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The 2025-2026 Local Labor Market Plan – London Economic Region predicts that retirements will be the main driver of job creation between 2023 and 2031. Four sectors stand out:

  • Health
  • Cutting-edge manufacturing
  • Construction
  • Information technology

Among the occupations and professions where a large number of retirements will create vacancies:

  • Transport truck drivers: 1,737 departures planned
  • Nurse aides, nursing assistants, patient service agents: 1,068 departures planned
  • Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses: 910 planned departures
  • Construction mechanics and industrial mechanics: 634 planned departures
  • Construction and renovation managers: 586 departures planned

Check out the 2025-2026 Local Labor Market Plan – London Economic Region:

Local Labor Market Plan 2025-2026

Knowledge of French and bilingualism are highly sought-after skills by employers, particularly in the following fields:

  • French-language and immersion schools
  • Health services
  • Customer services
  • Community services

Numerous job fairs are organized throughout the year:

  • London and Area Works Job Fair, organized by LEDC, with a section dedicated to companies recruiting bilingual talent
  • Job fair, organized by Collège Boréal
  • Job fair, organized by the Francophone community of London in collaboration with its local partners (Collège Boréal, the Société Économique de l’Ontario, etc.)

Job search services

Two main providers that can help you in your job search are Collège Boréal and the Carrefour Communautaire francophone de London.

Boréal College

Employment Options

Collège Boréal, through the program Employment Options, offers a variety of free services to support newcomers and job seekers in their professional integration.

  • A resource center with computers, printers, scanners, and self-service phones, as well as useful documents such as books, information on social services, and job listings.
  • Practical workshops are also offered to teach job search strategies, how to write a resume or cover letter, and how to prepare for interviews.
  • Individualized services allow clients to meet with an employment counselor, plan a career based on their goals, and, for eligible clients, receive financial support.
  • Prospecting and connecting with employers: The team facilitates matching between candidates and employers, supports companies in their recruitment efforts, provides information on available subsidies, and organizes speed mentoring and networking opportunities.

Navigation in socioeconomic integration

Advisors help newcomers reach their full potential by clarifying specific goals and offering ongoing support to maintain motivation and strengthen their career path.

Advisors may also offer the placement service, both for work and volunteer opportunities, connects newcomers with employers in various fields, facilitates professional integration, offers the chance to gain initial Canadian work experience, and provides comprehensive support for volunteer placements in the workplace.

Career exploration coach

This new service, available since 2025, will help clients explore their career options, better understand the Canadian job market, clarify their goals, and develop a realistic short-, medium-, and long-term career plan.

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The Francophone Community Hub
of London (CCFL)

The CCFL is an essential organization for French-speaking newcomers to London. In addition to its many reception and integration services, it offers specific support for job seekers and preparation for the Canadian job market.

Preparation for employment and job search assistance

The CCFL regularly organizes practical workshops aimed at better equipping job seekers. These workshops cover essential topics such as writing resumes tailored to the Canadian market, interview preparation, job search techniques, and communication skills development. The goal is to give participants more confidence and facilitate their entry into the workforce.

Volunteer Hub

To help newcomers gain meaningful initial experience in Canada, the CCFL has set up a volunteer hub. This program matches candidates with volunteer opportunities, either within the CCFL itself (cultural, community, and social activities) or in partnership with other local organizations.

Volunteering is a valuable gateway: it allows you to enrich your resume, acquire transferable skills, develop a network of contacts, while actively contributing to the French-speaking community.

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CFA London

The CFA London supports French-speaking newcomers in their professional integration through several local initiatives and partnerships. In collaboration with Collège Boréal, the Société Économique de l’Ontario (SÉO), and other regional stakeholders, the CFA offers a range of activities to support job search, skills development, and entrepreneurship.

Key initiatives include English conversation circles to improve workplace communication, language training focused on in-demand occupations, a bilingual job fair scheduled for January 23, 2026, and a professional mentoring program connecting newcomers with experts in the Canadian market. The CFA also supports business ventures through its virtual incubator and entrepreneurship information sessions hosted by the SÉO.

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