Brantford area jobless rate fell in November
Brantford jobs data for November 2025 showed that unemployment fell by almost one per cent, but the percentage of people working dropped by an identical amount. Last month’s Brantford-Brant's jobless rate was 9 per cent, down from October’s 9.9 per cent, while the...
Brantford area jobless rate close to 10%
Brantford jobs in October 2025 saw a decline as the job market recorded the highest unemployment rate in Ontario, just shy of 10% - the highest it's been since the pandemic. Last month’s Brantford-Brant jobless rate was 9.9 per cent, up 0.2 per cent from September,...
Brantford area job market mixed news
September 2025 job numbers showed that Brantford-Brant’s labour force continues to grow, but fewer people are finding work. The Brantford area unemployment rate rose to 9.7 per cent in September, up from August’s 9.4 per cent, according to the latest seasonally...
Get tips on building inclusive workplaces
Employers can get tips on building inclusive workplaces by attending talks in an Inclusive Speaker Series. The talks aim to inspire local business leaders to take a fresh look at what it means to create a supportive and inclusive workplace. Four events will be held in...
Brantford area jobless rate at 5-year high
August employment numbers saw Brantford-Brant record its highest jobless rate in five years, as additional people sought work. The local unemployment rate jumped 1.6 per cent in August to 9.4 per cent, the highest it has been since August 2020 during the pandemic when...
Influx of new job seekers continues
July employment numbers showed that the Brantford-Brant labour market continues to see major changes, with an influx of job seekers causing shifts, both positive and negative. For the fifth month in a row, the local labour force grew dramatically in July, increasing...
Business Resource Toolkit launched
Our Business Resource Toolkit will give smaller businesses a new online tool to find local resources and professional services to support their day-to-day operations The Business Resource Toolkit is a robust directory of services and consultants offering expertise in...
Employment swells in Grand Erie area
June employment in Brantford-Brant saw the largest month-over-month increase in employment in almost three years, even as the monthly jobless rate climbed. The local unemployment rate grew to 7 per cent, up from May’s 6.7 per cent, according to seasonally adjusted...
Local participation & employment increase
Brantford-Brant’s workforce grew in May as a result of more people looking for and finding employment last month. The local jobless rate climbed to 6.7 per cent in May, up from April’s 6.5 per cent, according to seasonally adjusted estimates from Statistics Canada....
Epic Jobs 2025 careers day a big success
Epic Jobs 2025 saw 2,500 students learn about skilled trades and other occupations on May 22. The event, held for the sixth year, took place at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, half inside on a rink floor and half outside in the parking lot, where a steady rain...