# Talent & Workforce Development \| Winnipeg Canada **URL:** [View](https://winnipegdev.dci-test.com/do-business/why-winnipeg/talent-workforce-development/) **Last Updated:** 2026-11-05T21:51:14+00:00 **Summary:** Learn more about the talent in Winnipeg and how Winnipeg EDT supports workforce development and connects employers to Work in Manitoba job portal talent. ## Talent & Workforce Development Let’s bring the best employees to Winnipeg ## Winnipeg’s economic stability is our strength ****Winnipeg**’s **economic stability** is one of its biggest strengths. As the capital of a resource-rich province, s**o much of our economy** comes naturally and is serviced by renewable hydro electricity. **Our skilled** **workforce is constantly** growing **through an educatio**n **pipeline fed directly from our top universities and** colleges**.**** Our central location ensures we’re well\-positioned for growth with key infrastructure like take CentrePort, one of North America’s largest inland trimodal ports\. Our robust advanced manufacturing, aerospace and technology industries are always in need of skilled people\. Our team of experts will provide you with the tools and connections to attract the right candidates, develop your workforce and retain staff\. We&\#x27;ll provide the right contacts, resources and data to help you fill the jobs you need to grow your business\. Together, we can customize a talent plan to help you meet your goals\. Let&\#x27;s talk\! ### How we help #### How we help Our Talent & Workforce Development team helps Winnipeg businesses navigate all kinds of workforce challenges. With a wealth of experience, data insights and resources, we're here to help you make well-informed decisions to support your short- and long-term workforce strategies. We start with a Talent Needs Assessment (TNA), a structured advisory service provided by Winnipeg Economic Development & Tourism (Winnipeg EDT) to support companies in identifying, understanding and addressing their current and future workforce requirements. The service is designed for businesses currently operating in Winnipeg, planning to expand here or relocate here. Our team provides: - Advice and recommendations - Tools and resources - Qualified referrals - Work in Manitoba job portal information - Talent acquisition missions and events [Connect](#contact-form) ### Talent acquisition #### Talent acquisition Get the most out of your recruitment efforts. Work with Winnipeg EDT to connect with experienced candidates locally, nationally and internationally through our recruitment events and campaigns. Our team can connect you with talent pipelines designed to suit your recruitment needs, based on our unsurpassed understanding of Manitoba's talent pool. With hiring guides, talent acquisition opportunities and workforce-related grants and funding opportunities, our team is here to ensure you have everything you need to help your business grow. [Connect](#contact-form) ### Immigration referrals for employers #### Immigration referrals for employers Winnipeg Economic Development & Tourism is a designated referral partner for the Global Skills Strategy, a dedicated service channel with Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) as well as a designated referral partner for the Global Talent Stream (GTS) with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). Connect with us to discuss your eligibility as an employer. [Connect](#contact-form) ## The Winnipeg advantage Why the world should look to the centre ### [Live &\#038; Work](https://winnipegdev.dci-test.com/live-work/) Discover what it's like living in Winnipeg, Canada: affordable, multicultural and full of opportunity\. ### [Business Climate &\#038; Economy](https://winnipegdev.dci-test.com/do-business/why-winnipeg/business-climate-economy/) Explore the diverse, stable Winnipeg economy driving growth across 10 key industry sectors\. ### [Expand here](https://winnipegdev.dci-test.com/do-business/invest-expand/expand-here/) Get support for business expansion in Winnipeg: funding navigation, talent, connections and site selection\. ## Connect with job seekers Attract and recruit your next candidates today\. Work in Manitoba is the provincial recruitment platform, built to help employers across all industries connect with qualified talent\. Employers post on Work in Manitoba at no cost, accessing a talent pool of nearly 25,000 Manitobans\. Whether you're filling a single position or recruiting for multiple jobs year\-round, we’ll present candidates based on the skills you need – all backed by a dedicated team and a free concierge service for employers\. [Connect today](https://www.workinmanitoba.ca/hire/) ## Have questions or need support? Get help from our team of experts today\.