February News & Resources

February 15, 2019

News & Resources

News

Canada unexpectedly gains almost 67,000 jobs as private-sector hiring hits record

Canada’s job market began 2019 with an unexpected employment surge driven by jobs for youth in services and record private-sector hiring, a sign of strength in an economy facing several other headwinds. Read more

Help Wanted: Canada's most in-demand jobs for 2019

They are among Canada’s top 15 in-demand jobs for 2019, according to a report released this week from Randstad Canada, a staffing and human resources firm. Read more

Stats & Studies

Labour Force Survey, January 2019

The number of people employed grew by 67,000 in January, mostly among youth aged 15 to 24 and in the services-producing industries. The unemployment rate increased 0.2 percentage points to 5.8% as more people looked for work. Read more

Payroll employment, earnings and hours

Average weekly earnings of non-farm payroll employees were $1,012 in November, little changed from the previous month. Compared with 12 months earlier, earnings grew by 2.0%.

Occupational Highlight

Information Systems Analysts and Consultants (NOC 2171)

Information systems analysts and consultants conduct research, develop and implement information systems development plans, policies and procedures, and provide advice on a wide range of information systems issues. Learn more

Job prospects in this occupation are good. In recent years, the number of information systems analysts and consultants has increased significantly. This increase is explained by the rapid growth of the computer industry, in terms of both the number of users and scope, and by the high companies investment in the computer sector. As these trends are likely to continue over the next few years, the number of information systems analysts and consultants should increase significantly.

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Featured Resource

Canada’s Top 100 Employers

A special edition published in The Globe and Mail featuring which employers lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees. Each company profile provides an overview of the company as well as highlights for new graduates. Learn more

Featured Book

Practicing Geography: Careers for Enhancing Society and the Environment

This is an essential reference book for geographers and people thinking of becoming one. The book will introduce you to dozens of geographers applying their knowledge, skills, and perspectives in communities, businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations, both domestically and internationally. It also presents career opportunities in the field, practical advice and links to many online and print resources.

To learn more about careers in geography or environmental sciences, please consult these books (available in the CaPS Resource Centre):

• Career opportunities in conservation and the environment
• Great jobs for environmental studies majors
• Green careers: Choosing work for a sustainable future