More full time jobs
In the report, we learn in particular that full time jobs increased by 1.1% in the first six months of 2012, or ten times faster than part time jobs. In addition, they represent 97% of all jobs created during the period. Another item of data noted is that the number of employees increased by 1% during the first half of 2012 while the number of independent workers grew by 0.1%.
Progress was greatest in British Columbia, with resultant job creation in well paid sectors such as public services, manufacturing and finance. Quebec did not show similar results. From the data collected, the general quality of jobs created declined despite many new positions.
Short term phenomenon
Unfortunately, the trend is not likely to continue over the next few quarters. The slowing of the global economy is likely to affect the quality of future employment. In the future, well paid jobs will be fewer in the export industries, job creation in construction will be limited by the cooling housing market and the workforce will be cut in public services.