LMG reports downward trend with job postings continues

For the fifth straight month there has been a “significant” year-over-year drop in the number of job postings in the Parry Sound district.   

That from the Labour Market Group (LMG), which says 131 job postings were recorded in July.    

It’s down over 26 per cent from the same month a year ago.   

“This continues to adds to the indication of a possible economic downturn,” states the LMG July Jobs Report.  

76 unique employers posted jobs in July, which the LMG points out is below June’s total of 95, and the July 2022 figure of 196.

With 16 positions posted, the top employer was Walmart. Retail trade was the top industry.  

***With files from Richard Coffin