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BioTalent Canada supports the people behind life-changing science. As a trusted source for labour market intelligence, it provides evidence-based data and industry standards to the bio-economy. Focused on workforce development, BioTalent Canada connects job-ready talent with employers, helping ensure the sector’s long-term agility, resilience and sustainability across Canada.

BuildForce Canada is a national industry-led organization committed to working with the construction industry to provide information and resources to assist with its management of workforce requirements.

The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) is a national, not-for-profit organization focused on addressing human resource management and workforce development in the agricultural sector. CAHRC works collaboratively with industry stakeholders to develop solutions that support a skilled, diverse, and sustainable agricultural workforce.

The Canadian Council for Aviation and Aerospace (CCAA)is dedicated to help industry attract and develop workers with the skills the Canadian aviation and aerospace industry needs to meet the demands of the current and future workplace.

The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) supports the people and businesses involved in designing, constructing, and operating buildings. We offer practical solutions that unlock the value of green buildings for attracting investment, reducing costs, and increasing asset value and resiliency. Working collaboratively with members, industry, and government, we can reduce environmental impacts and help Canada’s building sector achieve their business, sustainability, and carbon leadership goals.

The Canadian Skills Training and Employment Coalition (CSTEC) enables innovative, multi-stakeholder solutions to training, recruitment, and labour market challenges in Canada’s manufacturing sector. CSTEC partners with employers, unions, and colleges to upskill youth, newcomers, women, Indigenous and racialized skilled workers, facilitating job placements and apprenticeships, research, and equity-focused employment pathways.

Careers in Energy, a division of Energy Safety Canada, delivers vital labour market insights and helps bridge skill gaps to ensure the energy sector has access to a diverse, adaptable workforce. We support both traditional and low-carbon energy industries, enabling companies to attract the skilled talent essential for sustainable growth and innovation.

EHRC ensures the Canadian electricity and renewable energy sector has a safety-focused, highly skilled and inclusive workforce. Supporting a sector that employs approximately 110,000 people across more than 600 organizations, EHRC collaborates with industry stakeholders to develop solutions to workforce challenges and promote career opportunities. They deliver data-driven insights and practical strategies to help employers recruit, retain and develop the skilled workers essential for operating an efficient and reliable electricity system.

ECO Canada is the steward for the Canadian environmental workforce across all industries. From job creation and wage funding to training and labour market research, we champion the end-to-end career of all environmental professionals. We aim to promote and drive responsible, sustainable economic growth, while also ensuring that environmental best practices remain a priority.

Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) is a unique, not-for-profit organization helping Canadian manufacturers grow and compete globally. Supporting 18,000 consortium and online member manufacturers with 700,000+ employees nationwide, EMC provides training, resources, events, and programs that drive innovation, productivity, and workforce development through peer networking, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.

As the leading workforce development organization for Canada’s food and beverage industry, Food Processing Skills Canada empowers businesses with highly skilled talent and growth resources. Founded in 2000, we partner with governments, educational institutions, and industry associations to support this vital sector.

The Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) is Canada’s knowledge centre for mining labour market information. An independent, non-profit organization, MiHR leads collaboration among mining and exploration companies, organized labour, contractors, educational institutions, industry associations and Indigenous groups to analyze and disseminate labour market information and develop actionable solutions to industry HR challenges.

Tourism HR Canada is a pan-Canadian organization with a mandate aimed at building a world-leading tourism workforce. As a Workforce Development Council, Tourism HR Canada facilitates, coordinates, and enables human resource development activities that support a globally competitive and sustainable industry, fostering the development of a dynamic and resilient workforce.

Trucking HR Canada is the recognized national authority on workforce strategy for the trucking and logistics sector. We’re a non-profit centre of excellence, engaging with employers, industry groups, governments, think tanks, and other stakeholders to pinpoint opportunities and develop solutions. We provide sector leaders with research insights and resources to inform evidence-based decision-making.