Labour Market Information

Timely, relevant and credible labour market information (LMI) is a valuable resource for the oil and gas industry, government and labour supply stakeholders. Labour market research and expert analysis informs critical decisions regarding recruitment and retention, education and training, workforce development and personal career choices.

What is LMI?
Labour Market information (LMI) offers facts and insight into the labour market through research and analysis of labour demand and supply data for specific areas (e.g. occupations/skills, geographic region, sector, etc.). LMI may include historical, demographic and forecasted data and helps identify emerging trends and labour shortages.  

The Council has developed considerable expertise and stakeholder support in identifying current and emerging labour market trends regarding Canada's oil and gas industry. Our data, forecasts and analysis cover an extensive range of occupations and skills, geographic locations, industry sectors, demographics and interpretation of historical patterns. Find our more about our LMI products and services.

The Canadian oil and gas industry is evolving - and so is the Council. In order to continue our success and increase our ability to respond to industry's needs strategically, LMI products and services will be available for purchase for the first time this spring.

The Council's LMI offers facts and insight in to the petroleum industry for stakeholders todevelop and implement effective workforce strategies and build a sustainable workforce. Specifically, LMI can help:
  • Companies plan successful retention and recruitment strategies.
  • Recruiters and independent consultants understand future markets for their business.
  • Governments make effective decisions about labour, immigration and training policies and programs.
  • Education and training institutions align programs with industry's occupational requirements.
  • Industry associations champion their members' workforce interests.
  • Career practitioners, guidance counsellors and employment officers make training, career or job recommendations.
  • Professional associations promote their professions and support their members.
  • Job seekers plan their careers and/or identify current and future employment opportunities.