Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board
Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board is a regional workforce development organization in Sarnia-Lambton that leads labour market planning, produces job demand reports, and shares local labour market data with employers and community partners. The board consults with employers, hosts events and training, and operates a local job board to support recruitment, training, and career pathways. It also coordinates outreach and resources to connect employers, job seekers, and service providers across the region.
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Last updated on Feb 8th, 2026
Recent Activity
50th anniversary celebration
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board celebrated its 50th anniversary on September 10, 2026, with a waterfront gathering that brought community partners together to mark the milestone. The event focused on connection, celebration, and the organization’s ongoing commitment to community involvement.
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Growing Your Workforce
Growing Your Workforce is a workforce development conference from the Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board focused on labour market trends, hiring best practices, and workforce challenges and opportunities. Visit the organizer site for full conference and registration information.
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Exploring Skilled Trades Expo & Apprenticeship Pathways
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board hosts the Exploring Skilled Trades Expo and Apprenticeship Pathways at Lambton College in Sarnia on Wednesday, October 14 from 11 AM to 5 PM. Visit hands on stations, connect with industry professionals, and learn about local apprenticeship routes; exhibitor opportunities are still available and inquiries go to shivani.sharma@slwdb.org.
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Labour Day office closure and reopening
Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board will be closed Monday for Labour Day and will reopen Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM. The message thanks workers for their contributions and reminds clients to plan visits after the reopening time.
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OFA regional meeting attendance and community engagement update
On August 26, 2026, the Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board attended the Ontario Federation of Agriculture regional meeting at Widder Station in Thedford to gather insights on OFA priority areas and issues facing Ontario agriculture. The visit focused on listening, learning, and strengthening connections with Lambton County rural communities to better align workforce supports with local needs.
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Operations diagnostics and process improvement session
Invest Sarnia and the Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board are hosting a two hour session on operations diagnostics and process improvement with speaker Nkemjika Jude Okeke on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at The Famous Room at John's Restaurant. The workshop is designed for Sarnia business owners, invested partners, and managers, and advanced registration is encouraged at the Invest Sarnia events page.
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Outreach visit to Grand Bend businesses
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board visited Grand Bend on August 17 to meet local business owners and gather insights about the community's workforce needs and priorities. The outreach deepened relationships and provided on the ground perspective that will inform future workforce supports in the area.
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Growing Your Workforce
Growing Your Workforce is promoted by the Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board as Ontario's top workforce development conference. Visit the event website for the full agenda, speaker line up, and registration details.
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HEAR Initiative promotion
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board is promoting the HEAR Initiative, a University of Guelph research study focused on the health and economy of rural communities across Ontario. Visit http://hearinitiative.ca to learn more about the study and available ways to engage or support the project.
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Wellness and burnout survey for healthcare & social assistance workers
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board is asking healthcare and social assistance workers to complete an online survey about wellness and burnout, published on 2026-08-18. The short survey collects frontline perspectives to help identify strategies for improving employee wellness and reducing burnout; access it at https://bit.ly/WellnessandBurnout.
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Jobs posted in Sarnia Lambton
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board directs job seekers to WISL for current openings in Sarnia Lambton, with a direct listing page at www.slwdb.org/wisl. Check the board's listings to search roles by industry and follow each posting for application details.
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Action Plan Update — Workforce Development Activities 2025/2026
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board reports their 2025 to 2026 activities, including 9 labour market presentations, 8 community information and job fairs, consultations with over 100 employers, and 55 job demand reports. Visit their news page or sign up for the newsletter at https://www.slwdb.org/news-events/ for ongoing updates and resources for employers and job seekers.
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Wellness and Burnout Survey
Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board is asking healthcare and social assistance workers to complete a survey on wellness and burnout to help shape local supports. The survey went live on 2026-08-10 and is available online at the short link provided for quick participation.
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Grand Bend employer outreach visit
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board is visiting Grand Bend employers on August 17 at 11:00 AM to share treats and listen to local workforce challenges and opportunities. This in person outreach is a chance for employers to speak directly with SLWDB staff about needs and supports available in the community.
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Reshaping Your Purpose: Positive Mindset with Your Business
Reshaping Your Purpose: Positive Mindset with Your Business was a Sarnia session on July 29 featuring Brenda Pearson, focusing on self reflection and aligning personal authenticity with business goals. Organized by the Sarnia-Lambton Newcomer Hub and published by the Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board, the event offered practical prompts and inspiring conversation for local entrepreneurs and newcomers.
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Local labour market data availability announcement
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board reports that the latest local labour market data is now available as of 2026-08-05. Visit www.slwdb.org/local-statistics to view local workforce indicators and datasets useful for employers, job seekers, and community planners.
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Civic Holiday office closure notice
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board is closed today, 2026-08-03, for the Civic Holiday and will reopen on 2026-08-04. The short notice shares a warm message encouraging people to take time to refresh with family and friends.
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Growing Your Workforce
Growing Your Workforce is a workforce development conference from the Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board focusing on labour market trends, hiring best practices, and workforce challenges and opportunities. Visit the event page to view conference and registration details and to register.
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Duc D' Orleans Cruise
The Duc D' Orleans Cruise on July 15, 2026 was a community cruise organized by the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce with the Sarnia Lambton Industrial Alliance and Bluewater Power. Attendees enjoyed live music, waterfront views, and networking opportunities, according to the Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board.
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Employer Consultation Invitation
Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board is inviting local employers to schedule informal consultations to inform its Action Plan and strategic priorities. Email mikelle.bryson.campbell@slwdb.org to arrange a coffee and share your perspective with the board.
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Wellness and Burnout Survey for Healthcare & Social Assistance Workers
Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board is asking healthcare and social assistance workers to complete a survey about wellness and burnout to help identify strategies for improving employee wellness. The survey is available online at https://bit.ly/WellnessandBurnout and is free to complete.
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Bridges Out of Poverty training attendance announcement
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board attended a Bridges Out of Poverty training session organized by the Tri-County Literacy Network on July 23, 2026, focusing on understanding diverse social groups and leading with empathy, compassion and respect. The post thanks the Tri-County Literacy Network and highlights how the session reinforced compassionate approaches to community and workforce support.
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AI Training Series Part 2
Part 2 of the AI Training Series, held July 14 and facilitated by local AI implementation expert Scott Rawcliffe, offered hands on practice to help participants use AI with confidence. The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board shared highlights and thanked everyone who joined the session.
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French-language job postings in Sarnia Lambton
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board reports 491 full-time and 246 part-time French language job postings over the past year. Browse current openings and apply via the board's jobs page at www.slwdb.org/jobs to see the latest opportunities in Sarnia Lambton.
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Famous Five event attendance announcement
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board attended the Famous Five event where keynote speaker Jaclyn Sanders, owner of Guild Chocolates, delivered inspiring and hilarious stories and life lessons to a sold out crowd. The announcement highlights the speaker's award winning background and the strong community turnout.
