EmployerOne Survey Returns To Support Employer Needs
January 20, 2026Cornwall Ontario – The start of each year heralds the arrival of the EmployerOne Survey, an annual effort by the Eastern Ontario Training Board to gather data on employer needs.
The EmployerOne survey is designed to collect information on a range of issues including hiring intentions, recruitment strategies and challenges, as well as business perspective on candidate skills, education and training. After analysis, responses from local businesses will be compiled and released to local schools, community partners, government agencies and the public so that they may see the characteristics of the local labour market. Results from Cornwall, SDG and Akwesasne will also be added to regional responses to obtain an Eastern Ontario perspective.
“In order to help prepare the workforce and support employers in 2026, we are requesting employers feedback yet again, to develop a plan of action in collaboration with our partners,” says Martha Rochon, EOTB Executive Director. “Our motto is local information, local action, local results! ”
Take the Survey!
The EmployerOne Survey is now live. Click on the following link:
- English Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8PMQL6B
- French Survey: https://fr.surveymonkey.com/r/VV5F8HP
Given the current challenges being faced by the business community, the EOTB is looking to expand the survey’s reach and increase the response rate. It has dedicated two staff members, Kimberly Hamilton and Skyler Chretien, to work on the project and answer any questions from employers.
“Based on last year’s survey results, we expanded our employer training sessions, developed sector-specific supports, and focus more energy on youth and mental health in the workforce,” says Ms. Hamilton. “To encourage employers to participate, those who complete the survey will be entered into a draw for one of several local gift cards.”
The EmployerOne Survey will be active until February 28, 2026, at which time the EOTB will analyze the data and develop a report which will outline the results of the survey.
About the Eastern Ontario Training Board
The Eastern Ontario Training Board (EOTB) was established to play a leading role in labour force development. It undertakes a number of projects throughout the year, and publishes the TOP report on local labour force issues. In recent months the EOTB team has worked on a number of initiatives in collaboration with local partners:
- Free employer training sessions focused on building business and supporting employees,
- Sector-specific employer roundtables to discuss challenges and best practices,
- Government funded training programs, in partnership with employers, in the following areas: Dietary Aide, Automotive Service Technician, Home Support Worker, Office Assistant, DZ Truck Driver. Training included soft skills workshops such as communication skills, teamwork, self-awareness and more. Employers were provided with a wage subsidy to hire these newly trained workers,
- Hosted a free youth-focused event with a keynote speaker, an employer panel, and mental health resources to guide young adults on their career journey,
- Launched quarterly, employer-led forums that provide a space for employers to discuss workforce challenges, insights and successes, and
- Maintained a regular newsletter reaching over 700 local employers, sharing updates on events, resources, and programs.
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