The job seekers database
- We recommend that Human Resources Development (HRD),
through the Canada Employment Centres (CECs), develop a job seekers database
-- a
comprehensive listing of all individuals seeking jobs, not only those eligible
for
unemployment insurance (UI). This database would be electronically accessible
to all employers looking for employees and would contain information currently
collected by CECs through their routine processing of UI claims as well as
information collected from community agencies dealing with clients who are
ineligible for UI benefits or need specialized services best provided by these
agencies.
We recognize the central role of the CECs in providing employment services to job
seekers. These services must be available to all job seekers, not restricted to those who
qualify for unemployment insurance benefits. CECs -- hence HRD -- should be the
organization responsible for maintaining the job seekers database, as part of its
commitment to providing a wide range of employment services.
We realize that the question of confidentiality may arise. Such concerns should be
addressed from the outset by the working group that will be in charge of putting the Task
Force proposal into effect.
Table 6. Using a job seekers database
| Employer's role |
Job seeker's role |
Public Service's role |
- Use the database to search
for candidates with the appropriate profile
|
- Provide relevant information to be entered into the database
- Be responsible for notifying of changes in situation, e.g., found a job
|
- Assist job seekers to complete the computerized standard resume
- Connect with community agencies reaching out to special groups
- Maintain the database
|