Behind the Numbers: Labour Market Trends – February 2026
February 2026 labour market trends highlight a stable but shifting workforce, shaped by sector changes and population growth.
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Behind the Numbers: Labour Force Overview – February 2026
February 2026 labour force data shows a stable but shifting labour market, with slight declines in employment and participation.
Behind the Numbers: Employment by Industry – February 2026
February 2026 industry data shows shifting demand across Durham Region, with strong growth in health care and declines in retail and professional services.
Wages, Skills, and Job Quality: What 2025 JFD Data Tells Us About Work in Durham
Wages continued to rise modestly in Durham in 2025, but gains were uneven. This blog explores what skills, pay trends, and job quality data reveal.
Where the Jobs Were in 2025: Sector and Occupational Shifts in Durham Region
In 2025, hiring demand in Durham shifted toward healthcare, care services, and infrastructure roles. This blog explores which sectors and occupations shaped the year.
Durham’s Labour Market in 2025
Durham’s labour market remained resilient in 2025. While job postings declined, faster hiring and rising jobseeker engagement point to a market that is adjusting, not contracting.
Durham Workforce Authority Joins The Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce
The Durham Workforce Authority has joined the Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce as part of its commitment to inclusive, evidence-based workforce development. This membership aligns with DWA’s research strategy, informed by community consultation, and supports labour market analysis that better reflects the diversity of Durham Region’s workforce.
Understanding Wage Subsidies: What Employers in Durham Should Know
Wage subsidies are one of several tools available to help Durham employers reduce hiring risk and support workforce participation. This post explains how wage subsidy programs work, who they support, and how they are delivered locally, while clarifying that subsidies are based on employment needs, not demographic characteristics.
What Jobseeker Activity Tells Us About Durham’s Labour Market in Q4 2025
Jobseeker activity in Q4 2025 highlights strong interest in service, administrative, and trades roles. This blog explores what search behaviour reveals about Durham’s workforce.
Skills, Wages, and Job Accessibility in Q4 2025
4 2025 data shows many Durham jobs remain accessible, while wages continue to rise modestly. This blog looks at skills demand, pay trends, and job quality.