Canada's employment increases by 90,000 and average salaries reach $35 per hour in April 2024.
Labour Force Survey - Canada's employment increases in April!
- The employment rate in Canada increased by 0.4% in April 2024.
- In April, Canada’s employment increased by 90,000, and average salaries per hour reached $35 in April.
- Employment increased in several industries, such as professional, scientific, and technical services, accommodation and food services, health care and social assistance, and natural resources.
- Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, and New Brunswick are a few provinces where the employment rate increased in April.
The employment rate increased by 0.4% in April Canada.
The employment rate increased by 90,000 in April, following a 0.4% change from March. The employment gains were managed by part-time employment. On a year-over-year basis, the part-time employment rate increased by 2.9%, while the full-time employment rate increased by 1.7% in April. Employment increased in industries such as professional, scientific, and technical services, accommodation and food services, health care and social assistance, and natural resources. The total work hours rose by 0.8% compared with the previous 12 months. Average salaries reached $35 per hour in April.
Employment increases in a few industries
In April, employment increases in a few service-producing industries, such as:
- Professional
- Scientific and technical services
- Accommodation and food services
- Health care and social assistance
- Natural resources
In the past 12 months, the highest employment growth has been seen among people working in hospitals, social assistance, and nursing and residential care facilities.
| Industry |
Employment Rate |
| Hospitals |
9.8% |
| Social assistance |
8.6% |
| Nursing and residential care facilities |
8.3% |
Employment is up in a few provinces in April
Employment increased in a few provinces of Canada in April.
| Province/Territory |
Employment Rate |
| Ontario |
0.3% |
| British Columbia |
0.8% |
| Quebec |
0.4% |
| New Brunswick |
2.0% |
Source: https://www.y-axis.com/news/canada-employment-increases-by-90000-and-average-salaries-reach-35-dollar-per-hour-in-april-2024/
