In-Demand Skills and Sectors:
The survey identifies the top five most in-demand skills as IT & data, operations & logistics, sales & marketing, engineering, and administration/office support. Notably, as companies embrace sustainable practices, employers estimate that at least 46% of all technical skills will need to evolve to align with the green transition.
In terms of sectors, finance and real estate lead with the highest projected net employment outlook at +35%, followed by energy and utilities (+33%), health care and life sciences (+29%), consumer goods and services (+29%), information technology (+29%), industrials and materials (+28%), communication services (+22%), and transport, logistics, and automotive (+21%).
Despite facing challenges such as talent shortages and regional variations, Canadian employers are poised to navigate the complexities of the post-pandemic hiring landscape. The moderate but positive hiring outlook in the first quarter of 2024 reflects resilience and adaptability as businesses strive to meet evolving workforce demands.
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