full-time jobs
B.C. adds 15K jobs in October, snapping four-month losing spree
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Unemployment remained static at 4.7 per cent in B.C., the lowest in the country. Continue reading
Edmonton loses 5,400 jobs in overall 14,000 July loss for Alberta
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Metro Edmonton lost 5,400 jobs in July, part of an overall Alberta loss of 14,000. Most of the losses were part time. Continue reading
Edmonton unemployment rate at 6.9% but ‘it came down for the wrong reason’: economist
Over the next few months, Rose expects Edmonton should see unemployment stay the same, as any job gains will attract more people to the labour force and keep that number even. Continue reading
Lowe’s to open first store in Manitoba Thursday
Lowe’s Canada is set to open their first store in Manitoba Thursday. Continue reading
Commentary: Are minimum-wage jobs a stepping stone, or full-time career?
Is the push to hike the minimum wage a smart idea? It depends on what the role of such jobs are, writes Scott Thompson. Continue reading
Canadian job numbers beat expectations, as full-time hiring soars
Canada added 15,300 jobs in February. Continue reading
Canada loses 6,400 jobs in June as unemployment rate holds steady
Canada’s economy lost 6,400 jobs in June, not enough to change the unemployment rate from 6.8 per cent. It was better than the estimated. Continue reading
Statscan fumbles July jobs numbers, forced to restate figures
Statistics Canada says it made an error in formulating its July jobs numbers and will restate the monthly tally later this week. Continue reading