Job market

2016 saw fewer full-time, more part-time jobs added

The national labour market saw big gains in 2016 — but unlike recent years, the net job growth was propelled by a surge in the less-desirable category of part-time work. Statistics Canada’s year-end employment review shows the country added 153,700 net new part-time jobs last year and just 60,400 full-time positions — a number so […]

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |January 6, 2017

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Economy packs on 44,000 part-time jobs in October

The economy gained 44,000 net new jobs in October but the gains were entirely in part-time employment, Statistics Canada said Friday.

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |November 4, 2016

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Workers in for another year of modest salary gains

Non-unionized employees can expect an average raise of 2.2% next year, though that changes depending on region and industry.

By Staff |October 26, 2016

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People aged 55 and up are heating up the job market

Canadians are working longer than ever, either by necessity or by choice. But public policy is still stuck on old ideas about aging and retirement.

By Kevin Carmichael, Canadian Business |October 20, 2016

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