Building your workforce

Ontario's food industry is a vital part of the economy.  It employs nearly 100,000 workers. But how do you find – and retain – workers with the skills your business needs?

Learn more from this report on the Ontario workforce from the Alliance of Ontario Food Processors.  WorkForce Ahead is the most comprehensive analysis of Ontario's food processing labour force ever undertaken.

Executive summary – This version contains key facts from the study.

Full report – This version provides more details and recommendations for food companies, associations and others to consider for the industry to remain competitive. It includes sector-specific information, self-assessment tools for employers and much more.

WorkForce Ahead was funded by

• the Alliance of Ontario Food Processors
• the Business Development Branch of OMAFRA, and
• Human Resources and Skills Development Canada.