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About this session:

Labour market imbalances shape how Canadians experience work. They affect everything from hiring challenges to career pathways and workforce planning. These imbalances occur when labour supply and demand are out of sync, whether due to shortages, surpluses, or skills mismatches. 

This webinar explores how to understand labour market imbalances in practice—bringing together research and practical tools to help you interpret and apply labour market data—whether you support students and job seekers, work in workforce planning or program design, or use labour market data to inform decisions.

What you'll learn:

  • Understand what labour market imbalances are and why they matter across regions, sectors, and occupations

  • Interpret how indicators like unemployment and vacancy rates work together to signal imbalances

  • Be able to apply labour market data to answer real-world questions in policy, education, and workforce planning

  • Build a more complete understanding of labour market dynamics by moving beyond single indicators

Who should attend?

This webinar is designed for educators and career development professionals supporting students and job seekers; employers and workforce planners navigating hiring and skills challenges; researchers and analysts interpreting labour market trends; employment and service organizations helping clients understand and apply labour market information; and policymakers using these insights to inform decisions.

Register today!
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Meet the Expert

Ken Chatoor

Director of Research and Strategic Foresight

Ken leads the development and implementation of LMIC’s research vision to meet the data needs of Canada’s evolving labour market. He brings a rich background in education, labour market outcomes, and equity research, having published work on topics such as mental health, government service funding, Work-Integrated Learning, and graduate transitions. Before his policy career, Ken conducted biomedical research in spine regeneration and brain cancer therapies. Outside of work, he enjoys travelling, film and pop culture, and spending time with his Shiba Inu, Kobe.

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Meet the Expert

Laura Adkins-Hackett

Senior Economic Advisor

Laura contributes to the analysis and development of labour market information in Canada. She is passionate about how labour and other resources can be used to improve the lives of Canadians. She enjoys breaking down economic trends so people can better understand the labour market and how it affects their lives and decisions.