Released on January 14, 2014
The popularity of SaskJobs.ca as the go-to website for employers and job seekers in Saskatchewan continued to grow in 2013.The 16,019 monthly average job postings advertised on the website in 2013 reflect an increase of 5.6 per cent (852) compared to the monthly average of job postings in 2012.
“Saskatchewan’s diversified and opportunity-rich economy is sustaining a highly active job market for our people and businesses,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. “With the lowest unemployment rate in Canada throughout 2013 along with our province’s highest annual job creation growth on record, we have a lot to offer, and the web traffic at SaskJobs.ca certainly reflects this.”
Visits to Saskjobs.ca were up 9.8 per cent (1,124,071) year-over-year to reach 12,583,669. Notable increases in traffic sources were the Philippines (138.6 per cent), United Arab Emirates (65.0 per cent), Alberta (38.7 per cent), Quebec (28.7 per cent), United States (22.9 per cent), British Columbia (12.8 per cent), and Prince Edward Island (11.1 per cent).
A significant proportion (79 per cent) of the 2013 vacancies required at least high school diploma, and 44 per cent of job vacancies are oriented toward higher skill levels requiring at least some post-secondary education or management experience.
Among the provinces, most website traffic comes from Alberta, while the Philippines is the top source of international visits.
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For more information, contact:
Deb Young
Economy
Regina
Phone: 306-787-6315
Email: deb.young@gov.sk.ca