Labour Market Insights
Growing Occupations & Healthcare and Social Assistance: Top Occupations and In-Demand Jobs for Windsor-Essex for August 2024
This month, we’re looking at the top growing occupations in the region for jobseekers as well as the growing Healthcare and Social Assistance sector. It is important to point out that Windsor-Essex saw a decrease in overall job postings as compared to the previous month. This trend is typical for the end of summer, when many individuals shift their focus to preparing for the upcoming school year. We are also seeing a temporary slowdown in hiring before the fall, including the natural conclusion of seasonal employment contributing to this decrease.
In August 2024, there were 5,825 total active job postings from 2,039 companies for a decrease of 9% in total active job postings from the previous month. The number of new job postings also decreased this month, down 24% from July, with 2,627 new jobs posted in the month of August. The Job Board received 21,764 job post clicks, down 8% from the previous month.
The top 15 searched-for occupations overall in Windsor-Essex for August 2024 on the Job Board were:
| Ranking | Searched Overall in August 2024 | Number of Search Instances (August 2024) | Net Change from July 2024 | % Change from July 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retail Salespersons and Visual Merchandisers | 1,022 | -213 | -17.3% |
| 2 | Material Handlers | 793 | -57 | -6.7% |
| 3 | Store Shelf Stockers, Clerks and Order Fillers | 618 | +62 | +11.2% |
| 4 | Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Support Occupations | 600 | -392 | -39.5% |
| 5 | Administrative Assistants | 546 | -23 | -4.0% |
| 6 | Administrative Officers | 513 | +32 | +6.7% |
| 7 | Other Customer and Information Services Representatives | 476 | -232 | -32.8% |
| 8 | Receptionists | 427 | +165 | +63.0% |
| 9 | Other Labourers in Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities | 403 | -12 | -2.9% |
| 10 | Construction Trades Helpers and Labourers | 398 | +59 | +17.4% |
| 11 | Medical Administrative Assistants | 351 | +82 | +30.5% |
| 12 | Social and Community Service Workers | 338 | +99 | +41.4% |
| 13 | Cashiers | 313 | +192 | +158.7% |
| 14 | Transport Truck Drivers | 280 | -11 | -3.8% |
| 15 | Light Duty Cleaners | 266 | 0 | 0% |
These numbers are specific to the Job Board. To learn more about the occupations listed in these tables, visit the Career Library.
Occupations that saw a significant increase in interactions on the Job Board in August as compared to July include Cashiers (up 158.7%), Receptionists (up 63.0%), Social and Community Service Workers (up 41.4%), Medical Administrative Assistants (up 30.5%), and Construction Trades Helpers and Labourers (up 17.4%).
Occupations that saw a significant decrease in interactions on the Job Board in August as compared to July include Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Support Occupations (down 39.5%); Other Customer and Information Services Representatives (down 32.8%); Retail Salespersons and Visual Merchandisers (down 17.3%); Material Handlers (down 6.7%); and Administrative Assistants (down 4.0%).
The top 20 in-demand occupations by local employers for August 2024 were:
| Ranking | In-Demand Occupation for August 2024 | Posting Count (August 2024) | Net Change from July 2024 | % Change from July 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retail Salespersons and Visual Merchandisers | 254 | -6 | -2.3% |
| 2 | Transport Truck Drivers | 168 | -22 | -11.6% |
| 3 | Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses | 163 | -21 | -11.4% |
| 4 | Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Support Occupations | 158 | -22 | -12.2% |
| 5 | Cooks | 138 | +6 | +4.6% |
| 6 | Electrical and Electronics Engineers | 126 | -21 | -14.3% |
| 7 | Mechanical Engineers | 107 | -24 | -18.3% |
| 8 | Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers | 103 | -7 | -6.4% |
| 9 | Store Shelf Stockers, Clerks and Order Fillers | 97 | -5 | -5.0% |
| 10 | Home Support Workers, Caregivers and Related Occupations | 95 | -10 | -9.5% |
| 11 | Material Handlers | 92 | +4 | +4.6% |
| 12 | Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics | 90 | +6 | +7.1% |
| 13 | Other Customer and Information Services Representatives | 84 | -17 | -16.8% |
| 14 | Food Service Supervisors | 82 | -19 | -18.8% |
| 15 | Administrative Officers | 81 | -4 | -4.7% |
| 16 | Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers | 78 | -30 | -27.8% |
| 17 | Administrative Assistants | 72 | -11 | -13.3% |
| 18 | Medical Administrative Assistants | 62 | -2 | -7.3% |
| 19 | Light Duty Cleaners | 61 | +13 | +27.1% |
| 20 | Licensed Practical Nurses | 55 | +6 | +12.2% |
Occupations that saw an increase in total active job postings in August as compared to July include Light Duty Cleaners (up 27.1%), Licensed Practical Nurses (up 12.2%), Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics (up 7.1%), Cooks (up 4.6%), and Material Handlers (up 4.6%).
Occupations that saw a decrease in total active job postings in August as compared to July include Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers (down 27.8%), Food Service Supervisors (down 18.8%), Mechanical Engineers (down 18.3%), Other Customer and Information Services Representatives (down 16.8%), and Electrical and Electronics Engineers (down 14.3%).
As the number of job postings across most of the in-demand occupations were down this month, there was no overlap in the most searched-for and most in-demand jobs for the region in August, although it is important to emphasize that the above-listed occupations are still very much in-demand in the region, despite the decline in job postings this month.
We will spotlight the two occupations that did see the most growth in job postings in August as compared to July, which were Light Duty Cleaners and Licensed Practical Nurses.
Light Duty Cleaners clean lobbies, hallways, offices, and rooms of hotels, motels, resorts, hospitals, schools, office buildings, and private residences. They are employed by hotels, motels, resorts, recreational facilities, hospitals, and other institutions, building management companies, cleaning service companies, and private individuals. Regional employers of Light Duty Cleaners include Windsor Regional Hospital, ServiceMaster, Compass Group Canada Ltd., The Skyline Group of Companies, and Maid Home Cleaning Services.
Licensed Practical Nurses provide nursing care usually under the direction of medical practitioners, registered nurses, or other health team members. Licensed Practical Nurses are employed in hospitals, nursing homes, extended care facilities, rehabilitation centres, doctors’ offices, clinics, companies, private homes, and community health centres. Regional employers of Licensed Practical Nurses include Windsor Regional Hospital, Saint Elizabeth Health Care, Extendicare, Schlegel Villages, and Bayshore HealthCare.
It is worth noting that these two occupations have similar employers, including Windsor Regional Hospital, which we will see is the top hiring employer in Windsor-Essex for August below.
Hiring by 2-Digit NAICS:
| Ranking | NAICS Code | 2-Digit NAICS Label | Posting Count (August 2024) | Net Change from July 2024 | % Change from July 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 44-46 | Retail Trade | 942 | -7 | -0.7% |
| 2. | 62 | Healthcare and Social Assistance | 906 | -45 | -4.7% |
| 3. | 31-33 | Manufacturing | 715 | -115 | -13.9% |
| 4. | 56 | Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services | 713 | -73 | -9.3% |
| 5. | 54 | Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 655 | -97 | -12.9% |
| 6. | 72 | Accommodation and Food Services | 510 | -35 | -6.4% |
| 7. | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing | 374 | -30 | -7.4% |
| 8. | 81 | Other Services (Except Public Administration) | 309 | -75 | -19.5% |
| 9. | 23 | Construction | 270 | 0 | 0% |
| 10. | 91 | Public Administration | 251 | -86 | -25.5% |
| 11. | 52 | Finance and Insurance | 225 | -71 | -24.0% |
| 12. | 11 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 211 | -7 | -3.2% |
| 13. | 61 | Educational Services | 204 | -31 | -13.2% |
| 14. | 41 | Wholesale Trade | 127 | -37 | -22.6% |
| 15. | 71 | Arts, Entertainment and Recreation | 116 | +26 | +28.9% |
| 16. | 53 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 98 | -10 | -9.3% |
| 17. | 51 | Information and Cultural Industries | 96 | -25 | -20.6% |
| 18. | 22 | Utilities | 14 | -7 | -33.3% |
| 19. | 21 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 11 | +6 | +120.0% |
| 20. | 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 4 | 0 | 0% |
Most sectors saw a decrease in job postings in August as compared to July, as the Job Board saw an overall decrease in postings for the month. We do see that the Healthcare and Social Assistance sector is high on the list in the second spot, which would account for some of the job postings for Light Duty Cleaners and Licensed Practical Nurses as noted previously.
The Arts, Entertainment and Recreation sector saw a 28.9% increase in job postings in August as compared to July. While it is lower on the list in terms of the number of job postings, we can see it is a growing sector. The Arts, Entertainment and Recreation sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating facilities or providing services to meet the cultural, entertainment, and recreational interests of their patrons. These establishments produce, promote, or participate in live performances, events or exhibits intended for public viewing; provide the artistic, creative and technical skills necessary for the production of artistic products and live performances; preserve and exhibit objects and sites of historical, cultural, or educational interest; and operate facilities or provide services that enable patrons to participate in sports or recreational activities or pursue amusement, hobbies, and leisure-time interests. Regional employers for the Arts, Entertainment and Recreation sector include Movati Athletic, GoodLife Fitness Centres Inc., Beach Grove Golf & Country Club, Big Time Eats & Entertainment, and Crunch Fitness Canada.
Top Growing Occupations
In addition to looking at the most in-demand occupations and sectors month over month, we can also examine what occupations have risen most over the past year.
Some of the occupations that appear in the top in-demand occupations table have been trending upward over the last year. This includes Store Shelf Stockers, Clerks and Order Fillers; Mechanical Engineers; Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses; Medical Administrative Assistants; and Insurance Agents and Brokers.
If you are looking for a career in a growing occupation, this table is a great place to look for examples of occupations seeing sustained growth in demand for the region.
Top Hiring Employers:
Looking at the companies posting jobs in Windsor-Essex, the below table shows the top 10 hiring companies in the region.
| Ranking | Company | Number of Postings (August 2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Windsor Regional Hospital | 182 |
| 2. | Onward Technologies Canada Inc. | 81 |
| 3. | Corporation of the City of Windsor | 59 |
| 4. | Walmart Canada | 51 |
| 5. | RACAR Canada Inc. | 47 |
| 6. | Loblaws Companies | 41 |
| 7. | Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board | 40 |
| 8. | NextStar Energy | 40 |
| 9. | Plasman | 35 |
| 10. | Shoppers Drug Mart | 33 |
From this list, we can see that Windsor Regional Hospital leads the region as the top hiring employer, helping to explain the large amount of job postings for not only the previously-mentioned Light Duty Cleaners and Licensed Practical Nurses, but also for Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses and Medical Administrative Assistants, both of which also appear on the top in-demand list.
THE FINDINGS OF THIS REPORT WERE SOURCED FROM:
MONTHLY JOB DEMAND REPORT
As of April 2019, the monthly Job Demand Report for Windsor-Essex is created by Workforce WindsorEssex using data collected from unique national, provincial and locally-significant job boards. Between May 2017 and March 2019, job posting data was purchased from CEB Talent Neuron.
MONTHLY JOB SEARCH REPORT
The monthly Job Search Report for Windsor-Essex is created by Workforce WindsorEssex using data collected from four job finding tools, including WEexplore, WEmap jobs, WEjobs board, and the Bridge Timeline Tool. Gender and age information of users is voluntarily shared with the organization.
Questions? Please contact: info@workforcewindsoressex.com.
