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March 2025 Canadian Job Market Update

Labour Market Gains and Immigration Trends

March 2025 marked a month of modest but steady growth in the Canadian job market. Labour demand continued across several sectors, especially in healthcare, skilled trades, and IT. Data from official government sources—including Statistics Canada, Job Bank Canada, and IRCC—highlight key hiring trends, regional demand, and immigration opportunities for foreign professionals.

1. National Employment Overview

  • Unemployment Rate: The national unemployment rate held steady at 5.6%, maintaining the same level as February.
  • Job Vacancies: Over 760,000 vacancies were reported nationwide, showing a 1.3% increase compared to February. The largest increases were seen in healthcare support roles, logistics, and tech.
  • Top Hiring Provinces:
    • Ontario and British Columbia continued to lead with strong job creation in healthcare, tech, and construction.
    • Alberta saw steady hiring in oil, gas, and skilled trades.
    • Manitoba and Nova Scotia increased hiring in healthcare and education sectors.

2. High-Demand Occupations

Source: Job Bank Canada – Labour Market Insights

Occupation NOC Code Job Outlook
Early Childhood Educators 42202 Very Good
Network Technicians 22220 High Demand
Plumbers 72300 High Demand
Medical Laboratory Technologists 32120 Excellent
Data Analysts 21223 Strong Demand

Occupation

Early Childhood Educators

Network Technicians

Plumbers

Medical Laboratory Technologists

Data Analysts

NOC Code

42202

22220

72300

32120

21223

Job Outlook

Very Good

High Demand

High Demand

Excellent

Strong Demand

Occupation

Early Childhood Educators

Network Technicians

Plumbers

Medical Laboratory Technologists

Data Analysts

NOC Code

42202

22220

72300

32120

21223

Job Outlook

Very Good

High Demand

High Demand

Excellent

Strong Demand

3. Immigration & Work Opportunities

  • Express Entry: Draws in March prioritized candidates with healthcare and IT experience.
  • Several tech-related occupations received invitations under the Canadian Experience Class.
  • Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): Provinces such as British Columbia, Manitoba, and PEI focused their draws on education, trades, and healthcare roles.
  • LMIA: The number of approved LMIA applications increased slightly, particularly for employers hiring in agriculture, construction, and hospitality.

4. Regional Job Highlights

  • Toronto (ON): Demand remains high for tech workers, registered nurses, and early childhood educators.
  • Vancouver (BC): Hiring remains strong in construction, green energy, and tech support.
  • Calgary (AB): Steady growth in the energy, engineering, and logistics sectors.
  • Winnipeg (MB): High demand for healthcare workers and educators.

5. Key Takeaways for Immigrants & Job Seekers

  • Healthcare, IT, and Skilled Trades Continue to Dominate: Professionals in these fields will find abundant opportunities across Canada.
  • Increased Immigration Opportunities: With strong demand in several sectors, Canadian immigration programs remain focused on attracting skilled international talent.
  • PNP and LMIA-Based Work Permits Remain Strong: More employers are actively seeking LMIA approvals to fill urgent roles.

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Occupation

Physiotherapists

Software Developers

Truck Drivers

Welders

IT Support Technicians

NOC Code

31202

21232

73300

72106

72106

Job Outlook

Excellent

High Demand

Very Good

High Demand

Strong Demand