What Jobseekers Are Looking for in Durham: Q3 2025 Insights

As job demand remains strong, so too does jobseeker engagement. The Labour Market Insights Report for 2025 Q3 shows 38,561 total interactions across Durham Workforce Authority’s digital tools during Q3 2025, up from 34,758 in Q2.

Job Board and Search Trends

The Job Board remains the most popular resource, with 24,535 interactions and 20,289 job post clicks.
Searches were heavily concentrated in sales and service occupations, with top job titles including:

  • Retail salespersons
  • Material handlers
  • Food counter attendants
  • Home support workers

Top search keywords included “warehouse,” “retail,” “Oshawa,” and “personal support worker”, which show that Durham residents remain focused on practical, locally accessible employment.

Jobseeker Preferences

Special interest searches reveal that flexibility remains a top priority. The most commonly used filters were for work-from-home, apprenticeship, and casual employment opportunities.
This interest in non-traditional or flexible roles suggests that many job seekers are balancing employment with other responsibilities or seeking to gain experience through part-time or contract work.

Who’s Engaging and Where

Engagement levels were highest among individuals seeking sales, service, and trade-related occupations, particularly within TEER 4 and 5 skill levels.
The majority of jobseeker activity came from Durham’s largest cities, including Oshawa, Whitby, and Pickering, which aligns with the location of most job postings.

A Dynamic, Connected Workforce

Durham’s job seekers continue to demonstrate adaptability and persistence. They are leveraging multiple tools, including the Job Board and Job Map, as well as the Career Explorer, to connect with employers and explore opportunities.

As Q3 draws to a close, the balance between high employer demand and active jobseeker engagement reflects a healthy, responsive local labour market, one that continues to evolve toward greater transparency, flexibility, and opportunity for all.