Canada’s Seasonal Hiring Frenzy Begins

The holiday shopping season is one of the busiest and most important times for many businesses. With colder weather arriving and the holidays looming, companies are looking for additional help. This is something temporary hiring agencies, like Nova Staffing, aid businesses with every year. However, this year is more of a frenzy than usual.

 

It’s reported that employers are having a more challenging time than normal hiring temporary workers to cover the demand of the holiday season. The number of job postings of seasonal hires is outpacing those looking for these types of positions. Seasonal postings this winter are up 28% compared to last year and 40% from 2019. However, people looking for these temp positions are still below pre-pandemic levels.

 

“Employers have found it challenging to fill roles across the economy, and I think seasonal hiring is going to be no different this year,” said Brendon Bernard, senior economist at Indeed.

 

“For some individual employers, I do think filling those roles is going to be difficult. And so then the question is … what are employers doing to differentiate themselves?”

 

Employers may need to adjust wages or offer scheduling flexibility to attract hires. Temp workers don’t get benefits, such as sick or vacation days, so whatever extras a business can offer can set them apart from other companies looking for the same type of workers.

 

A big reason employers are pushing for holiday hiring is the expectation that shoppers will return to stores in person after the pandemic. Most seasonal hires are for retail-focused jobs that address the increased shopping during the holiday season. In fact, half of this year’s seasonal job postings are for customer-facing retail positions such as sales associates and customer service representatives. With major shopping events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Boxing Day, as well as the Christmas shopping rush, retailers are right to be concerned about ramping up staffing levels.

 

Stores that cannot meet their staffing needs may have to resort to shorter hours or other measures. If your business is in need of temporary, seasonal hires, contact Nova Staffing today. Our team of hiring experts has extensive experience hiring talented temporary workers.

5 Great Seasonal Summer Jobs in Ontario

Summertime is around the corner, and if you’re interested in a new job for the season, now is the time to start looking! Summer jobs are great for people looking to make extra money or fill up the time between school or other jobs. Many seasonal jobs pay well, and some even have long-term opportunities.

 

According to our hiring experts at Nova Staffing, here are some great seasonal summer jobs you should look for in Ontario.

 

Painter

You don’t have to be creative to get a summer job as a painter. Given Ontario’s weather, summer is often the only time of year people have to get their house painted. This is a low-stress, low-risk seasonal job. Not only will you make money, but you’ll also learn how to paint properly, which could come in handy when it’s time to paint your own place!

 

Landscaper

If you want to get outside and enjoy the warmth while making money, then landscaping might be for you. You’ll be doing things like mowing the grass, weed whacking, clipping hedges, and more. With a solid landscaping gig, you’ll make some money, get fit, and can work on your tan!

 

Lifeguard

Warm weather means pools and beaches! Ontario is lucky enough to have some beautiful lake-side beaches for people to enjoy and recreational pools. Many places hire summer lifeguards to keep an eye on visitors. There will be some training and certifications, but this is a great seasonal job option if you love the water.

 

Administrative Assistant

Are you more of a fan of staying cool inside during the summer? Then an office administrator job might be for you! Administrative assistants, or office interns, do everything from greeting guests and answering phone calls or filing papers and organizing the office. Many of these types of jobs have the potential to turn into long-term gigs if you’ve got the time once summer ends as well!

 

Tutor

Want to keep your mind sharp during the summer months? Look into tutoring jobs! Many kids have struggled with education throughout the pandemic and plan to use the summer months to get back on track. You can help them by being a paid tutor. Not only will you earn money and help kids in need, but you’ll also have flexible hours and stay sharp for classes in the Fall.

 

Are you ready to start looking for a seasonal summer job? Check out our online job board or contact us today! Nova Staffing is one of the top employment agencies in the GTA, and our team of experienced hiring experts would be happy to help you find a summer gig.