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Kitchener, ON Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+17 this week — 21 added vs 4 removed)
  • Pay is above the national median ($28.09/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)

Kitchener, ON job market overview (May 2026)

The Kitchener, ON job market is currently strong, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 46 active job postings tracked here, 22% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and beauty advisor / stylist, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and beauty advisor / stylist.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Kitchener, ON job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Kitchener, ON.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time10
Part-time7$28.09/hr n=5
Contract2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail30$28.09/hr n=6
Consumer Goods15$28.09/hr n=6
Financial Services6
Transportation & Logistics4
Telecommunications3

Top categories

  • Retail Associate7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist3
  • Cook / Kitchen2
  • Warehouse / Stocker2
  • Store Supervisor / Manager2
  • Crew / Cashier1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Financial and Investment Analysts2
  • Computer User Support Specialists1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail30
  • Consumer Goods15
  • Financial Services6
  • Transportation & Logistics4
  • Telecommunications3
  • Food Service / Restaurants1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified27 · 59%
  • Full-time10 · 22%
  • Part-time7 · 15%
  • Contract2 · 4%

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