Fact: More Canadians are in temporary employment today compared to 10 years ago. According to Statistics Canada, up to 15% of our workers are in jobs that are not classified as "permanent", compared to less than 10% in the 1990s.

Part of the increase in temporary jobs (typically part-time jobs) , often obtained through a recruitment agency) is voluntary. Because there are obvious benefits for those who want flexibility.

So, is temporary employment right for you?
What explains the progression of Contingent Employment?
While temporary work has its advantages, workers' preferences only partly explain its progress: two-thirds of Canadian temporary workers say they would prefer to hold a permanent position. But it's the inability to find a permanent job that most often explains why they are turning to a temporary job, says the Canadian Council on Social Development.

Changes in employer recruitment strategies are another explanation. The more frequent use of just-in-time hiring allows companies to cope with increased competition, new technologies and changing demand.

Fact: More Canadians are in temporary employment today compared to 10 years ago. According to Statistics Canada, up to 15% of our workers are in jobs that are not classified as "permanent", compared to less than 10% in the 1990s.

Part of the increase in temporary jobs (typically part-time jobs) , often obtained through a recruitment agency) is voluntary. Because there are obvious benefits for those who want flexibility.

So, is temporary employment right for you?
What explains the progression of Contingent Employment?
While temporary work has its advantages, workers' preferences only partly explain its progress: two-thirds of Canadian temporary workers say they would prefer to hold a permanent position. But it's the inability to find a permanent job that most often explains why they are turning to a temporary job, says the Canadian Council on Social Development.

Changes in employer recruitment strategies are another explanation. The more frequent use of just-in-time hiring allows companies to cope with increased competition, new technologies and changing demand.