Statistics Canada reports payroll employment rose by 24,100 positions in May 2026, up 0.6% year over year, while job vacancies held steady at 495,700 with a 2.8% vacancy rate. Public administration, health care, and retail trade drove the gains, while finance and professional services saw declines, a mix that directly shapes which occupations and provinces...
Canada’s job market in April 2025 paints a picture of subtle transition. While average weekly earnings saw a year-over-year growth of 4.43%, bringing the weekly average to $1,297, some sectors experienced notable dips in employment. This comes after a 4.06% increase recorded in March, and a month-over-month gain of 0.8%. But what’s behind the numbers?...
Canada’s labour market is set to undergo a significant transformation between 2024 and 2033. With an estimated 8.1 million job openings expected during this period, industries across the country will experience a growing demand for skilled workers. These projections come as part of the COPS (Canadian Occupational Projection System) report, which assesses future labour supply...
