In August 2023, the number of people with Canadian jobs increased by 40,000, but the employment rate dropped due to population growth. Over 5% of Canadian residents work more than one job, with women more likely than men to do so. Many workers take on additional jobs, such as housing and groceries, to meet financial needs. Approximately one million people, or 5.4% of the employed, held multiple positions in August 2023, similar to the previous year. Immigrants admitted to Canada less than ten years ago, and workers of Black or Filipino descent have higher rates of multiple job holding. Despite employment rising 0.3% in August, the employment rate decreased 0.1 percentage points to 61.9% due to population growth.
Canada saw an increase of 40,000 job holders
