Londoners looking to earn a few extra bucks this holiday season have had to stare down at a softer, more challenging labour market, with part-time, seasonal job openings down compared to a year ago.

According to data collected by the Elgin Middlesex Oxford Workforce Planning and Development Board, the number of part-time jobs available has been steadily declining over the past several months, sitting in October – a time when many businesses begin ramping up hiring for the holidays – six per cent lower than the same time in 2024.

“This is the first time in over a year that we started to see fewer jobs compared to last year,” said Petrusia Hontar, executive director of the workforce development agency.

“Since November 2024, the growth (in jobs) has been smaller and smaller every month co

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