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By Aaron Schulze

Regional Labour Gap

Chamber survey suggests notable labour gap in Thompson-Okanagan, differing views on job incentives

Jul 13, 2023 | 1:48 PM

KAMLOOPS — Numerous chambers of commerce from the Thompson, Okanagan and Shuswap regions met in Kamloops Wednesday (July 12) to address the local labour market gap.

A news release by the Kamloops and District Chamber of Commerce notes a survey from the BC Chamber of Commerce shows 29 per cent of respondents in the Thompson-Okanagan region indicated they were unemployed and actively seeking a job. The provincial survey was held between Feb. 7 and March 3, 2023, and received responses from 249 job seekers and 132 employers.

According to the report, employers and job seekers in the Thompson-Okanagan had different priorities when it came to job incentives. While employers focused their job postings on work environment and comprehensive benefits, job seekers valued work-life balance and salary.

The full report can be viewed here.

Image credit: Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce

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Following the Wednesday meeting and the information received, the Kamloops Chamber says it and its peers will develop and carry out strategies that promote economic growth, By leveraging the valuable insights gained from the report, the chambers aim to develop and implement strategies that promote economic growth, increase job opportunities and create a thriving business environment.