The Canadian labour market by the numbers
Need a snapshot of current labour market conditions near you? Every month, we summarize key facts and metrics from various sources to give you an accurate look at the state of the labour market in your province or territory.
Find out how labour market information can help you
Labour market information includes all sorts of data and statistics that make up a picture of key trends, opportunities, and challenges in the employment landscape.
Whether you’re looking for work, planning your education and career or recruiting for your business, labour market information can help you make the right choices. Being aware of the latest developments in the labour market and understanding how they could affect you allows you to prepare for every eventuality.
Learn about an occupation
Research an occupation in a specific location to find out what the job is all about and understand its reality in the workplace.
With our job profiles, you can see what duties are involved, the typical hourly wages, what skills and education are required, and whether there will be jobs in this field over the next few years.
Take the pulse of an industry
Understand the factors that influence a specific industry or economic field, and how they translate at the occupational level across Canada.
Information about wages can help you decide what regions offer the highest pay in your field, negotiate your salary, or find the right amount needed to attract qualified candidates for your business.
Our wage reports allow you to compare the typical low, median and high wages for specific occupations in different parts of the country. We update these reports on a yearly basis.
See the big picture
Take a step back to consider the wider context. Labour demand and supply statistics can help you find out where you might most likely find work, or plan how to meet your business needs.
Browse through news articles about job creation and layoffs in your industry or region. We update these news on a weekly basis.
Find out how the labour market evolved in your province or territory over the past month.
With our job market snapshots, you can get key facts and metrics such as the total working population and unemployment rate, increases or decreases in the number of jobs in specific industries, and other statistics for different economic regions. We update these snapshots on a monthly basis.
Get the latest news
Stay informed about what’s happening in the labour market. Keeping up with the latest developments in the labour market is key to planning your next job search or recruitment move.
Browse through news articles about job creation and layoffs in your industry or region. We update these news on a weekly basis.
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