Yukon’s labour supply can’t meet existing demand, report shows – CBC

Apr 03, 2025

New report highlights opportunities and bottlenecks in Yukon’s economy

A new report from the Conference Board of Canada says Yukon’s labour supply can’t meet the demand for workers, and says that challenge is expected to continue in the years ahead.

Lead researcher Amanda Thompson said the report, called Learning from One Another — Labour Markets in the Yukon, aims to “keep employment and wealth in the North,” by identifying labour market demands. She said the goal of the research is to help identify the skills Yukoners need to adapt to a changing economy.

Over the past five years, the Yukon has consistently had the highest job vacancy rate in the country, according to the report.

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