Manpower Group news release
(Thunder Bay, ON, June 9, 2015) – Thunder Bay area employers anticipate a respectable hiring climate for the third quarter of 2015, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.
“Survey data reveals that 23 per cent of employers plan to hire for the upcoming quarter (July to September), while zero per cent anticipate cutbacks,” stated Florentine Bahlieda of Manpower’s Thunder Bay office. Another 77 per cent of employers plan to maintain their current staffing levels in the upcoming quarter.
“With seasonal variations removed from the data, Thunder Bay’s third quarter Net Employment Outlook of 14 per cent is a decrease of two percentage points compared to the previous quarterly Outlook,” said Bahlieda. “It is also a six percentage point increase when compared with the Outlook reported during the same time last year, indicating a steady hiring pace for the upcoming months.
“We are seeing many positive signs in Canada’s job market, with a steady unemployment rate through the first part of the year and unexpected job creation in March,” said Michelle Dunnill, Manpower Area Manager for Toronto, Mississauga and Markham.
“However, despite these encouraging signs, youth unemployment and lack of full-time job creation continue to be a concern.”
Manpower Group National news release:
Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Finds Canadian Employers Project a Mild Hiring Climate for the Third Quarter of 2015; Job Prospects Strongest in the Finance, Insurance & Real Estate and Transportation & Public Utilities Sectors
(Toronto, ON, June 9, 2015) – Canadian employers expect a mild hiring climate for job seekers in the third quarter of 2015, with employers in the Finance, Insurance & Real Estate and Transportation & Public Utilities sectors reporting the strongest job prospects according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, the most extensive, forward-looking employment survey in the world.
With seasonal variations removed from the data, the Net Employment Outlook of nine per cent is a one percentage point decrease when compared to both the previous quarter and the Outlook reported during the same time last year.
The survey of over 1,900 employers across Canada reveals that 20 per cent plan to increase their staffing levels in the third quarter of 2015, while five per cent expect cutbacks. Of the employers surveyed, 74 per cent expect their current staffing levels to remain the same and one per cent are unsure about their hiring intentions for this quarter.
“We are seeing many positive signs in Canada’s job market, with a steady unemployment rate through the first part of the year and unexpected job creation in March,” said Michelle Dunnill, Manpower Area Manager for Toronto, Mississauga and Markham. “However, despite these encouraging signs, youth unemployment and lack of full-time job creation continue to be a concern.”
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
Employers for the Finance, Insurance and Real Estate sector anticipate a seasonally adjusted Net Employment Outlook of 15 per cent for the third quarter of 2015, indicating that job seekers may benefit from a steady hiring climate. While this is a four percentage point decrease when compared to the previous quarter, it is also an increase of four percentage points over the Outlook from the same period last year. Along with the Transportation & Public Utilities sector, it has the most favourable Outlook for any sector this quarter.
Transportation & Public Utilities
Employers in the Transportation & Public Utilities sector project an upbeat hiring pace, also reporting a Net Employment Outlook of 15 per cent for the upcoming quarter. This Outlook is a one percentage point increase from the forecast reported for the previous quarter, and a decrease of four percentage points from the Outlook reported during the same time last year.
Wholesale & Retail Trade
In the Wholesale & Retail Trade sector, employers anticipate a respectable hiring pace with a Net Employment Outlook of 12 per cent this quarter. This Outlook is unchanged from last quarter’s forecast, and an increase of two percentage points from the Outlook reported during the same time last year.
Services
Employers in the Services sector expect a hopeful hiring climate for the third quarter of 2015, with a Net Employment Outlook of 12 per cent. This Outlook is a two percentage point increase over the previous quarter, and an increase of four percentage points from the Outlook reported during the same time last year.
Construction
Job seekers in the Construction sector should expect to see a positive hiring climate for the third quarter of 2015, with a Net Employment Outlook of 11 per cent. This Outlook is a decrease of two percentage points from the Outlook reported in the previous quarter, as well as a three percentage point decrease compared to the Outlook reported during the same time last year.
Public Administration
In the Public Administration sector, employers anticipate a moderate hiring Outlook for the upcoming quarter, reporting a Net Employment Outlook of eight per cent. This forecast is on par with last quarter’s Outlook, but is a nine percentage point decrease compared to the Outlook from the same period last year.
Manufacturing – Durables
Employers in the Manufacturing – Durables sector project a fair hiring Outlook for the third quarter of 2015, with a Net Employment Outlook of five per cent. However, this is a six percentage point decrease from the Outlook reported last quarter, as well as a decrease of 11 percentage points compared to the Outlook reported in the same quarter last year.
Education
Job seekers in the Education sector anticipate a limited hiring pace for the third quarter of 2015, projecting a Net Employment Outlook of three per cent. This Outlook is a four percentage point decrease from last quarter as well as a significant decrease of 12 percentage points from the Outlook reported during the same quarter last year.
Mining
Job seekers in the Mining sector should expect an unstable Net Employment Outlook of two per cent for the third quarter of 2015. This forecast is an increase of one percentage point compared to last quarter, but is also a drop of six percentage points from the Outlook reported for the same time last year.
Manufacturing – Non-Durables
In the Manufacturing – Non-Durables industry, employers report a Net Employment Outlook of zero per cent, indicating a flat hiring environment in this upcoming quarter. This Outlook is a three percentage point decrease compared to the previous quarter and a decrease of one percentage point over the Outlook reported during the same time last year.
Hiring Intentions Most Hopeful in Atlantic Canada
Survey results for the third quarter of 2015 show that job seekers across Canada should expect to see various levels of hiring activities. Employers in Atlantic Canada expect the most upbeat hiring climate for the coming quarter, reporting a Net Employment Outlook of 14 per cent. Employers in Quebec also project a respectable hiring climate, with employers reporting an Outlook of 11 per cent, while employers in Ontario and Western Canada both anticipate a cautiously optimistic hiring pace with Outlooks of eight and seven per cent, respectively.
Large-sized Organizations Expect Most Favourable Hiring Climate
Large-sized (250+ employees) organizations project the most favourable hiring plans for the upcoming quarter, reporting an Outlook of 16 per cent once seasonal variations are removed. Medium-sized (50-249 employees) organizations anticipate a steady hiring climate with an Outlook of 15 per cent, while small organizations (10-49 employees) expect a modest Outlook of seven per cent. Micro-sized organizations (1-9 employees) indicate a fair hiring pace, reporting an Outlook of four per cent for the upcoming quarter.
