Summer job postings for Canada drop in 2024: report

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In April, 53% of Canadian youth were working (on a non-seasonally adjusted basis), compared to 56% in both 2022 and 2023, and a 55% April average between 2017 to 2019, noted Bernard, citing data from Statistics Canada (StatCan).

In most years, the share of Canadians ages 15-24 who are working will jump by 10 to 12 percentage points between April and July, he said.

“Solid seasonal hiring appetite could help stabilize youth employment rates, compared to earlier years. But with the under-25 population in Canada soaring, reaching 7% year-over-year growth in April 2024, it’s unlikely that demand for workers will keep up with the surge in labour supply,” said Bernard.

“Many young Canadians gain their first work experiences during the summer months, but while opportunities at summer camps are plentiful, finding work elsewhere could be challenging.”