Canada’s payroll employment increases, as strong hiring continues November 2022 saw increases in payroll employment that suggest a lively hiring market. Across 10 out of 15 sectors, payroll employment (the number of employees receiving pay or receiving benefits from their employer) increased in November 2022—a good indication of a strong hiring climate, and a returning to pre-COVID economic output in Canada. By Asheesh Moosapeta
Ontario and Saskatchewan add 400,000 new jobs, as vacancies remain high In the latest report, job vacancies and payroll employment remain high, while unemployment sees decreases in September. Across all sectors, job vacancies were up by 3.8% in September, to 994,800 vacant positions within Canada. The majority of these new job additions were in Ontario and Saskatchewan. By Asheesh Moosapeta
Canada’s job vacancies reach record high in healthcare and social assistance sectors The Statistics Canada report on payroll employment and job vacancies for August shows 152,000 vacant healthcare positions. Statistics Canada has released its report on payroll employment, earnings and hours, and job vacancies for August 2022. By Edana Robitaille
Canada’s service sectors see employment growth as job vacancies remain steady Job vacancies stayed high in July 2022, with payroll employment continuing to rise. Statistic Canada recently released their analysis of the July 2022 labour market. Canada continues to have record-breaking job vacancies, seeing 964,000 vacancies in July 2022. By Asheesh Moosapeta
