Workforce Development

Wellington County is dedicated to creating a dynamic, inclusive, and skilled workforce that meets the needs of local businesses and enhances economic growth. Through analyzing labour metrics on a continuous basis and cultivating strategic partnerships with the Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin, Career Education Council, EmployNext by SERCO, and other organizations, we support talent attraction, skill development, and employment bridge opportunities across our communities. 

Our initiatives include:

Workforce Resources

Local Jobs

The County of Wellington maintains a job board which pulls all jobs with Wellington County addresses from sources such as Indeed, Canada Job Bank, and Live and Work Centre Wellington.

Explore the Wellington County Job Board


Jobseekers

On FindYourJob.ca, explore how the Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin can support your job search needs. 

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Help for Jobseekers

Find local organizations that can help you with your job search, education, and volunteer goals

Sign up for free at My Career Portal to get information on local jobs and trends


Employers

Explore how the Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin supports local recruiting and retention needs with market reports and resources. 

Sign up for a free business account at My Career Portal to stay up to date on local hiring trends


Workforce Reports

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Wellington County Data

Wellington County offers an up-to-date overview of data on local demographics, housing, labour force, education and more.
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Local Labour Market Data

Access up-to-date reports to plan your workforce needs and stay informed about the latest labour demographics, industry-specific trends, and local labour market data.

Skill Building and Employment Support

The County of Wellington is committed to strengthening our local workforce and ensuring local employers and businesses have the workforce they need to succeed.