Workforce Development

The Local Labour Market Plan (LLMP) is an annual deliverable of the Workforce Planning Boards, funded by Ontario's MLTSD. It captures the significant changes in the past few years in the local economies and labour markets, as well as the community action tailored to ensure economic growth and resilience development. Workforce Development and Planning Board EMO invite you to review their LLMP at https://workforcedevelopment.ca/local-labour-market-plan/

✨ Elevate 2026 — A look back at last week
It was an inspiring morning, bringing together business leaders and HR professionals for meaningful conversations on legal clarity, workforce strategy, employer branding, and responsible AI.

👀 Looking for a job or a new opportunity?

Great news! Job fairs are happening across Elgin, Middlesex, and Oxford — and they’re the perfect place to meet employers face-to-face and explore what’s out there.

📍 Here’s what’s coming up:

👉 Oxford County Career Expo 2026
📅 March 26 | ⏰3pm to 6pm |📍 Woodstock Fairgrounds
🔗Register here: https://workinoxford.ca/career-expo-jobseekers

👉 Job Fair 2026 St Thomas Elgin County and Area
📅 April 15 |⏰1pm to 5pm |📍 Joe Thornton Community Centre
🔗Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/job-fair-2026-st-thomas-elgin-county-area-job-seekers-tickets-1982908817652

👉 London and Area Works Job Fair 2026
📅 April 21 |⏰2pm to 6pm |📍 White Oaks Mall
🔗Register here: https://www.ledc.com/event/london-and-area-works-job-fair-2026

✨ Meet local employers
✨ Learn about available jobs
✨ Bring your resume and make connections

💡 Tip: Register ahead of time to get the full list of employers and opportunities.

📢 Share this with someone who’s job hunting!

📊 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 – 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 #𝟭

Our region continues to grow.

The London Economic Region reached 830,922 residents in 2025, representing a 12.6% increase since 2020, outpacing Ontario’s overall population growth.

Population trends influence labour supply, housing needs, infrastructure, and the services our communities depend on. These insights help employers, community organizations, and policymakers plan for the future.

📖 Read the full Local Labour Market Plan:
https://workforcedevelopment.ca/local-labour-market-plan/

Stay tuned as we share more highlights from the report over the coming weeks.

Join us in celebrating the incredible women in our workplace and community!

We are especially proud to recognize the women on our team — 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗮, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮 — and the women across 𝗘𝗹𝗴𝗶𝗻, 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗲𝘅, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝘅𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱, whose dedication, expertise, and leadership help move our communities forward and create stronger organizations.

At 𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗪𝗣𝗗𝗕, we are committed to fostering workplaces built on 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁, 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 for all.

Today, we celebrate women's impact and reaffirm the importance of building workplaces where 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲.