Municipality of Sioux Lookout

A diverse economic base has given Sioux Lookout stability over the years, and the Municipality is generally not susceptible to "booms or busts." The closing of the Canadian Forces Base and layoffs by CN Rail reflected a slight downturn in the local economy for a short period. This has been offset over the years by the further development of Sioux Lookout as a regional service centre for the Far North.

Sioux Lookout is experiencing growth in terms of the number of opportunities available to professional firms, for example: engineering, legal, etc., to provide services to the northern First Nations communities.

Total Labour Force by Industry for the Municipality of Sioux Lookout(2006 Census)

EMPLOYMENT

Sioux Hudson Employment Services

The primary function of the Employment Services Office is to provide information and support for community members looking for employment or training opportunities. Services include:

• Posting of jobs in the Sioux Lookout area
• Assistance in developing job search strategies
• Advice in preparing résumés and covering letters
• Referrals to training courses and educational opportunities
• Academic calendars for Ontario Universities and Colleges
• Referrals to organizations that may provide further assistance in meeting employment needs, such as employment standards
• All necessary forms to apply for Employment Insurance and assistance in completing forms
• Various resource material such as "Job Searching via the Internet" and "Small Business Information Contacts"
• Resource Centre access to the Internet
• Videos on employment-related information
• Information on job searching, career planning, résumé writing and interview techniques
• Use of the computer to prepare résumés and cover letters

The Sioux-Hudson Employment Services & Resource Centre offices are located in urban Sioux Lookout and Hudson.