Brendon Bernard

Brendon Bernard, a Senior Economist at Indeed specializing in the Canadian labor market, dives into the shifting job landscape towards 2025. He discusses regional disparities, emphasizing the growth in healthcare and engineering while retail and tech face declines. The conversation explores how interest rate shifts and immigration policies will shape opportunities for job seekers. Bernard also highlights the rise of AI-driven roles alongside the challenges posed by stagnant hiring trends. Insightful analysis for anyone navigating the future job market!

Brendon Bernard, a senior economist at Indeed, dives into the alarming rise of youth unemployment in Canada, highlighting how many young people are overqualified yet struggling to find work. He discusses the cultural and psychological impacts of dwindling summer jobs, which traditionally provide joy and independence. Bernard addresses systemic barriers young job seekers face, the exacerbation from foreign worker policies, and the urgent need for society to listen to their concerns as they navigate a challenging job market.

Senior Economist Brendon Bernard discusses Canada's job market, highlighting low unemployment rates, wage increases, and population growth challenges. The podcast delves into the complexities of tracking job market data, real wages, labor productivity, Alberta's economic struggles, and the future of the energy sector.