Canadian employers expect a steady hiring climate for the first quarter of 2014, with employers in the construction sector reporting the strongest job prospects, according to a survey.
The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey reveals that 13% plan to increase their payrolls in the first quarter, while 8% anticipate cutbacks. Of those surveyed, 78% of employers expect to maintain their current staffing levels, and 1% are unsure of their hiring intentions for the upcoming quarter.
Overall, a respectable national hiring climate is projected in the coming quarter, says Byrne Luft, vice-president of operations with Manpower Canada.
“Employers in the construction industry are again anticipating the strongest payroll gains; however, most new jobs in the sector are expected in Western Canada and Ontario,” he explains. “Nationally, though job creation continues at a steady pace, many of the gains are expected to occur in lower-paying sectors.”
More than 1,900 employers across Canada participated in the survey.
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