Manufacturing strains, tech staffing propelled by banking & finance, skills required today and Quebec public sector layoffs
🚰 On tap this week
Good morning ☀️,
On tap this week, the state of hiring in the tech labour market, proprelled by the banking & finance sector, cuts in the Quebec public sector, further strains in the manufacturing sector, especially in sectors hardly hit by the tariffs, and an exclusive article on the top skills (and moreso the “combination” of skills) required to make it in today’s labour market.
Happy reading!
Minh Dang - Editor in Chief - The Canadian Labour and Staffing Journal
Tech sector propelled by banking & finance, data analytics back in demand and infrastructure jobs still lagging
If you’re looking for a job in banking or finance, the door is wide open. For much of the rest of the white-collar job market—especially tech—the welcome mat is looking worn. Recent job-posting data paints a split-screen picture of the post-pandemic hiring landscape: a few sectors charging ahead at full speed, others still stuck in the slow lane.
Quebec faces deepening strains as hundreds of government positions are cut
Quebec’s provincial government is facing mounting criticism over its recent round of austerity measures, which include the elimination of hundreds of civil service positions. While the move is billed as a cost‑control effort, observers warn it may introduce inefficiencies and weaken services Canadians rely on.
Canada’s factory sector struggles deepened, with staffing ripples felt nationwide
Canada’s manufacturing sector continues to contract, ushering in renewed pressure on employment and reshaping labour-market dynamics across the nation. According to the most recent S&P Global Canada Manufacturing PMI for July, the headline index rose modestly to 46.1, up from 45.6 in June, but remains firmly below the 50.0 threshold that separates expan…
Canada’s labour landscape: the top 10 skills employers want right now
Canada’s labour market is evolving fast. As businesses wrestle with digital transformation, skill shortages, and shifting workplace expectations, certain skills are rising to the top of employers’ wish lists. Below are the ten most in-demand capabilities shaping hiring in 2025, each grounded in tangible examples and recent data.