Job Bank

General Information

Institution:

Employment and Social Development Canada

Country:

Canada

Contact person:

Stephen Johnson

Position:

Director General, Labour Market Information

Email:

stephen.johnson@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca

Phone:

(819) 654-3801

Website of the program:

http://www.jobbank.gc.ca

Which of the following topic(s) applies to the program?:

Topics:

EMPLOYMENT

Employment services

Labor market information systems and observatories

Labor inclusion of vulnerable groups

Support to micro, small and medium enterprises and other production units

MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS

Coordination with other institutions

Use of information and communication technologies

Studies and analysis

Program Description

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Description:

Job Bank is a Government of Canada online platform which offers free, bilingual and accessible employment services to job seekers and employers. Each year, Job Bank supports millions of users by connecting them with available job opportunities, providing them information to make informed career, education or labour market decisions, or helping them find qualified candidates to fill vacancies within their business.

Objectives:

Job Bank provides a listing of employment opportunities across Canada to help workers with their job search and to help employers find qualified candidates. Job Bank also provides information on occupations and the labour market to help users explore their options and make informed decisions related to their education and career.

Year of Start:

Before 2010

Estimated duration:

Undefined

Geographic coverage:

National

Target population:

Unemployed

Employers

Migrant workers

Young boys

Older adults

Indigenous populations

People with disabilities

Public workers

Other

Evaluation and Documentation

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Specify if the program has any internal and external evaluations, if applicable, include key findings:

Evaluation of Learning and Labour Market Information as disseminated by Employment and Social Development Canada using a web-based consolidated approach.