Monthly and annual declines were recorded with job postings in Nipissing in October.
The Labour Market Group says there were 450 job postings that month.
It represents a 6.4% drop month-over-month and 9.8% compared to the same month last year.
Officials say historically there is a decline in jobs from September to October.
The top five employers posting jobs included:
- The North Bay Regional Health Centre
- Nipissing University
- West Nipissing General Hospital
- District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board
- Caisse Alliance
Health Care & Social Assistance was the top hiring industry, followed by Retail Trade and Educational Services rounding out the top three.
