The Labour Market Group

May saw a big jump in job openings in Nipissing.

In fact, the Labour Market Group’s latest Vacancy Report shows 456 openings last month.

That’s up 100 from April.

Health Care and Social Assistance was the top sector with several jobs available, including 30 Personal Support Workers, 21 Registered Practical Nurses and 20 Registered Nurses.

Admin and Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services was the next highest industry followed by Public Administration, then Retail Trade.

Professional, Scientific & Tech rounds out the top five.

Officials say the largest month over month increase in vacancy share came from the Public Administration industry while the largest decrease was in Retail Trade.

Sales and Service occupations continue to lead the way in total vacancy share

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