Table 1
The 10 occupations with the largest annual decreases in job vacancies and their average offered hourly wage, first quarter of 2025
| First quarter of 2024 | First quarter of 2025 | First quarter of 2024 to first quarter of 2025 | First quarter of 2024 to first quarter of 2025 | First quarter of 2024 | First quarter of 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| number of job vacancies | number of job vacancies | change in level | % | average offered hourly wage ($) | average offered hourly wage ($) | |
| Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses | 28,635 | 20,965 | -7,670 | -26.8 | 34.90 | 35.65 |
| Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates | 21,060 | 16,120 | -4,940 | -23.5 | 23.05 | 24.95 |
| Construction trades helpers and labourers | 12,800 | 8,450 | -4,350 | -34.0 | 22.90 | 23.65 |
| Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers | 15,955 | 12,090 | -3,865 | -24.2 | 17.50 | 18.45 |
| Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations | 26,720 | 22,900 | -3,820 | -14.3 | 16.60 | 17.15 |
| Transport truck drivers | 15,460 | 11,780 | -3,680 | -23.8 | 27.15 | 28.20 |
| Other customer and information services representatives | 9,515 | 5,905 | -3,610 | -37.9 | 21.30 | 22.25 |
| Licensed practical nurses | 12,740 | 10,005 | -2,735 | -21.5 | 29.35 | 30.75 |
| Food and beverage servers | 8,970 | 6,255 | -2,715 | -30.3 | 15.85 | 16.80 |
| Light duty cleaners | 9,430 | 7,125 | -2,305 | -24.4 | 19.25 | 19.70 |
Source(s):
Job Vacancy and Wage Survey (5217), table 14-10-0444-01.
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