CIC News | 546,100 New Vacancies in Canada
Understanding the Current Job Market in Canada
Job Vacancies Decline: On December 16, Statistics Canada reported 546,100 vacant jobs in Canada at the end of Q3 2024, a drop from the record high of 983,600 vacancies in Q2 2022. This marks the ninth consecutive quarterly decline.
Type of Declines: Permanent jobs decreased by 27,800 (-5.9%), and temporary jobs fell by 4,100 (-4.0%).
Employment Type: Full-time jobs declined by 19,300 (-4.5%), and part-time jobs fell by 12,600 (-8.5%).
Unemployment-to-Vacancy Ratio: Increased to 2.6 (from 2 in Q1 2024), meaning there are now 2.6 unemployed persons for every job vacancy.
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Unemployment Rate Across Canadian Provinces (November 2024)
National Unemployment Rate: 6.8%
Highest Unemployment Rates:
Newfoundland and Labrador: 10.8%
Prince Edward Island (PEI): 8.0%
Ontario: 7.6%
Alberta: 7.5%
New Brunswick: 6.9%
Lowest Unemployment Rates:
Saskatchewan: 5.6%
British Columbia: 5.7%
Manitoba: 5.8%
Quebec: 5.9%
Nova Scotia: 6.1%