Certain occupations are currently in-demand, meaning that they are showing strong growth in terms of job postings over the last month. These in-demand occupations are listed below for each of our service counties. This data comes from the Labour Market Group’s Jobs Tool which brings together over 20 different job boards to present a comprehensive picture of the local job market.
Renfrew County
April 2022
| Ranking | Title | Number of Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retail salespersons | 80 |
| 2 | Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers, and related support occupations | 57 |
| 3 | Cooks | 45 |
| 4 | Retail and wholesale trade managers | 40 |
| 5 | Light duty cleaners | 38 |
Source: Job Demand Report, LMG Jobs Tool, April 2022 (Click Here)
Lanark County
April 2022
| Ranking | Title | Number of Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retail salespersons | 59 |
| 2 | Cooks | 37 |
| 3 | Retail and wholesale trade managers | 31 |
| 4 | Light duty cleaners | 30 |
| 5 | Home support workers, housekeepers, and related occupations | 29 |
Source: Job Demand Report, LMG Jobs Tool, April 2022 (Click Here)
Historic Trends
Over time, there are several sectors that have seen strong historic growth including health care, manufacturing, and skilled trades. Job titles that have experienced consistent job growth have included:
- Personal support worker
- Customer service representatives
- Sales associates
- Registered nurse
- Registered practical nurse
- Administrative assistants
- Pharmacy assistants
- Light duty cleaners
- Material handlers
- Delivery drivers
- Cooks
- Early childhood educators
Learn more on the Province of Ontario website at https://www.ontario.ca/page/labour-market.
