State of the labour Market

November Labour Force Survey: A Sigh of Relief, at Least for Today

Canadian labour market trackers can breathe a sigh of relief, at least for today. The November Labour Force Survey posted the largest monthly jump in jobs on record, edging out its previous best in March 2012.  

State of the labour Market

November Jobs Day Preview: Natural Resource Jobs Stall as Oil Price Gap Grows

Resource extraction jobs fell less in Canada than in the US after 2014, but Canada’s rebound has stalled as the oil price gap has widened

Seasonal Retail: Holiday Job Postings Down This Year as the Hiring Season Starts Late

Holiday posting share down 16%, but a growing portion is for full-time work.

Regional, State of the labour Market

Bilingual Jobs Across Canada: What Roles Most Often Require French and English?

Bilingualism opens doors to jobs requiring social skills in French Canada

October Labour Force Survey: A Sleepy October After A Wild Summer

The unemployment rate ticked down as fewer youth were looking for work.