Work Matters - Skilled Trades - Job Seekers

The purpose of this survey is to gather input from job seekers who are interested in entering the Skilled Trades sector. If you are an existing worker in the Skilled Trades sector, please complete the survey for incumbents/workers: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/work-matters-SkilledTrades-worker

Skilled Trades is defined as an occupation requiring a particular skill set, knowledge, or ability in a hands-on environment. The following are some examples of a skilled trades occupation: goldsmith, plumber, mason, hairstylist, chef, arborist, IT programmer, machinist, carpenter, electrician, mechanic, landscaper, crane operator, blacksmith, etc.

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* 1. Which county do you reside in?

Lanark County (includes Town of Smiths Falls)

Renfrew County (includes the City of Pembroke and the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation)

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* 2. Please enter the year you were born (enter 4 digits for the year; for example, 1980):

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* 3. Indicate the gender you identify with:

Female

Male

Non-binary

Prefer to self-describe below:

Description:

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* 4. Do you identify with a specific group of individuals (for example, newcomer to Canada, ethnicity, etc.)?

Yes - please indicate the group(s) you identity with:

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* 5. Which sub-sector in Skilled Trades are you looking for a career in? Choose all that apply:

Motive Power: auto body repairer, auto service, marine engine, motive poser, small engine and truck& coach technician

Construction: brick & stone mason, crane operator, electrician, general carpenter, plumber, and powerline technician

Industrial: blacksmith, cabinetmaker, CNC programmer, draftsperson, facilities technician and general machinist

Service: arborist, chef, baker, hairstylist, goldsmith, horticultural technician and IT network technician

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* 6. Have you ever worked or have experience working in the Skilled Trades sector?

Yes - Please indicate how many years of experience you have and in what position (for example, mason, hairstylist, etc.)

Number of years/position:

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* 7. Would a job position in this sector be a second career for you?

Yes

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* 8. Please select challenges you have encountered in attaining a job in this sector (check all that apply):

Transportation

Wages did not meet the expectations

Duration of courses (including apprenticeship programs) were too lengthy

Ageism

Didn't know the all the career options in this sector

Biases (ex. gender-bias)

Language barrier

Existing credentials are not recognized

Unsuitable work hours

Tuition fees

Course schedules conflicted with childcare/home/work schedules

Insufficient training / professional development

Company could not meet requirements to accommodate to special needs

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Please indicate on a scale from "Not Important" to "Extremely Important" rate what is most important to you in a job.

	Not Important	Neutral	important	Very Important	Extremely Important
Wage	Wage Not Important	Wage Neutral	Wage important	Wage Very Important	Wage Extremely Important
Vacation / Personal Days	Vacation / Personal Days Not Important	Vacation / Personal Days Neutral	Vacation / Personal Days important	Vacation / Personal Days Very Important	Vacation / Personal Days Extremely Important
Mental health benefits	Mental health benefits Not Important	Mental health benefits Neutral	Mental health benefits important	Mental health benefits Very Important	Mental health benefits Extremely Important
Company Culture	Company Culture Not Important	Company Culture Neutral	Company Culture important	Company Culture Very Important	Company Culture Extremely Important
Recognition	Recognition Not Important	Recognition Neutral	Recognition important	Recognition Very Important	Recognition Extremely Important
Medical Benefits	Medical Benefits Not Important	Medical Benefits Neutral	Medical Benefits important	Medical Benefits Very Important	Medical Benefits Extremely Important
Flexibility	Flexibility Not Important	Flexibility Neutral	Flexibility important	Flexibility Very Important	Flexibility Extremely Important
Work/Life balance	Work/Life balance Not Important	Work/Life balance Neutral	Work/Life balance important	Work/Life balance Very Important	Work/Life balance Extremely Important
Professional development opportunities	Professional development opportunities Not Important	Professional development opportunities Neutral	Professional development opportunities important	Professional development opportunities Very Important	Professional development opportunities Extremely Important
Pension and other monetary incentives (ie. RRSPs)	Pension and other monetary incentives (ie. RRSPs) Not Important	Pension and other monetary incentives (ie. RRSPs) Neutral	Pension and other monetary incentives (ie. RRSPs) important	Pension and other monetary incentives (ie. RRSPs) Very Important	Pension and other monetary incentives (ie. RRSPs) Extremely Important
Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace	Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace Not Important	Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace Neutral	Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace important	Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace Very Important	Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace Extremely Important

Other (please specify)

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* 10. What resources do you use to search and apply for a job? (Select all that apply)

Facebook

Google

Jobboom

ZipRecruiter

Glassdoor

Simply Hired

Eluta

Indeed

Monster

CareerBuilder

Individual Company Sites

Employment Service Centres

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Would you be interested in participating in a virtual roundtable discussion (90 mins) to highlight the issues job seekers are faced with then entering this sector?

Yes - please provide your contact information (phone number/email address) for us to send you the registration link

Contact Information:

Work Matters - Skilled Trades - Job Seekers

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* 1. Which county do you reside in?

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* 2. Please enter the year you were born (enter 4 digits for the year; for example, 1980):

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* 3. Indicate the gender you identify with:

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* 4. Do you identify with a specific group of individuals (for example, newcomer to Canada, ethnicity, etc.)?

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* 5. Which sub-sector in Skilled Trades are you looking for a career in? Choose all that apply:

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* 6. Have you ever worked or have experience working in the Skilled Trades sector?

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* 7. Would a job position in this sector be a second career for you?

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* 8. Please select challenges you have encountered in attaining a job in this sector (check all that apply):

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* 9. Please indicate on a scale from "Not Important" to "Extremely Important" rate what is most important to you in a job.

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* 10. What resources do you use to search and apply for a job? (Select all that apply)

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* 11. Would you be interested in participating in a virtual roundtable discussion (90 mins) to highlight the issues job seekers are faced with then entering this sector?

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* 12. Please share any other comments you have below: