Durham’s labour market remained resilient through Q3 2025, with nearly 13,000 active job postings and rising wages. Health care and retail continued to lead hiring, while education and administrative support sectors cooled. See how Durham’s economy is evolving and what this means for workers and employers.
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.
Now that you’ve mastered the principles of resume writing, it’s time to put them into action. The Jobs First Durham (JFD) Resume Builder is an …
Highlighting Your Achievements and Skills Your achievements and skills are the heart of your resume. Rather than just listing job duties, emphasize how you made …
Tailoring Your Resume for Each Role Your resume is your first chance to impress a potential employer. A one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work anymore; customization is …
The Durham Workforce Authority (DWA) will release a custom extraction of the Statistics Canada monthly Labour Force Report for Durham Region. The report will use …
The Durham Workforce Authority (DWA) will release a monthly Job Search Report for Durham Region. The report is created using data collected from the job …
The Durham Workforce Authority (DWA) will release a monthly Job Demand Report for Durham Region. The report is created by the DWA using data collected …
The Jobs First Durham Census Map data tool provides students, employers, and community organizations with a visualization of 14 categories of census data. The tool …
The job search process in Durham Region has never been easier. The Durham Workforce Authority (DWA) has several free to use tools including the Jobs …
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