Canadian Hiring Index for August 2026

Canadian Hiring Index for August 2026

Business and Household Indicators Canadian Economic Analysis
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Author: Loubna Zebiri

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The monthly Canadian Hiring Index tracks changes in the volume of online job postings across provinces and cities, industries, and occupations over time. It also includes a new measure of labour market tightness. Job postings data are powered by Vicinity Jobs.

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Hiring Activity Stays the Course in July

The Canadian Hiring Index remained broadly stable in July, reaching 110.1 (2018 = 100.0).

What was the picture for seasonally adjusted job postings in July? Did hiring demand broadly improve at the provincial level? Which two provinces recorded the strongest monthly increases in job postings? Which showed the sharpest declines compared with a year ago? Which industries increased job postings in July, and which sector recorded the strongest gain? And which major occupational categories strengthened job postings?

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