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<br>Canada's task market continues to progress in 2025 with less jobs however rising total labour need. While the headings might point to a decline in employment opportunities, there's more underneath the area. As immigration remains an essential driver of Canada's financial and market development, these shifts provide important insights for beginners and competent employees exploring chances in Canada.<br>[weforum.org](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/04/what-companies-can-do-to-improve-workplace-wellbeing-and-why-it-matters/)
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<br>Here's a deep dive into the most recent advancements in Canada's job vacancy trends and what they suggest for potential immigrants, employers, and policymakers.<br>[wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Workforce)
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<br>Job Vacancies Decline in Early 2025<br>
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<br>First quarter reveals dip, but not a cause for alarm. Job jobs dropped to 524,300 in Q1 of 2025-down by 20,600 from the previous quarter and 116,100 year-over-year. But this decline brings job openings near pre-pandemic norms. Between 2017 and 2019, for example, typical jobs hovered around 506,300.<br>
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<br>Full-time jobs: Down by 14,000
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Part-time jobs: Down by 6,600
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Permanent roles: Down by 18,000
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Temporary functions: Little to no modification<br>
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<br>Despite fewer task listings, overall labour need, a mix of filled and uninhabited positions, increased, thanks to a rise in payroll work by over 62,000.<br>
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<br>Rising Unemployment-to-Job Vacancy Ratio<br>
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<br>The unemployment-to-job job ratio increased to 2.9, a dive from 2.0 in early 2024. This shows that there are nearly 3 job candidates per vacancy. The increase comes from both more out of work individuals (+15.6%) and [fewer job](https://wfmgmt.com/about-us/) postings (-18.1%).<br>
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<br>Which Occupations Saw the Biggest Impact?<br>
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<br>Here's how 6 significant occupational groups were impacted in Q1 2025:<br>
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<br>Overall, all ten major profession groups saw year-over-year declines in readily available roles.<br>
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<br>Sector Spotlights<br>
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<br>Health Sector - Despite falling by 5,400 vacancies in Q1 2025, health tasks stay above pre-pandemic levels.<br>
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<br>Top functions affected:<br>
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<br>Registered nurses & psychiatric nurses: -7,700
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- Nurse aides & client service partners: -4,900
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- Licensed nurses: -2,700<br>
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<br>Sales and Service - Now at its least expensive point since late 2016, this category still represents the highest percentage of [task vacancies](https://wfmgmt.com/driver-jobs/) (28.3%).
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Notable decreases:<br>
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<br>- Retail sales representatives & merchandisers: -3,900
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- Food counter attendants: -3,800
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- Client service associates: -3,600<br>
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<br>Trades and Transport - Jobs in this group fell by 3,300 this quarter and over 27,000 compared to last year.<br>
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<br>Most affected functions:<br>
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<br>- Construction labourers: -4,400
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- Truck motorists: -3,700<br>
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<br>Wages: Slower Growth but Still Rising<br>
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<br>The average offered per hour wage increased to $28.90 (+6.1% YoY). This development, nevertheless, is slower than the 7.4% growth seen in late 2024.<br>
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<br>Jobs requiring less education saw the greatest drop in posts, while higher education vacancies dropped reasonably.<br>
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<br>[Regional Job](https://wfmgmt.com/about-us/) Market Variations<br>
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<br>Five provinces and one area saw declines:<br>
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<br>Quebec: -9,500
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British Columbia: -6,600
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Alberta: -4,300
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Manitoba: -1,200
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New Brunswick: -700
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Northwest Territories: -300<br>
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<br>Some regions like Northwest Ontario and Laval saw an increase in job vacancy rates, proving that local demand still varies widely.<br>
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<br>What Does This Mean for Immigration?<br>
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<br>Despite the decline in job openings, Canada's labour market is far from cooling down. The increase in overall demand and stable wage growth show a labour market in flux, however not in crisis. For those thinking about immigration, specifically through economic or provincial nominee programs, experienced workers stay in need throughout healthcare, trades, and technical sectors.<br>
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<br>Final Takeaway: A Balancing Labour Market<br>
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<br>The Canada job vacancy data from Q1 2025 reveals a market adapting to post-pandemic standards. While jobs have actually dipped, strong labour demand, wage growth, and regional variations reveal continued opportunity. For immigrants and task candidates with the ideal abilities, Canada still uses a promising future. Stay tuned to ImmigCanada for real-time updates, expert insights, and guidance tailored to your Canadian immigration journey.<br>
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