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820,462 available workers as of September 16, 2026 at the following location: Canada.
468,348 of them have applied for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits and are available for work.
39,134 of them are in occupations potentially impacted by trade disruptions and are looking for work.
Distribution of available workers by status
Status - Table
| Status | Number of workers |
|---|---|
| Canadians or permanent residents | 771605 |
| Temporary residents | 48857 |
Number of available workers by level of study
Level of study - Help
Level of study refers to the highest level of education a person has completed, such as high school, college, or university.
It helps job seekers see how their education compares to others, and helps employers understand the general education levels of people available for a specific occupation and location.
Level of study - Table
| Level of study | Number of workers |
|---|---|
| Medical | 135 |
| University | 238957 |
| College or CEGEP | 197959 |
| Apprenticeship | 29655 |
| Secondary school | 229523 |
| Primary school | 18254 |
| Unknown | 26954 |
Number of available workers by location
Number of available workers by location - Help
Location refers to where in Canada the workers are, such as a city, province or territory.
On the Available Workers Dashboard, locations are grouped by their proximity to major metropolitan areas. When you search for a specific city, your results will also include nearby locations within the same metropolitan area.
How does the location affect the graph?
If you don’t enter a location in the search field, the graph will show data for all Canadian provinces and territories.
If you enter a province or territory, the graph will display the 10 cities within that region that have the most available workers.
Number of available workers by location - Table
| Location | Number of workers |
|---|---|
| Ontario | 303921 |
| Québec | 193047 |
| British Columbia | 101643 |
| Alberta | 95007 |
| Nova Scotia | 26791 |
| Manitoba | 26553 |
| New Brunswick | 23057 |
| Saskatchewan | 23031 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 19335 |
| Prince Edward Island | 5903 |
| Northwest Territories | 946 |
| Nunavut | 616 |
| Yukon | 612 |
Number of available workers by employment group
Employment groups - Help
Employment groups help Job Bank promote inclusive hiring and support diversity in the workplace. These groups include people who may be underrepresented in certain sectors, such as newcomers, Indigenous peoples, and other groups.
On Job Bank, job seekers can choose to self-identify with one or more employment groups when creating their profile. They can also use these groups to filter job search results and find opportunities that match their needs, skills, and experiences. This helps connect the right people with the right jobs.
Employers can target these groups to reach a wider range of talent and attract a more diverse candidate pool. This is particularly important for promoting inclusivity and meeting diversity hiring goals.
This graph shows workers registered on Job Bank who self-identify as a member of one or more employment groups. Self-identification is optional and may not represent the broader population.
Employment groups - Table
| Employment groups | Number of workers |
|---|---|
| Indigenous people | 8482 |
| Persons with disabilities | 8586 |
| Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces | 2163 |
| Youth | 19578 |
| Visible minorities | 36757 |
| Newcomers to Canada | 23798 |
| Mature workers | 32971 |
| Asylum seekers | 3321 |
| International students | 6432 |
| Temporary foreign workers | 22507 |