Skill Trends

Spotlight on in demand skills in Canada’s labour market

As the first research series in Canada providing current information on skills in demand for the labour market in Canada, the Skill Trends series will provide quarterly reports, each highlighting a new skill or cluster. These reports will help post-secondary institution (PSI) leaders understand the changing labour market and guide strategic program development.

Recent Releases

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With cloud computing skills growing in importance and demand, post-secondary institutions (PSIs) are well positioned to create programs to build these skills and integrate them across different disciplines. Cloud computing is needed in several fields, including banking, insurance, software development, and cybersecurity.

February 11, 2025  •  14-min read

Forthcoming

With the growing importance of and demand for child care skills, post-secondary institutions (PSIs) are well positioned to integrate these skills across different disciplines. Graduates with a foundation in child care skills will be better equipped to navigate the complexities of their careers in healthcare, education, public administration, and beyond.

January 13, 2025  •  13-min read

Forthcoming

In an era marked by an escalating climate crisis, building a sustainable future is more urgent than ever. The 2023 UN Climate Summit (COP28) highlighted the global consensus with the first-of-its-kind agreement to transition away from fossil fuels and prioritize renewable energy use. 

October 23, 2024  •  20-min read

Forthcoming

Our team of expert researchers and economists will identify Canadian employers’ emerging skills needs by analyzing job posting data from Vicinity Jobs, a Canadian big data analytics provider specializing in real-time tracking of regional and national labour market trends. The release will provide insights into the implications of these skill needs, recommendations for how PSI leaders should respond, and an example(s) of how institutions or employers are developing and implementing training that responds to the skill trends being explored that quarter.

Authors

Associate Director, Education and Skills

Boxi Yang

Senior Research Associate, Education and Skills

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