What is it: A bulletin published two times per year (August and March) that monitors the changes of the economy in the Region of Peel.

How you can use it: If you like the "bigger picture" and want to know the "numbers" (statistics) about Peel Region, then this website is for you! Use this data to forecast how demographics (age, gender, education, etc.) might change the need for different occupations. For example, if there are a high number of seniors in an area, could this mean more occupations and businesses geared toward this target group?

What is it: A website resource for newcomers to Peel Region (but very useful labour market information for any job seeker).

How you can use it: Are you living in the right city for your occupation? This website gives the highlights of a report for you to learn about the wages, employment prospects, lists of employers, and the cities where you can find jobs for the top 10 "intended" occupations of immigrants. And there is much more information on this website for newcomers to Peel Region.

View the full report.

What is it: Demographic information (age, gender, education, etc.) about neighbourhoods and groups of people in Peel Region.

How you can use it: Thinking of moving? Want to learn more about your neighbourhood? With this website you can type in your postal code or neighbourhood and learn about the demographics of the area. You can also learn about various 'groups' in Peel Region, such as immigrants, seniors and more. Also a great resource if you are starting a business and want to learn about your target customers!

What is it: Report profiling Peel and Halton regions, based on demographic trends between 2001 and 2006.

How you can use it: Did you know Halton-Peel has a younger population than Ontario as a whole? And did you know the number of employed people increased substantially (14.5%) between 2001 and 2006, significantly outpacing the provincial growth of people employed (7.9%)? There are many more facts about Peel-Halton in this profile that can help you decide where you might want to live, where there might be more job and self-employment opportunities based on the demographics.

What is it: Quarterly newsletter highlighting favourable business activity in Mississauga.

How you can use it: Read the latest on Mississauga's business community. Find out about company openings, announcements and news. With this information, you can target your job search to businesses and industries that are growing.

What is it: Information on the existing and future development of different areas within Mississauga's downtown core.

How you can use it: Find out where the construction is happening in different areas of downtown Mississauga. Use this information to predict where there will be growth in population, stores, businesses, services and jobs! Because where there's construction, there's growth!

What is it: A report with the number of building permits distributed in the city of Mississauga.

How you can use it: Do you think knowing about building permits is only for construction occupations? Not true! Use this information to learn where construction is happening and there may be opportunities for administrative assistants, accountants, IT professionals and many more occupations within this very large industry.

What is it: A summary of total employment, total number of businesses and vacant sites information. Provides information on business size, employment by sector/business activity. Examines the trends in employment and business activity for the City of Mississauga

How you can use it: In what neighbourhood is the highest percentage of businesses in Mississauga? In which neighbourhoods are there greater vacancies which might indicate a more "depressed" area? If the majority of businesses are "small to mid-size", then why am I focussing my job search on only large companies? The information in this report might help you answer these questions and focus your job search where there might be more opportunities.

What is it: A consolidation of reports and newsletters that contain information regarding development activity, demographics and other planning related information.

How you can use it: This links you to many more reports from the City of Mississauga.

What is it: Mississauga newspaper which focuses only on business.

What is it: The business section of the Mississauga newspaper.

How you can use it: Don't make the mistake of only looking at job ads in your local newspaper! Business newspapers, or the business section of a newspaper, have lots of stories about businesses that are opening, closing, laying off staff, developing a new product and so much more. Use this information to target your job search, to prepare for a "cold call" or even prepare for a job interview. And don't forget to search the "archives" section of the newspaper for older articles.

What is it: Newsletter highlighting favourable business activity in Brampton.

How you can use it: Read the latest on Brampton's business community. Find out about company openings, announcements and news. With this information, you can target your job search to businesses and industries that are growing.

What is it: Brampton newspaper which focuses only on business.

What is it: The business section of the Brampton newspaper.

How you can use it: Don't make the mistake of only looking at job ads in your local newspaper! Business newspapers, or the business section of a newspaper, have lots of stories about businesses that are opening, closing, laying off staff, developing a new product and so much more. Use this information to target your job search, to prepare for a "cold call" or even prepare for a job interview. And don't forget to search the "archives" section of the newspaper for older articles.

What is it: List of business headlines from a variety of sources highlighting business activity in Caledon.

How you can use it: Read the latest on Caledon's business community. Find out about company openings, announcements and news. With this information, you can target your job search to businesses and industries that are growing or related to your occupation.

What is it: Online list of businesses in Caledon.

How you can use it: Search for a company located in Caledon by name, industry or keyword. Find all the companies in your industry and target your resume and cover letter to each of them for a customized approach to your job search.

What is it: Quarterly newsletter highlighting favourable business activity in Caledon.

How you can use it: Read the latest on Caledon's business community. Find out about company openings, announcements and news. With this information, you can target your job search to businesses and industries that are growing.

What is it: An annual report of business highlights/news in Caledon.

How you can use it: Read about which companies purchased land in Caledon, which opened new businesses or expanded their businesses and so much more. Focus your job search on the companies that are new, growing and expanding before they ever put out a job posting!

What is it: The business section of the Caledon newspapers.

How you can use it: Don't make the mistake of only looking at job ads in your local newspaper! Business newspapers, or the business section of a newspaper, have lots of stories about businesses that are opening, closing, laying off staff, developing a new product and so much more. Use this information to target your job search, to prepare for a "cold call" or even prepare for a job interview. And don't forget to search the "archives" section of the newspaper for older articles.