Jim Woodbridge – Career Coach – Job Search by Heart

When people insist that no one is hiring – I am not exactly sure where they get their information. Perhaps they have approached their job search in a way that is ineffective, perhaps they have had heard this from others.

Every employer is hiring this year

In fact, in Toronto alone, 75,000 employers are hiring 11% of the workforce every year. This 11% represents people leaving their job for another job or other activity. With over 1.4 million jobs in Toronto – this represents over 160,000 jobs available every year. Finding a single job in this scenario becomes a relatively straight forward task.

The Conference Board of Canada came up with the 11% job turnover statistic, but this is the overall average number. Depending on the sector, you will find certain industries have a turnover that is much higher or a bit less than the 11% number. You can look at the overall survey that shows the turnover rates by major industry type by clicking on the following link: Industry Turnover Rates – Conference Board of Canada

So where are the jobs?

The City of Toronto surveys employers every year and the research comes out annually. The reports are available through the city of Toronto website: City of Toronto Employment Survey. You can look at the full report of the 2016 survey here: 2016 Toronto Employment Survey. Take your time reading the Toronto Employment Survey – it has a lot of very useful information, especially the location of the major employment districts.  With this helpful information, you can explore these regions across the city with the intention to find employment close to home or within an easy commute.

Mapping your Job Search

Google Maps can help you determine the commute times. Ideal commute times are less than one hour by whatever means that you choose. Need to find specific business addresses? You can use CanPages to locate businesses by category that are close to your place of residence. Using Google Maps to do a virtual tour of the streets surrounding the addresses of the business you identify in CanPages. Using these two tools can be truly helpful to organize your job search trips to visit companies.

So, as you move forward on your job search journey, remember that you’re not just trying to find any job—you’re aiming to do what you love and find those who love what you do. Embrace positivity, expand your vision, and build resources that last.

If you’re ready to dive deeper into how you can practically apply these techniques to your own career journey, reach out. Let’s make your job search more than just a task—let’s make it a heart-filled journey of growth and discovery.

About Jim

Jim Woodbridge is the Coach and founder of Job Search by Heart. His passion project is helping you “Do what you love and find those who love what you do!”

At Job Search by Heart, we support you at every step of your career search journey. We use state-of-the-art AI tools and techniques to help you put your best and authentic self forward. With over two decades in the career coaching profession, wisdom and best practices are at the heart of our service. Stay tuned for more practical advice and strategies to help you navigate the professional world with confidence and purpose.

For your own personalized career coaching, click here to contact Job Search by Heart for a free 30-minute discovery session – email jimwoodbridge@jobsearchbyheart.com or call +1-647-931-9211

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