There was a significant change in the unemployment rate and with a decrease in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the third quarter of 2020.
The number of unemployed job postings has continued to decline this year. From a high of 17.7 in January to 8.7 in September. This means there are about 9 unemployed people in every job vacancy
Professional occupations in education services, jobs grew the most in quarter 3, growing by 6,300 jobs
Middle management occupations in trades, transportations, productions and utilities declined the most in total jobs decreasing by 2,530 jobs
There has been an increase in job postings, growing by 5.6 % in the third quarter to 9,331 jobs in Hamilton compared to the second quarter
A slight change in the order of the top 10 skills demand in the job search where communication, teamwork, and customer service come in the top 3
Skill level C jobs saw the strongest growth in wages from Q3 2021 to Q3 2020
Labour Force Hamilton CMA
Unemployment Rate Q3
Canada 7.2 % Ontario 7.6 % Hamilton 6.9 %
Quick Facts
Population 666,930 Labour Force 438,900 Participation Rate 65.8 %
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