📊 Hamilton’s labour market by the numbers – July 2025

👥 457,500 employed
📉 6.3% unemployment rate – lower than both Ontario (7.9%) and Canada (6.9%)
📈 Private sector leads the way with +5.6K jobs
🏆 Top employer: McMaster University with 401 job posts
💼 Most in-demand job: Retail Salespersons (255 postings | $18/hr)

Want more insights on hiring trends, job demand, and industry growth?

📥 Read the full report on our website!

📢 Fresh off the press – our latest reports are now available in hard copy!

We’re excited to share four of our most recent publications in print:
🌱 Green Economy Report – exploring sustainable growth opportunities
👶 Early Childhood Education Report – insights into the sector’s workforce and future
📊 Local Labour Market Plan – an in-depth look at Hamilton’s employment trends
🏢 Hamilton Business Survey – voices and perspectives from our business community

Whether you’re a community partner, educator, policymaker, or just curious about Hamilton’s economy, these reports offer valuable insights.

📬 Message us for more details on how to get your copy!

 

 

🌐 Stay connected with Workforce Planning Hamilton!

Follow our Linktree for the latest news, reports, events, community updates, and—most importantly—up-to-date labour market information you can trust.

 

📲 Check it out here: linktr.ee/WorkforcePlanningHamilton

 

Bethesda Community Services is hiring for a Social Worker or Psychotherapist

 

Click here to view job listing!

 

Hamilton Tiger-Cats & Forge FC are hiring for an Intern of Game Production & Events

 

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Wesley is hiring for an Early Years Facilitator

 

Click here to view job listing!

📣 Skilled Trades Professionals – We’re Here to Support You!

The Step Up and Succeed initiative is your one-stop hub for free resources designed to help employers, trainers, and apprentices thrive. From strategies to attract and retain talent to workforce upskilling tools, our Resource Hub is packed with valuable information – including how to connect with Ontario’s Literacy and Basic Skills system for free training support.

We’re currently developing new resources and want your feedback! Complete our short survey by August 15, 2025 to help us create tools that meet your needs.

✅ Stay connected with our monthly Step Up and Succeed in the Trades newsletter for:

• Free employer events

• Success stories and strategies from across the sector

• Tips, resources, and tools to support apprentices

We also offer free one-on-one coaching for small and medium-sized employers to tackle challenges, connect with resources, and strengthen your workforce.

 

📲 Scan the QR codes in the image to access the Resource Hub, take the survey, or sign up for the newsletter!

The City of Hamilton, in partnership with the Downtown Hamilton BIA, invites residents and visitors to spend time on King William Street this summer!

 

The iconic restaurant row will transform into a vibrant pedestrian-only hub starting Wednesday, July 16, 2025. The re-imagined space will feature outdoor public seating, dynamic programming and a welcoming atmosphere designed to bring the community together.

 

As part of the City’s broader downtown revitalization and economic development goals, this initiative will create a lively destination for all.

 

Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 to Sunday, September 14, 2025

 

Location: King William Street from James Street North to Hughson Street North

 

Access: Residents can walk freely on the street! King William Street from James

Street North to Hughson Street North will be fully closed with no vehicles permitted from Monday, July 14 at 7:00 a.m. to Monday, September 15 at 6:00 p.m.

Free Community Vaccination & Public Health Session

Learn anything you need to know about vaccines in Ontario, what's available, what's free, and how to access them safely.

Details of the Session:

📅 Date: Tuesday, August 26th
🕒 Time:  2:00 pm to 3:00pm - Arabic           

3:30 pm to 4:30pm - English

🎤 Facilitate: Tamara Mahafdhah - Vaccine Ambassador

📍 Location: YMCA 25 Main Street West, Suite 105

 

Topics to be Covered:

• Why vaccines are important
• What vaccines are offered in Ontario
• Childhood immunization information
• Where to get vaccinate for free
• One-on-one Q&A with experts

 

Eligibility: Permanent Resident and Convention Refugee

 

Limited Spots -- Registration required https://forms.office.com/r/amZAwhVJJs

YWCA Hamilton is hiring for multiple positions including Facilitator, Supervised Parenting Services (Relief), Health Equity Clinical Lead and Economic Empowerment Program Coordinator.

If you’re passionate about equity, sustainability and making a difference in your community, we would love for you to join our team!

For more information about the roles and to apply, visit ywcahamilton.org

Spots are limited, so don’t wait. Apply to our Trades Readiness Program to gain access to helpful webinars led by SOY mentors who have been there and succeeded.

Steps to apply:
1️⃣ Click the Trades Readiness Program “Apply” button
2️⃣ Complete Candidate Sign Up form
3️⃣ Get email updates on your application’s next steps
4️⃣ If accepted, log into Jobtimize to access webinars and more!

Workforce Planning Hamilton’s  labour market information  can help identify:

• In-demand Industries, Skills & Jobs
• Workforce demographics
• Growing, declining & changing trends
• Job vacancy data
• Labour force supply & demand
• Immigration into the workforce
• Currently hiring skills & positions
• And More!