Community Profile 2016 | Page 15

Wages & Rates

Cochrane offers competitive wage rates specific to NOCS job classification and industry.

Detailed information and resources related to job descriptions, wage rates, skill requirements, training and job opportunities based on different occupations within Cochrane are available through the government of Canada job bank website.

REGIONAL JOB TRENDS

AVERAGE HOURLY WAGES

Management

Business, Finance, Admin

Natural & Applied Sciences

Health

Social Science, Education, Government, Religion

Art, Culture, Recreation, Sport

Sales & Service

Trades, Transport, Equipment Operators

Unique to Primary Industry

Unique to Processing, & Manufacturing

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Hiring & Training

A variety of financial incentives for hiring and training staff are available to employers. With a wide spectrum of traditional and customized training opportunities, programs are tailored to meet the changing needs of industry.

In addition to hands-on industry specific training through organizations like Apitisawin Employment & Training, various post-secondary programs and courses are accessible through distance learning via Contact North.

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COCHRANE EMPLOYERS

HIGHEST EARNING INDUSTRIES