Calgary & Area Labour Market News

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Document Title and Description	Date (dd/mm/yy)	Format
2010
March Working as a retail shelf stocker Working as a retail salesperson Working as a retail store manager Working In... retail trade Other sources for labour market information Links & Resouces / New to Calgary?	24/03/10
February Working as a roofer Working as a concrete finisher Working as a cabinetmaker Working In... specialty trade construction Adjusting to economic change: Career matching Links & Resouces / New to Calgary?	18/02/10
January Working in a Hotel  Working In... Accommodation services Where to find work in today's economy	20/01/10
2009
December Working as an interpretive naturalist Working as a water operator Working In... Environmental Services Taking and old career and making it a new one Links & Resources / New to Calgary?	16/12/09
November Working with kids: careers in child care Working as an educational assistant Working In... Educational Services Where are the jobs? Researching the job market Links and Resources / New to Calgary?	24/11/09
October Starting Out in Manufacturing Making It As a Female Millwright Working in...Manufacturing Resiliency in the Downturn Links and Resources / New to Calgary?	20/10/09
September A Look Back at WorldSkills 2009 Front End Careers in Restaurants Working in...Food Services Behind the Scenes Links and Resources / New to Calgary?	24/09/09
August Working as a glazier Working in... non-residential construction World Skills 2009: automation and control technician Creating the perfect resumé Links and Resources / New to Calgary?	19/08/09
July Working in a warehouse Working as a truck driver Working In... Warehousing World Skill 2009: sheet metal worker Getting apprenticeship training Links & Resources / New to Calgary?	23/07/09
June Becoming a painter Calgary World Skills 2009 Special: painter/decorator  Working in building construction  Negotiating the best offer  Link and resources / New to Calgary	09/06/09
May Working in kitchens Calgary World Skills 2009 Special: Cook Profile Working in the food services industry Networking: an essential part of any job search Link and resources / New to Calgary	19/05/09
April Working as an automotive mechanic World Skills 2009: Auto body technician set to compete Working in... automotive repair and maintenance / Job ad analysis Safety in the workplace - know your rights and responsibilities Links & Resources / New to Calgary	14/04/09
March Working as an interactive media programmer Working as a business analyst Working in... information technology / Job ad analysis Small business owners - working from home Links & Resources / New to Calgary?	23/03/09
February Working as a Calgary Transit bus driver Working as a school bus driver Working in... passenger transportation / Job ad analysis Creating a work life balance Links & Resources / New to Calgary?	10/02/09
January Career choices in cleaning Cleaning careers in healthcare Executive Housekeeper Finding Work in... Accomodation Services Securing your job future	23/01/09
2008 Top
December Working as a financial customer service representative Working as a bank/investment manager Working In / Calgary & Area Job Ad Analysis Finding employers in Calgary Links & Resources / New to Calgary?	17/12/08
November Tilesetter and other renovation trades Working In / Calgary & Area Job Ad Analysis Key to success: Working as a locksmith Series: Mid-life Career Changers Links & Resources / New to Calgary?	21/11/08
October Sports Instructors Recreation Facility Operators Working In / Calgary & Area Job Ad Analysis English as an Additional Language Instructors Series: Mid-life Career Changers Links & Resources / New to Calgary?	23/10/08
September Brewing up a Career - an Inside Look at a Brewery Mid-Life Career Changers: Overcoming Bias Working in Manufacturing Calgary & Area Job Ad Analysis Links & Resources New to Calgary	12/09/08
August Firefighting - a hot career Police officers - an adventurous choice Mid-Life Career Changers: Assessing soft skills Working in Protective Services Calgary & Area Job Ad Analysis Links & Resources New to Calgary	14/08/08
July Working as a Plumber Working as an Electrician The Job of an Insulator Mid-Life Career Changes: Getting Started Mapping Calgary's Economy Calgary & Area Job Ad Analysis Summary Links & Resources New to Calgary	25/07/08
June Web Designers and Graphic Designers Focus On: Stage Manager Calgary at a Glance Getting the most out of a summer job Mapping Calgary's Economy Calgary & Area Job Ad Analysis Summary Links & Resources	13/06/08
May Research Assistant Q&A With a Research Assistant Calgary at a Glance Communicating in the Workplace Mapping Calgary's Economy Calgary & Area Job Ad Analysis Links & Resources	26/05/08
April Careers in Building Management Focus On: Building Inspector Calgary at a Glance Dressing for Success Mapping Calgary's Economy Calgary & Area Job Ad Analysis Links & Resources	20/05/08
March Medical Therapy and Rehabilitation Careers Calgary at a Glance How to Negotiate a Salary Mapping Calgary's Economy Calgary & Area Job Ad Analysis Links & Resources	19/03/08
February Careers in Human Services Medical & Dental Office Assistants Mapping Calgary's Economy Success Factors: Networking Calgary & Area Job Ad Analysis Links & Resources	11/03/08
January Heavy Equipment Technicians Medical Radiation Technologist Calgary at a Glance Labour Market Information Mapping Calgary's Economy Calgary & Area Job Ad Analysis Links & Resources	25/01/08

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