Employer hiring activity strengthened across Durham Region during Q2 2026. Learn which occupations, industries, and skills were most in demand and what the latest hiring trends mean for employers and jobseekers.
How are Durham Region jobseekers searching for work? Discover the occupations attracting the most interest, job search trends, and how jobseeker behaviour aligned with employer demand during Q2 2026.
Durham Region’s labour market strengthened during the second quarter of 2026, with higher employer demand, increased hiring activity, and shorter recruitment timelines. Explore the key labour market trends shaping the region’s workforce.
June 2026 labour market data highlights continued employment growth across Durham Region, with gains in manufacturing, health care, transportation, and construction. Explore what the latest Labour Force Survey and Employment by Industry data reveal about workforce participation, employment trends, and emerging opportunities.
Discover career opportunities in Durham Region’s growing child care sector. Learn about Child Care Assistant careers, local training programs, wages, hiring demand, and the Jobs First Durham Child Care Resource Hub to help you start or advance your career.
The Skills Advance Ontario (SAO) program is helping displaced workers transition into rewarding careers in Durham Region’s growing energy and healthcare sectors. Through free training, personalized supports, and strong community partnerships, participants can build the skills needed for in-demand careers in nuclear energy and Personal Support Worker (PSW) roles.
Recently, the DWA bookkeeper, Mohamed Rizwan Bachani, released his important book, The Entrepreneur’s Money Blueprint. This book provides Canadian entrepreneurs with clear guides and rational road maps to setting up the financial side of a business. As a long-standing, award-winning accountant, Mohamed Bachani knows what he is talking about.
Durham Region’s labour market continued to grow in May 2026, with employment reaching its highest level in more than two years. Explore the latest trends in employment, unemployment, industry performance, and what they mean for employers, jobseekers, and workforce planning across the region.
April 2026 labour market trends highlight continued employment growth across Durham Region, with gains concentrated in health care, manufacturing, and transportation. Explore what the latest data reveals about emerging opportunities and evolving workforce demands.
Inclusive communities contribute to stronger workplaces, healthier local economies, and greater community wellbeing. This blog explores how initiatives like Drag Queen Storytime support literacy, representation, and inclusion across Durham Region while highlighting the connection between diversity and long-term economic growth.
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