📊 Hamilton’s Labour Market – September 2025 Snapshot

Hamilton’s unemployment rate rose slightly to 7.2%, sitting just above the national average (7.0%). The city recorded 454,600 employed residents, with most working in the private sector (309,500).

Top employers this month included: McMaster University, Hamilton Health Sciences, and the City of Hamilton, while Retail Salespersons remained the most in-demand occupation.

This past Sunday, we celebrated the incredible educators who shape minds and inspire futures every day. Here’s a quick snapshot of the teaching landscape in Ontario and across Canada:

📚 Universities (2023/24)
• 48,960 full-time teachers across Canada
• Nearly half (48.5%) work at U15 research universities
• Median salary: $151,700

🏫 Elementary & Secondary Schools (Ontario)
• 128,000 public school teachers
 • 85,000 elementary
 • 42,000 secondary
• 7,666 principals & vice-principals
• Nearly 9,600 Early Childhood Educators supporting our youngest learners

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Today's Family is hiring for an Early Childhood Educator

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Wesley is hiring for a Supportive Housing Supervisor

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The City of Hamilton is hiring for a Water Quality Technologist

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YMCA In Partnership With Hamilton Police Presents Know & Grow Meet your community partners in safety!

Free Entry! 
DATE: Tuesday, October 28, 2025  

TIME: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm  

LOCATION: Courtyard By Marriott 1224 Upper James Street, Hamilton 

The main highlights of the event: 

• Learn about rights and responsibilities in Canada  
• Connect directly with Hamilton Police services, Canadian Revenue agency, Border Patrol, Hamilton City By-Law, Officers and many more  
• Ask questions directly to experts  
• Gain practical tips on personal & community safety  
• Interactive Q&A sessions  
• Information Fair of Community Agencies  
• Family-friendly networking  

To make the event fun and accessible, there will be Light refreshments provided   Free on-site parking available and bus tickets available, if needed  

Raffle draw with great prizes  

In celebration of Small Business Week, the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce has partnered once again with Invest In Hamilton to host a series of daily, 60-minute webinars, free to register!

Timing: Daily from 1-2 p.m., from Monday, October 20 to Friday, October 24
Location: Virtual (Zoom Webinar)
Registration: FREE – sign up below and you will receive a Zoom link via email in advance of the webinar date

Empowerment Squared is excited to host its annual Post-Secondary Information Fair on Thursday October 23 2025.

This fair-style event provides pathway options and networking opportunities for youth and adults interested in attending post-secondary and continuing education classes.

Meet representatives from institutions such as

• Mohawk College
• Skilled Trades Ontario
• McMaster University
• University of Toronto
• University of Waterloo and more

Featured International Internship Placement Opportunity

• Learn more about an International Internship opportunity in Ghana or Liberia for individuals ages 18 - 30

Who should attend this fair?

• Youth in middle school and high school who are interested in learning about their post-secondary options
• Parents and caregivers of youth in middle school and high school
• Adults interested in continuing their education

All ages are welcome; however, those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult/guardian.

You are welcome to attend the event anytime from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with the last entry at 6:30 PM.

We look forward to welcoming you on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Post-Secondary Information Fair.

The underemployment of recent post-secondary graduates remains a persistent and serious issue in both Canada and the United States.

Underemployment refers to the situation in which individuals with a bachelor’s degree are employed in positions that do not require that level of training, skill or credential. It also includes part-time workers who would prefer full-time employment

Managing expectations and providing a realistic image of life in Canada is essential. Many newcomers arrive with high hopes about work, education and lifestyle expectations shaped by media portrayals and political narratives. 

Does this mean that Canada is not a good place to live? Absolutely not. Canada offers many opportunities. However, the expectations newcomers carry are often far greater than the reality, creating a disconnect that needs to be addressed. 

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!