Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Apr 30, 2013 | Press Room

Here is a breakdown of the changes made to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Requiring employers to pay foreign workers at the prevailing wage This replaces the wage flexibility employers used to enjoy in hiring foreign workers. The loss of this flexibility may...

Caregivers & Nannies

Apr 18, 2013 | Press Room

Are you or someone you know in need of a Caregiver or Nanny? Click the following .pdf for details. Are you looking for a caregiver, nanny, or housekeeper?    

NL has highest labour shortage in the country

Mar 15, 2013 | Press Room

Canadian Manufacturers and Exporter’s December 2012 report: A reality check for Canadian industry and government reports that 54.1% of NL companies are facing labour shortages, while the Canadian average is 49%. For the full report, an excellent analysis of Canadian...

Where will the workers come from?

Mar 7, 2013 | Press Room

The Government of Newfoundland Labrador’s Labour Market analysis Outlook 2020 predicts 70,000+ job openings by 2020 due to new job growth and retirement. Population (age 15 – 59) forecasted to decline by 35,700 people by 2020 With an aging and retiring workforce, mega...

WGCi attending Annual NLCA Conference

Feb 28, 2013 | Press Room

WGCi is attending the 44th Annual Newfoundland Labrador Construction Association Conference and Tradeshow at the Delta St. John’s from February 28 – March 2, 2013. Drop by our booth on Friday or Saturday in Salon A to say hello to Mike and Erika and find out how WGCi...