HR issues

This report provides demographic characteristics of the people who work in the sector, what they find satisfying and dissatisfying about their jobs, and their plans and expectations for the future.

Employer Labour Market News - Calgary Area, July 2008


This article discusses the HR crunch experienced by the voluntary sector, and its efforts to allievate the situation.

This In Brief examines the evolution of the HR Issue from a concerning to a critical situation impacting Alberta's Voluntary Sector.

Released April 28, 2008, this report from the Alberta government looks at the current hiring crisis in Alberta's voluntary sector, and what steps are and can be taken towards a solution.

the first report of the HR Council's Labour Force Study, which provides an opportunity or for sector stakeholders to work together to create an evidence-based understanding of the sector and its human resource needs.

provides an overview of current initiatives addressing workforce issues in Alberta.

This January 2007 report is the first stage of a multi-year HR initiative, and it serves as a starting point for discussion about the future of Alberta’s voluntary sector workforce. It provides background information for considering the implications of a general shortage of skilled labour and the increasingly competitive market conditions in Calgary and across the province.


CCVO undertook this paper on behalf of a working group convened by United Way of Calgary and Area (funding provided by the  United Way).

2004 report on human resource issues for voluntary sector organizations in Canada.