Instructions

1. Select Canada to see national forecasts or choose one of the regions. Only one region can be viewed, per forecast.
2. Select Occupations  - Choose from the options listed below. Please note only one selection can be chosen per forecast.
   A) Choose all occupations which will display total hiring requirements for the selected region
   OR
   B) Choose one of the occupational categories e.g. "Trades and Undesignated Occupations".
   OR
   C) Choose one specific occupation within the occupational category using the expansion arrow e.g. "Heavy-duty equipment mechanics".
3. Generate the forecast. The baseline, contractionary and expansionary scenarios will be displayed with each forecast.

Baseline, Contractionary and Expansionary Scenarios: The baseline scenario uses consensus forecasts of the Minerals Price Index and changes in productivity. The expansionary scenario assumes greater than expected growth in commodity prices and productivity, while the contractionary scenario assumes less than expected growth.

For a step by step guide on using this tool please click here.