Holiday job postings down from last year amid slowing economy: Indeed

Canadian postings for seasonal holiday jobs are down 30 per cent from a year ago so far, according to Indeed, amid a softening economy and cooling labour market.

“There's been an overall cooling of employer hiring appetite over the past year. And it's pretty similar in seasonal work and other areas of the economy as well, said Indeed senior economist Brendon Bernard.

Overall Canadian job postings are also down 30 per cent from last year, though they’re up 18 per cent from pre-pandemic, Indeed said in a report released Thursday. 

“Seasonal recruitment started slow in September this year, and while it picked up in October, it wasn’t enough to close the gap,” the hiring site said.