Durham Region’s August 2025 labour market reveals a mixed picture. Employers are hiring across healthcare, caregiving, and skilled trades, while many job seekers continue to focus on retail and entry-level roles. This blog explores key trends from the Job Demand and Job Search reports—and what they mean for both job seekers and employers.
In summer 2025, the Durham Workforce Authority welcomed two students through Canada Summer Jobs. Zarish, a Marketing Researcher, and Bilal, a Database Administrator, reflect on how their internships helped them build technical expertise, strengthen soft skills, and gain real-world experience. Their stories highlight the value of mentorship and opportunity for young talent in Durham.
Temporary foreign workers have supported Canada’s economy for decades, but their impact on local labour markets is complex. This blog explores how the Temporary Foreign Worker Program intersects with Durham’s employment trends, including youth and immigrant unemployment. It also highlights which sectors and provinces rely most on temporary workers, offering insights for employers and policymakers.
In Q2 2025, Durham jobseekers focused on warehouse, retail, and work-from-home roles. Learn how job board searches, skill preferences, and flexible work options are shaping local employment trends.
Job demand grew in Q2 2025, led by healthcare, food service, and support roles. See which occupations topped the list, which sectors are expanding, and the skills employers value most in Durham Region’s evolving labour market.
Durham’s labour market stayed strong in Q2 2025, with over 12,600 active job postings and faster hiring times. Healthcare roles surged while retail hiring slowed. Discover the trends, sectors, and skills shaping Durham’s economy this quarter.
Skilled Trades Ontario is making it easier for trades professionals to access services, promote skilled trades careers, and tackle Ontario’s labour shortage. Their Research Hub offers 2024 trade reports with descriptions, career pathways, workforce demographics, and labour market data. For Durham-specific trade insights, visit the Labour Market Insights Report on Jobs First Durham.
We’ve rebranded! The Durham Workforce Authority has a bold new look—but our mission hasn’t changed. We’re still your trusted source for hyper-local labour market data, now with a refreshed identity that better reflects our passion, values, and commitment to Durham Region. Learn more about what’s new, what’s staying the same, and how we’re helping our community thrive.
The 2024 Durham Workforce Survey offers a detailed snapshot of the region’s workforce. Discover the top insights and what they mean for future planning and economic growth.
What keeps people out of work in Durham Region? A closer look at unemployment and those not currently in the workforce.
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