Jobs

Employment in retail continues to increase: Statistics Canada

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The monthly increase in May was concentrated in food and beverage retailers (+5,100; +1.0%), motor vehicle and parts dealers (+1,100; +0.5%) and general merchandise retailers (+1,000; +0.4%).

Restaurant industry leads Canada in youth job growth through first half of 2026

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While most other industries have been cutting youth jobs, the restaurant industry employed an average of 52,770 more youth during the first half of 2026 than during the same period in 2025.

Jobs in retail and hospitality sectors continue to decline: Statistics Canada

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On a year-over-year basis, payroll employment in retail trade was down by 20,300 (-1.0%).

Expectations mismatch fueling Canada’s youth unemployment challenges: CFIB

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Nearly two-thirds (62%) of small businesses recruit through personal connections, referrals from people they trust.

SMB wages continue to outpace inflation as hospitality, retail hiring picks up: Employment Hero

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Wages among small and medium-sized businesses rose 4.2 per cent year-over-year in April, compared with inflation of 2.4 per cent, even as overall SMB employment declined 0.9 per cent nationally.

Canadian unemployment rate increases in April: Statistics Canada

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April marked the second consecutive month of little change after a February decline of 84,000 jobs, Statistics Canada said.

Jobs declining in the retail sector: Statistics Canada

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On a year-over-year basis, payroll employment in retail trade was down by 26,400 (-1.3%) in February 2026.

Job vacancies held steady in Q4 2025: Statistics Canada

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The job vacancy rate—which corresponds to the number of vacant positions as a proportion of total labour demand—held steady at 2.8% for the third straight quarter.

Retail Jobs Decline in Canada as Sector Adjusts

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Canada’s retail employment fell in February 2026, but staffing expert Suzanne Sears says the decline may reflect temporary inventory and economic pressures.

Canada loses 84,000 jobs in February, unemployment rate increases: Statistics Canada

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The largest declines were in wholesale and retail trade (-18,000; -0.6%).

Canadian Retail Faces Labour Paradox in 2026

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New report shows layoffs and labour shortages co-exist as retailers struggle with turnover, wages, and employee experience.

Canada’s Labour Shift Reshapes Retail Workforce

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New labour data and expert insights point to shifting values, workforce exits, and evolving retail hiring patterns across Canada.

Payroll employment in retail trade decreases in November: Statistics Canada

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Compared with one year earlier, payroll employment in retail trade was down 30,700 (-1.5%) in November.

Fitness World Plans $50M for Canadian Expansion

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Fitness World Canada will invest $50 million to open 25 new clubs and launch franchising, targeting Ontario, Alberta, and beyond.

Canada’s unemployment rate on the rise: Statistics Canada

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There were 1.6 million people unemployed in December, an increase of 73,000 (+4.9%) in the month.

Randstad Canada outlines top 15 most in-demand jobs for 2026 amid accelerating workplace change

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Retail and sales positions are also being reshaped, according to the report, as the experience economy changes the nature of customer-facing work.

Kyndryl forecast: 89% of retail executives expect AI to reshape jobs by 2026

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9 out of 10 leaders in the retail space agree that AI will “completely” change the roles at their companies within a year. 

Retail Job Growth Stagnates in Canada for 2025

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Retail job growth stagnated in Canada for 2025 as November losses offset gains; recruiter Suzanne Sears explains why hiring remained flat across the sector.

Canada creates 54,000 jobs in November, but retail trade declines: Statistics Canada

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The number of jobs in the retail trade fell by 34,000 or 1.1%.

Retail Leads Canadian Job Gains as Sector Rebounds from Layoffs

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Canada’s retail sector added 41,000 jobs in October, driving national employment growth as part-time work and e-commerce recovery signal renewed consumer confidence.

Retail payroll employment declines: Statistics Canada

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The decline was driven by food and beverage retailers, says Statistics Canada.

Temporary Foreign Worker Program use drops 50%

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Statistics Canada reports a major drop in TFW Program applications, highlighting trends in the labor market and employer reliance.

Canada adds 60,000 jobs in September: Statistics Canada

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Canada’s job market rebounded in September with 60,000 new jobs, led by gains in full-time and core-aged employment, says Statistics Canada.

Jobs continue to decline while unemployment rate rises: Statistics Canada

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It was the second month in a row that employment has fallen in the country, says Statistics Canada.

Payroll employment in retail decreases: Statistics Canada

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Year over year, payroll employment in retail trade was down 26,900 (-1.3%) in June, says Statistics Canada.
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