The May jobs report from the Labour Market Group shows an increase in job postings in Nipissing.

The 551 job postings in May was up 13 per cent from the month before.

It’s also about 17 per cent higher than the three year average for May.

Retail trade was the top hiring industry, followed by health care and social assistance, with manufacturing rounding out the top three.

The top 5 employers posting jobs were Zedd Customer Solutions, Central Welding & Iron Works, Canadore College, Dash Outdoor and the North Bay Regional Health Centre.

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