Labour market facts: Ireland

1Central Statistics Office (September 2013). Department of Education and Skills: Key Statistics 2013/2013 2Central Intelligence Agency (July 2013). World Factbook: Ireland, accessed August 12, 2013. 3Department of Finance. Medium-Term Fiscal Statement, November 2012. 4Central Statistics Office (September 2012). Population and Migration Estimates, April 2012. 5Central Statistics Office (2013). Quarterly National Household Survey, Quarter 1 2013.6Central Statistics Office (2013). Quarterly National Household Survey, Quarter 1 2013.

Job loss by industry10

What makes Alberta appealing?

Increase in unemployment (2006-2011)

Several industries and occupations faced a decline in employment between 2006 and 2011, resulting in layoffs. Industries and occupations with the most unemployed workers provide a good opportunity for recruitment.

Why Ireland?

Labour pool

Ease of integration

■ low barriers to credential recognition and licensing requirements

■ common spoken and written language and similar culture

High earning potential

■ strong economy

■ high wages

■ high standard of living

Low cost of living

■ low personal income taxes

■ no provincial sales tax

Similar standards

Vocational training and workplace health and safety standards resemble Alberta’s.

Likely to migrate

87,100 people emigrated from Ireland in the year to April 2012; 45% were aged 25-44.4

Skilled labour force

40% of high school graduates who pursue post-secondary education enroll in vocational training.1

High unemployment

14.7% unemployment;2 forecasted to stay above 13% to 2015.3

www.Albertacanada.com/immigration/employers/international-labour-markets.aspx

South-West

Mid-West

South-East

Mid-East

Midlands

The West

Border

Dublin

12.9%15.5%

18.4%11.1%

Regional Unemployment9 Quarter 1 2013

11.3%

16.5%

4.6million people

17.1%

14.3%

22,619 Building labourers20,127 Carpenters & joiners19,284 Filing clerks11,044 Bricklayers & masons10,088 Electricians9,518 Plasterers8,496 Assemblers & lineworkers8,363 Builders & contractors6,975 Fork lift drivers6,626 Metal workers

Job loss by occcupation11

in Europe

2nd

youngest

7Central Statistics Office (2013). Quarterly National Household Survey, Quarter 1 2013.8Government of Alberta (August 2012). Engineering Labour Force in Ireland. www.AlbertaCanada.com/IR_EngCFS_w.pdf 9Central Statistics Office (2013). Quarterly National Household Survey, Quarter 1 2013.10Central Statistics Office (2012). This is Ireland, Profile 3: Highlights from the 2011 Census.11Central Statistics Office (2012). This is Ireland, Profile 3: Highlights from the 2011 Census.

50,000engineer workers8

125,000 job losses in the construction sector (2006-2011)

73,732 Building of constructions & civil engineering27,145 Building completion17,925 Building installation10,887 Manufacture of fabricated metal products6,533 Manufacture of office machinery & computers6,059 Renting of construction equipment3,893 Manufacture of furniture3,760 Manufacture of other food products3,671 Architecture & engineering activities3,628 Telecommunications

62% of the Irish population is 20 to 44 years old5

292,000 people were seeking employment in the first quarter of 20136

27% unemployed youth in the first quarter of 20137

Engineering labour force

Rank Occupation

1 Industrial electricians

2 Carpenters

3 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses

4 Transport truck drivers

5 Heavy equipment operators (except Crane)

6 Construction managers

Recent arrivals

12Citizenship and Immigration Canada, RDM, Permanent and Temporary Residents Q2 2013, extracts. 13Marie-Claire McAleer (April 2013). “Time to Go? A Qualitative Research Study Exploring the Experience & Impact of Emigration on Ireland’s Youth,” National Youth Council of Ireland.

Top occupations of Temporary Foreign Workers from Ireland to Alberta, 2008-2012

Online advertisingThere are many specialized job sites that are effective in reaching target audiences. Some commonly used job sites in Ireland are Reed, Indeed and IrishJobs.

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Ireland to Alberta from 2008 to 201212

Recruitment tips

Irish trade credentials are very similar to Alberta’s. Credential recognition & professional requirements

Employers’ marketing and recruitment strategies will vary depending on industry, but here are some things to keep in mind:

Motivating factors Highlight greater job opportunities, wages and new experiences. Even those that leave Ireland due to poor employment circumstances still viewed emigration as an adventure.13

Know the process Citizenship and Immigration Canada provides The Employer’s Roadmap to hiring and retaining internationally trained workers. www.credentials.gc.ca/employers/roadmap

Alberta’s immigration websiteLink to this site for important immigration information and to showcase the province’s natural beauty, lifestyle and diverse communities. www.AlbertaCanada.com/immigration

Working in Canada official job bankAdvertise job openings to thousands of international and domestic job seekers, for free. Labour market information and tools to help hire, manage and train employees are also available. www.workingincanada.gc.ca

Other resources

Fact sheets on hiring Irish workers trained in engineering, geosciences, and skilled trade occupations are available. www.AlbertaCanada.com/immigration/ employers/skilled-foreign-workers.aspx

International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) Have international education credentials assessed against Canadian standards. www.eae.alberta.ca/labour-and-immigration/overview-of-immigration/international-qualifications-assessment-service.aspx

Compulsory tradesForeign workers employed in a compulsory trade must meet Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) certification standards. www.tradesecrets.alberta.ca/sources/pdfs/forms/trades_certification_process.pdf

Regulated professionsFind out how foreign workers can become licensed, accredited or registered to work in Alberta. www.AlbertaCanada.com/regulated-professions

largest source of foreign workers (2,400)

10th

77%foreign workers were skilledOther immigrants

7 Insulators

8 Specialized cleaners

9 Welders and related machine operators

10 Electricians (except Industrial and Power System)

11 Bricklayers

12 Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters

Rank Occupation

Family class

Economic immigrants

549

443

94

12

Permanent residents

Expedited assessmentCarpenters, plumbers and heavy equipment technicians from Ireland are fully recognized in Alberta. Ten trades are eligible for expedited assessment. www.tradesecrets.alberta.ca/experiencedworkers/recognized-trade-certificate