Fourth quarter hiring expected to be 'steady,' says Manpower Canada

TORONTO, Ont. - A survey of more than 1,900 Canadian employers found 21 per cent of them expect to increase their payrolls in the fourth quarter of 2010.

The survey, by Manpower Canada, said seven per cent of employers it surveyed anticipate making cutbacks.

Of those surveyed, 70 per cent of employers expect to maintain current staffing levels and two per cent are unsure of their intentions for the quarter.

Overall, said Manpower, the hiring climate for the fourth quarter is expected to be "steady."

Of the 10 industries surveyed, employers in mining and manufacturing-durable goods report the most positive results for the fourth quarter, followed by finance, insurance and real estate.

Manpower Canada is a private-sector company that provides staffing services to employers.