Insights

Talent Strategy & Roadmap Addendum

Ontario continues to shape the future of the global automotive and mobility industry, attracting significant investment and driving innovation across the sector. OVIN is taking the lead by introducing cutting-edge talent attraction, retention, and workforce development initiatives designed to strengthen Ontario’s position on the global stage. These initiatives are not just about meeting today’s needs but about future-proofing Ontario’s workforce to ensure long-term sustainability and resilience.

Source: The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network

October 15, 2024

Talent Strategy for the Critical Minerals Sector in Ontario – Strategic and Insights Policy Report

This report summarizes the key strategic and policy insights of a larger analysis based on three scenarios regarding the long-term jobs and skills needs of Ontario’s critical minerals sector.

Source: The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network

September 27, 2024

Talent Strategy for the Critical Minerals Sector in Ontario

As we charge forward to an electric future, the Critical Minerals Talent Strategy will serve as the foundation for engaging talent, advancing training and education programs, promoting meaningful engagement of women and other underrepresented groups in the sector, and establishing long-term trust and partnership with Indigenous communities. Together, these approaches support Ontario’s vision of a future-ready workforce primed to lead the automotive and mobility sector globally.

Source: The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network

September 26, 2024

A Spotlight on Skills, Talent & Workforce Development: EV Automotive Repair, Aftermarket and Infrastructure for Electrification

EV infrastructure, aftermarket and repair are the fourth and fifth stages of the automotive Electrification value chain and include the installation and maintenance of specialized infrastructure geared towards EVs, including grid planning/assessment, charging stations as well as servicing for EVs after they have been sold to the final user.

Source: The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network

October 31, 2023

A Spotlight on Skills, Talent & Workforce Development: EV Motor for Electrification

As a result of sectoral transformations, various skills and occupations are emerging in the EV motor sector, particularly in areas related to motor design and production, including expertise in design and electrical engineering. The increasing demand for technical skills and abilities in the sector highlights major trends in automation and digitalization within the sector.

Source: The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network

October 10, 2023

A Spotlight on Skills, Talent & Workforce Development: Battery Manufacturing for Electrification

Battery Manufacturing is the second stage of the automotive Electrification value chain, and in includes various stages of production, notably, battery cell components, battery cells, battery modules, pack assembly, and battery management systems. This report provides an overview of Ontario’s advancements, occupations and representation of minority groups in the sector.

Source: The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network

September 20, 2023

A Spotlight on Skills, Talent & Workforce Development: Critical Minerals for Electrification

The Province of Ontario is rich in a variety of critical minerals, including copper, cobalt, and nickel, which play a key role in the production and development of advanced technologies, such as electric vehicles (EVs). As of 2022, Ontario has 37 active mining operations, with 10 of them producing critical minerals. The critical mineral industry generates over $3.5 billion in annual mineral production for the province, showcasing its importance and potential for Ontario’s economy.

Source: The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network

August 29, 2023

Labour Market Research Insights: Automotive and Mobility Sector

In recent years, the emergence of new technologies in the automotive and mobility sector impacted skills and training that workers require to be successful in the field. Here is a breakdown of major trends in electrification, automation, and digital transformation that are driving training, education, and skills requirements for workers in the sector. These trends and technological advancements have raised upskilling and talent development needs for individuals seeking employment in the sector. In particular, job seekers m ay need to gather an increasingly technical and specialized skillset to fulfill employers’ needs.

Source: The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network

August 8, 2023

A Snapshot of Skills, Talent & Workforce Development: Vehicle Electrification

As the automotive and parts manufacturing industry transitions to the low-carbon economy and embraces advanced digital and automation technologies, a workforce with a broader mix of skills, training and experience will be required. Some of these emerging skills in the electrification value chain include digital skills, knowledge of advanced manufacturing, software development for vehicle electronics, and battery design. Additionally, skills related to battery and charging technologies, along with EV and infrastructure maintenance, and repair skills are expected to be high in demand. In addition to this technical knowledge, non-technical skills and abilities, such as communication skills, leadership, motivation, a learning mindset, and problem-solving skills will all be differentiating factors for the labour pool.

Source: The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network

March 2, 2023

Spotlights on Skills and Competencies – Automotive and Parts Manufacturing edition

Ontario’s automotive production industry employs over 160,800 workers across a wide range of occupations. These occupations cover vehicle assembly, parts manufacturing and other supporting jobs related to material, metal and electronics production. This booklet highlights some of the skills that are currently in-demand or forecasted to be in-demand by the industry. It is driven by insights from industry executives, primary research on labour market data and considering the growth and advancement of Ontario’s automotive and parts manufacturing industry. *Revised on August 4, 2021

Source: The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network

July 29, 2021