian Homebuilders’ Association – Eastern Newfoundland
The Canadian Homebuilders Association - Eastern Newfoundland has supported and carried out research related to labour market challenges and needs for the Residential Construction sector in this province. The CHBA-EN is currently developing a new, employer-driven and workplace-based program to help attract young people into their sector and the skilled trades.
To find out more about the CHBA-EN and their labour market initiatives, please visit www.nfbuilders.com or call the association at 753-2000.
Council of Marine Professional Associates (COMPASS)
The Council of Marine Professional Associates (COMPASS) was established to promote marine transportation and offshore career and training opportunities, profile the importance of the marine transportation and offshore petroleum industries to the local economy, and contribute to addressing the human resource needs of these industries. Click on the links below to download recent publications in PDF format.
Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Information Technology Industries
The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Information Technology Industries (NATI) is currently undertaking an initiative to increase awareness among youth that the technology and science industries are a viable career choice, and to encourage enrollment in such programs once they graduate from high school. By working with the youth in this province to raise the level of their awareness of opportunities in the technology sector, NATI will be directly contributing to increasing the supply of skilled labour to meet the future demands of industry. Please visit the NATI website to learn more.
Petroleum Industry Human Resources Committee
The Petroleum Industry Human Resource Committee (PIHRC) was established in December 1998 by federal, provincial and industry stakeholders.
The PIHRC’s mandate is to review the employment, training and other human resource issues related to the emerging provincial petroleum sector over a ten year period.
Follow the link to PIHRC site above to learn more and download recent publications.
Tourism Labour Market Study: Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador
Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador recently undertook a study of labour market needs and opportunities in the tourism sector. Click on the link below to download the final report.