The latest Labour Market Group report for November 2025 shows a stable employment landscape across the Nipissing and Parry Sound Districts, with healthcare continuing to lead recruitment efforts.
The latest Labour Market Group “Monthly Jobs Report” for November 2025 reveals a stable recruitment landscape across the Nipissing and Parry Sound Districts. While overall job postings dipped slightly, both districts saw encouraging signs of economic stability—especially through permanent roles and rising wages.
Seasonal shifts are evident, particularly in healthcare and retail, overall employment trends remain consistent with historical patterns for the season, says a release.
Nipissing District: Healthcare Leads Steady Market
The Nipissing District recorded 447 job postings in November, representing a marginal month-over-month decline of just 0.7%. However, the long-term outlook appears strong, with postings up 15.5% compared to November 2024.
Industry Spotlight: Health Care & Social Assistance continues to be the primary engine of recruitment, accounting for 31.3% of all postings.
Sector Growth: The Transportation and Warehousing sector saw the most significant growth (+14 postings), likely driven by winter logistics and holiday shipping needs.
Employer Activity: 200 unique employers sought new talent, with the North Bay Regional Health Centre and Voyageur Aviation Corp among the top organizations hiring.
Wages & Requirements: The average hourly wage rose significantly to $32.01 (up 10.2% over the 12-month average). Notably, 24.2% of positions required bilingual candidates.
Parry Sound District: High-Value Roles and Full-Time Growth
Parry Sound saw 98 job postings this month. While this represents a 9.3% decrease from October, the report highlights a shift toward high-value, permanent positions.
Industry Spotlight: Like its neighbor, Health Care & Social Assistance led the district at 34.7% of listings.
Sector Growth: The Accommodation and Food Services sector saw a boost (+6 postings) as local businesses geared up for winter tourism.
Salary Surges: While only a small sample of jobs listed annual salaries, the average jumped to $96,785, anchored by high-demand roles like Associate Dentists and Human Resources Managers.
Stability: 85.7% of all postings were for permanent roles, and full-time opportunities increased to 68.4% of the total pool.
Top Occupations & Employers
Across both districts, Sales and Service remains the largest occupational category, though recruitment for Registered Nurses and Social Workers continues to be the most persistent need.
Top Employers (Nipissing)
Top Employers (Parry Sound)
North Bay Regional Health Centre
West Parry Sound Health Centre
Voyageur Aviation Corp
Walmart
Nipissing University
YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka
West Nipissing General Hospital
DPS Social Services Admin Board
Ontario Northland
The Friends
Key Takeaways for Job Seekers
Healthcare remains the “Safest” Bet: With over 30% of postings in both districts, the medical and social assistance fields offer the most consistent opportunities.
Bilingualism is an Asset: Especially in Nipissing, where nearly 1 in 4 jobs require French/English fluency.
Wages are Trending Up: Both districts saw hourly wage averages exceed their 12-month historical averages this November.