JOB POSTINGS UP ON SASKJOBS.CA

The number of job postings on saskjobs.ca increased in September 2012 over last September, up by 0.62 per cent. There were 15,323 job postings this September compared to 15,229 last year.

"With a strong economy comes a strong labour market demand," Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. "Employers in the province are using saskjobs.ca to fill positions in communities across the province in a wide array of trades and professions."

Postings are up on a year-over-year basis in health (up 27.79 per cent), sales (up 8.79 per cent) and engineers, architects, IT and natural sciences (up 5.66 per cent).

Mobile device job searches have increased by 266.11 per cent over last year.

Saskjobs.ca is an important tool in providing employers a venue to advertise for positions, and to match job-seekers who are looking for employment opportunities in Saskatchewan. Job postings in Saskatoon totalled 3,099 in September. Regina had 4,210 listings.

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For more information, contact:

Deb Young
Economy
Regina
Phone: 306-787-6315
Email: deb.young@enterprisesask.ca