July 2021 Labour Force Update

Canada’s recovery continued in July as employment rose whether counting by hours worked or jobs created. In July, Canada posted the addition of 94,000 jobs for a total of 18,884k, an increase of +0.5%. Total hours worked were up 1.3% and were 2.7% below their pre-pandemic level. Correspondingly, this brings the unemployment rate down ever […]

Goldbeck announced as one of the Best Recruitment Agencies in Vancouver

Goldbeck Recruiting is pleased to announce that our team has been recognized as one of the Best Recruitment Agencies in Vancouver. Honoured by ‘Best in Vancouver’, Goldbeck was reviewed and deemed to be worthy of the agency shortlist in our category. We’re very appreciative of this recognition, and are pleased to share it with our […]

June 2021 Labour Force Survey Update

Things are looking up in Canada as numbers of COVID-19 cases taper across the country and the job market is responding positively. For the month of June, Statcan posted the addition of 230.7k jobs, a percentage change of 1.2%, for a total of 18,790k.1 Accordingly, unemployment fell, matching forecasts exactly at 7.8%.1 The Delta variant […]

Canadian Employment and Immigration Law Quarterly Update

Updating business managers with what you need to know, right now:  This quarter’s legal update looks at the continued fallout from COVID-19 and its impacts on immigration and employment law. Immigration lawyer Stanley Leo discusses borders, vaccinations, permanent residence, students, and so-called ‘low skill workers’. Employment lawyer James D. Kondopulos looks at the impending return […]

Case Study: Ocean Orthodontics

When Ocean Orthodontics needed to hire a practice manager for their busy office, they knew not just anyone could successfully lead and manage their large team. They partnered with Goldbeck to help find them a candidate that could seamlessly step into the role. Recruiter Jessica Miles didn’t hesitate to take on this search and find […]

Case Study: Western Magnesium

Developing and managing a pilot plant is no easy feat and Western Magnesium knew they needed someone with the right experience and expertise to thrive in this role. A startup driven by new technology, their company offers a new, more efficient way to process magnesium. After thoroughly discussing their requirements with the Goldbeck team, recruiter […]

May 2021 Labour Update

Featuring Ducks Unlimited’s Mark Gloutney and Michelle Miller of G3 in Vancouver. For the second consecutive month, the labour force in Canada has posted losses exceeding forecasts. For the month of May 2021, Statcan reported a decrease in employment of -0.4% for a total of 18,559,000. This loss brings the unemployment rate up to a […]

Case Study: Northwest Capital Partners

Sometimes life throws us curve balls and job searches are no exception.  The search for a General Manager for Northwest Capital Partners certainly encountered it’s fair share, but that didn’t stop recruiter Alessia Pagliaroli from persevering through the challenges and getting the job done.  In late 2019, Northwest Capital Partners joined forces with Goldbeck Recruiting […]