B.C. job market paradox: Hiring up, entry-level prospects down

Statistics Canada data show B.C. is gaining jobs and doing so at a faster rate than other provinces.

Indications, however, point to some job seekers having more trouble landing jobs, particularly when the work is an entry-level position.

B.C. led provinces in May with a gain of about 13,000 jobs compared with April. So far this year, B.C. has gained 67,000 full-time jobs, which is the highest increase among provinces, according to the country’s statistics gatherer.

One point of concern, however, is that the province’s unemployment rate has been steadily increasing: to 6.4 per cent in May, up from 6.2 per cent in April and 6.1 per cent in March. Back in January and

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