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CTV News
7 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
Summer job postings in Canada down sharply from last year: report
Canadian youth heading into summer are facing a chill in seasonal job searches as recently released data suggests a steep decline in postings traditionally aimed at students and entry-level workers. According to Indeed Hiring Lab, which examined job postings on its host website, their numbers revealed that as of early May, Canadian summer job postings were down 22 per cent compared to last year. Brendan Bernard, senior economist with Indeed Hiring Lab, told CTV's Your Morning on May 30 what's driving this downturn. 'We're seeing a real pullback in hiring appetite since the pandemic,' he said, adding that what was once a job seeker's market in 2022 has transformed into a challenging landscape for employment, particularly for younger workers. The slowdown is backed by Statistics Canada's April 2025 Labour Force Survey, which shows that youth aged 15 to 24 experienced a net employment loss of 28,000 jobs in April alone, with most of those losses concentrated among young women and in part-time roles. According to StatCan, the youth unemployment rate sat at 11.3 per cent in April, up from 10.4 per cent the previous month. Their data also revealed that 14.1 per cent of youth within this age group were without work in April, which is more than double the Canada-wide unemployment rate of 6.9 per cent. Sectors hit hard According to Indeed's data, postings in early May were down 32 per cent compared to 2024 for summer camp roles, including counsellors, managers and leads, which accounts for 10 to 15 per cent of summer postings. Other jobs like painters, lifeguards and customer service representatives also saw a dip in the same time period as 2024. 'The Canadian youth job market has been weakening pretty steadily over the past two years, and so we need a turnaround in the economy to get things goings,' Bernard said. But Bernard says there may not be a turnaround anytime soon, with more students off and looking for work. Data showed that while the number of people aged between 15 and 24 employed in July 2024 was roughly the same as the year before, the employment rate dropped. That's because the population in that age group grew by 7.2 per cent, but job growth didn't keep pace. The job market is experiencing what Bernard describes as a 'traffic jam' of employment opportunities, as experienced workers are holding onto seasonal roles and not jumping at the next opportunity, while new entrants struggle to find their first foothold. A recent report from CTV Toronto captures the human toll as several Ontario youth describe applying to dozens of jobs with no callbacks, while others said they lowered their expectations or took unpaid positions just to gain experience. One youth described it as a 'make-or-break summer.' Hope for the future Despite the challenging landscape, Bernard offers some advice. 'A down summer job market doesn't mean no summer job market,' he emphasized, suggesting that job seekers should ask themselves what they want out of a job. 'What's the goal for this job search and what kind of job both fits the person's interests and skills? What are you good at?' he said, adding that he encourages job seekers to explore job search platforms and learn on their personal networks – like friends, classmates and family – not just to find openings but to gather advice and insights. If landing a job proves difficult, he suggests using the time to build valuable experience in other ways, such as volunteering and learning new skills. With files from CTV Toronto's Alex Arsenych
CTV News
16 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
Summer job postings in Canada down sharply from last year: report
Canadian youth heading into summer are facing a chill in seasonal job searches as recently released data suggests a steep decline in postings traditionally aimed at students and entry-level workers. According to Indeed Hiring Lab, which examined job postings on its host website, their numbers revealed that as of early May, Canadian summer job postings were down 22 per cent compared to last year. Brendan Bernard, senior economist with Indeed Hiring Lab, told CTV's Your Morning on May 30 what's driving this downturn. 'We're seeing a real pullback in hiring appetite since the pandemic,' he said, adding that what was once a job seeker's market in 2022 has transformed into a challenging landscape for employment, particularly for younger workers. The slowdown is backed by Statistics Canada's April 2025 Labour Force Survey, which shows that youth aged 15 to 24 experienced a net employment loss of 28,000 jobs in April alone, with most of those losses concentrated among young women and in part-time roles. According to StatCan, the youth unemployment rate sat at 11.3 per cent in April, up from 10.4 per cent the previous month. Their data also revealed that 14.1 per cent of youth within this age group were without work in April, which is more than double the Canada-wide unemployment rate of 6.9 per cent. Sectors hit hard According to Indeed's data, postings in early May were down 32 per cent compared to 2024 for summer camp roles, including counsellors, managers and leads, which accounts for 10 to 15 per cent of summer postings. Other jobs like painters, lifeguards and customer service representatives also saw a dip in the same time period as 2024. 'The Canadian youth job market has been weakening pretty steadily over the past two years, and so we need a turnaround in the economy to get things goings,' Bernard said. But Bernard says there may not be a turnaround anytime soon, with more students off and looking for work. Data showed that while the number of people aged between 15 and 24 employed in July 2024 was roughly the same as the year before, the employment rate dropped. That's because the population in that age group grew by 7.2 per cent, but job growth didn't keep pace. The job market is experiencing what Bernard describes as a 'traffic jam' of employment opportunities, as experienced workers are holding onto seasonal roles and not jumping at the next opportunity, while new entrants struggle to find their first foothold. A recent report from CTV Toronto captures the human toll as several Ontario youth describe applying to dozens of jobs with no callbacks, while others said they lowered their expectations or took unpaid positions just to gain experience. One youth described it as a 'make-or-break summer.' Hope for the future Despite the challenging landscape, Bernard offers some advice. 'A down summer job market doesn't mean no summer job market,' he emphasized, suggesting that job seekers should ask themselves what they want out of a job. 'What's the goal for this job search and what kind of job both fits the person's interests and skills? What are you good at?' he said, adding that he encourages job seekers to explore job search platforms and learn on their personal networks – like friends, classmates and family – not just to find openings but to gather advice and insights. If landing a job proves difficult, he suggests using the time to build valuable experience in other ways, such as volunteering and learning new skills. With files from CTV Toronto's Alex Arsenych
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
7 Summer Side Hustles That Can Pay $1,000 a Week or More
As school lets out and the weather heats up, it's time to get a summer job! Even if you already have a full-time gig, summer side hustles are a great way to earn extra income — and you don't have to be a teenager or a teacher to work one. Explore More: For You: Depending on the amount of time and effort you put in, these gigs could even pay a grand per week and often higher. And the best part is that you don't have to quit your day job. Here are seven popular side hustles for the summer season that could pay $1,000 a week or more. Landscaping is a popular summer side hustle that has the potential to earn $1,000 per week if you land enough hours without having to cover a ton of start-up costs. Whether you start your own small business or join a local landscaping company that's looking for short-term help, the pay often ranges from $18 to $35 per hour or even more, depending on the market. Mowing lawns or general yard maintenance is in high demand during the summer months, and if you make $35 an hour, that means you would have to work just under 29 hours a week, which technically means it doesn't have to turn into a full-time affair. That's Interesting: Looking to get that summer bod while also making some extra dough? Becoming a mover is a way to do a 2-for-1 workout and side hustle. Moving can pay good money and it's a great way to earn cash with a pretty flexible schedule. There are plenty of weekend hours available if that fits around everything else you want to do this summer, or you can find moving companies that are hiring just about anywhere in the country. Though the hourly rate typically hovers just around $20, you can also count on getting tipped by many grateful customers. Freelancing is the original side gig, whether you do it in the summertime exclusively or all year round. If you have a knack for web development, why not try to turn that into an additional money-maker (that allows you to work inside and stay cool)? The estimated pay range for this gig is wide (generally anywhere between $30 to $75 per hour) as it depends on your experience and the complexity of the project. However, even on the lower end, you would still easily clear $1,000 a week with a part-time schedule. Make sure you leverage your skills and flexibility to maximize your hourly rates. The average pet sitter can earn about $17 an hour for taking care of furry friends while their owners are on vacation or out to work. That rate of pay goes up — often upwards of $25 or more — depending on if there is additional care the pets need, specialized training, or the requirement to stay at home with the animal for days at a time. If you pick up a few furry clients for this side gig, you can also segue into dog walking as another way to increase your earning potential within the same customer base. You can start with friends and family and then organically grow your services throughout your neighborhood and beyond by advertising on social media or simply depending on word of mouth. There are some big bucks to be made this summer by tutoring students who might be taking an additional semester of classes or looking to keep up with the material while on break. Either way, you can make a good amount of dough by aiding in their studies with private tutoring sessions, either in person or online. You can earn approximately $35 per hour, according to ZipRecruiter. Many parents still want their children to continue their education over summer or prep for the year ahead, so tutors are still in demand. Just by making the average rate, you would only have to work between 28 and 29 hours per week to clear $1,000. Food delivery gigs are a lucrative method to add some extra money to your checking account this summer. Popular companies like DoorDash, Instacart and Uber Eats pay you to deliver food to people whenever you are willing to work a shift. Keep in mind that you'll earn more by working in high-volume areas at peak hours revolving around mealtime. Delivery-based side hustles pay about $15 to $25 per hour, but don't forget about customers adding a tip to each transaction. Summer means that not only is it the time for barbecues and vacations, but it is wedding season as well. Rather than try to scrounge up catering jobs at the local event center, try your hand at officiating weddings. Each year, a couple million weddings take place in America, with an average cost of about $33,000. Officiants are always needed to make the marriage official, which means you can set your price starting around $200-$300 an hour. Most officiants are required to arrive an hour before the ceremony, stay through the nuptials and perhaps take a few pictures, which means that you could earn $1,000 in one day or a couple grand with multiple weddings in a week. More From GOBankingRates These 10 Used Cars Will Last Longer Than an Average New Vehicle 10 Cars That Outlast the Average Vehicle This article originally appeared on 7 Summer Side Hustles That Can Pay $1,000 a Week or More Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CTV News
7 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Students and young people in Ottawa struggling to land summer jobs
This summer could be one of the most challenging summers in recent years for young Canadians looking for a job. 'I'm still in school, so I'm just looking for any part-time job,' says Carleton University student MacKenzie Capretta. Like many students, she's struggling to find summertime work and has applied to dozens of jobs online. 'Sometimes you don't even get a response. Or they want people with experience and stuff like that, but when you don't have experience, because you're still in school, that's what's hard.' A recent study by job site 'Indeed' shows summer job postings are down 22 per cent from this time last year, and typical summer jobs like camp councillors, lifeguards, and temporary manual labourers, like painters, are also down. At the YMCA, Employment and Newcomer Services help connect anyone looking for a job in the National Capital Region free of charge. There are three YMCA Employment Access Centres in Ottawa, at 150 Isabella St. downtown, 1624 Merivale Rd. in Nepean, and a new centre that opened a few months ago in Orléans at 240 Centrum Blvd. The job market for students is shifting, says senior director Employment and Newcomer Services, Sebastien Martin. 'The problem right now that we're experiencing is that a lot of the Baby Boomers that are or should be retired, are not retiring right now because the cost of living is skyrocketing,' Martin says. Plus, with the uncertainty of U.S. tariffs, the end of the COVID-era, and recent layoffs at major retailers like Hudson's Bay and in the public sector, students aren't only competing with other students for work. 'Those summer positions that maybe were available, now have been filled in by a different age group that are in need of that paycheck,' says Martin. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says there are more 400,000 vacant positions in small and medium-sized business across Canada. 'There still are a ton of smaller companies that hire through personal contacts and through cold call drop-ins,' says CFIB President Dan Kelly. He strongly encourages students to look beyond only applying for work online. 'If you present yourself, you look the hiring manager or the owner in the eye, your chance of landing a job is so much greater than if you simply just dump a resume through a search engine, or you're just available through one of the online job boards.' Students who apply for jobs in person and make a physical connection with employers have a great chance of securing summer work, he says. 'The challenge is that young people are so used to doing something from behind a screen,' says Kelly. 'If you're trying to land a job, you might have to get out and put the phone aside for a few minutes and hit the street.'
CBC
29-05-2025
- Business
- CBC
U.S. tariffs and a growing population to blame for lack of summer jobs for youth, expert says
Summer is here, and for many high school students that means it's time to lock down a summer job. DiMarco Brown is a Grade 11 student from Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate. He's eager to work but that attitude hasn't yet landed him a job. "It's really hard to be honest. I applied to like 20 jobs over the last year and ... I only got one reply... and it was a rejection," he said, adding that he wishes he had more family connections. "It's hard unless you know someone that works in the business. I think it would be easy if you know someone that works at the place, but other than that, you just have to keep on calling back and having to beg for the attention." Timothy Lang is the president and CEO of the job placement agency, Youth Employment Services. He says high school students are facing a tough job market this summer. "Where they might have typically had to approach 20 or 30 opportunities to get an interview, now they're having to talk to hundreds," Lang said. "It's more difficult this year than last year... we're hopeful that with the seasonal jobs coming on like landscaping and tourism, parks and rec and hospitality with patios and so on, that more jobs will open up." Lang says one of the reasons there's more competition for summer jobs this year is the record number of new Canadians that moved to Canada. "Long term it's good for the economy, creates even more jobs, but short term it puts more pressure [on the job market]," he said. The impact of U.S. tariffs, or even the threat of them have also caused employers to hold back on the number of people they're hiring. "Tariffs have put some uncertainty into businesses. They're uncertain of what's going to happen down the road," Lang said. "Small business who might hire two people in the summer if they decide, 'OK, I'm going to hire just one.' And you expand that by thousands of small businesses, suddenly that's a 50 per cent drop in the number of hirings." Achilles Goldaev, a Grade 12 student from Cameron Heights Collegiate, already has a head start. She's nabbed a co-op opportunity to help build her resume. "Hopefully I'll be able to get a job," Goldaev said. "[I'm open to] pretty much anything outside of food service ... I know that a lot of the time it's not always like the most hygienic. And I'd like to keep being able to buy fast food without knowing about all that." Grade 12 Cameron Heights student Shreya Sooraj says she found part-time work as a cashier at a retail store in Conestoga Mall. "I applied to five jobs a week and then I finally heard back in November from them," she said, adding that one of the big barriers is a lack of experience. "I have some friends who have two or three jobs and other people just don't have any jobs." Kareem El-Khatib, a Grade 9 student from Cameron Heights, finds inspiration at home. This year marks the first time he's ever applied for a job. "My dad always goes to work and it's good that he makes money and I feel like I wanna make my own money," El-Khatib said, adding that he's open to any kind of job but is most interested in working as a cashier. His classmate and friend Mustafa Abdaroa says he wants to become a family physician one day. He's already trying to build a resume with that goal in mind. "I would like something like a part-time job, something a bit more interactive. I would like to work around people because it's very important to be able to work with different people [for a physician]." Abdaroa says he's already typed up a resume and asked his older sisters to take a look at it to help him improve. Fellow Grade 9 student Samuel Wu is one of the few students in his class to already have a job. It took him multiple years to get here. "I'm an assistant lifeguard in the city of Cambridge right now," Wu said, adding that he had to first take a couple of courses before working his way up the ladder.
