Jobs

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.

Wholesale and retail trade sees 2nd consecutive month of job gains: Statistics Canada

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Employment in wholesale and retail trade increased by 34,000 (+1.1%) in June

SPECIAL REPORT: The State of Labour and Staffing in Canadian Retail: Navigating Change Amid Emerging Trends

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As Canada’s retail industry continues to evolve post-pandemic, labour and staffing remain front and centre for businesses grappling with shifting economic realities, worker expectations, and technological change. From declining job vacancies to an industry-wide push for skills-based hiring, 2025 is shaping up to be a transformative year for the retail workforce.
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