2009 Labour Force Survey of the Canadian Solar Industry [Canadian Solar Industries Association, CANSIA]

This report contains the results of a labour force survey of companies in Canada’s solar industry carried out on behalf of the Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA) and the Electricity Sector Council by Kelly Sears Consulting Group. The objectives of the study were to prepare a concise profile of the Canadian solar industry based on a review of secondary sources, and to identify labour force trends in the photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal (ST) segments of the industry. This study represents the first step for CanSIA and the Electricity Sector Council to work with stakeholders to develop programs and policies to ensure that Canada’s solar industry will be equipped with adequately qualified and trained human resources to sustain its growth.