Canada's labour market is experiencing rapid shifts, driven by technological integration and changing sectoral demands. With labour shortages persisting in high-growth areas, career development professionals need a macro-level understanding of where the economy is heading to guide their clients effectively.
This
FREE
recorded webinar, grounded in State of the National Workforce 2026: Strategic Analysis and Sectoral Demand, features a panel of Sector Council Presidents and Directors who will unpack key findings and highlight the specific skills and regional demands shaping Canada's workforce.
Analyze the 2026 sectoral demand data to identify emerging high-growth career paths in Manufacturing, Mining and Agriculture
Evaluate the impact of current labour market shortages on recruitment strategies and how you can better prepare candidates for these gaps
Synthesize macro-economic report findings into practical, day-to-day career counselling techniques for diverse client groups
Formulate localized strategies that align Indigenous learner success with national industrial workforce needs
And much more!
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This recorded webinar series was hosted live in spring 2026 and continues to offer practical insights for career development professionals supporting clients in Canada's changing labour market.
Phyllis MacCallum is the Director of Research & Knowledge Mobilization at the Canadian Agriculture Human Resource Council. She brings practical expertise to labour market information research. Raised on a commercial cow/calf operation in eastern Ontario, Phyllis has a passion for agriculture and business.
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Darian Kovacs is the Indigenous founder of Jelly Academy, a leading digital skills training provider. With over 15 years of experience in education and skill training, Darian is a passionate advocate for reducing barriers to entry in the modern workforce. Darian brings a unique perspective on how digital literacy and Indigenous-led training models can intersect to drive national economic success.
JP Giroux is President of the Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC). JP’s expertise in leading and managing innovative projects has resulted in the creation of advanced human resources technologies, skills and change management strategies, certification programs for leaders, managers/supervisors and production workers, learning & business Impact assessments/tools and labour market intelligence (LMI) resources/initiatives.
Gustavo Jurado collaborates in the planning and development of MiHR’s labour market research and forecasting for the Canadian mining industry. He brings experience in e-commerce and data science, having worked in both public and private sectors. His previous projects have focused on understanding the potential impact of automation on the labour market.
CERIC is a charitable organization that is dedicated to the advancement of education, research and advocacy in career counselling and development. We fund projects and provide innovative resources and learning opportunities that build the knowledge and skills of diverse career and employment professionals.