Winnipeg averages 32 applicants per job across 3,668 open positions from 625 employers.
798+ openings across healthcare roles with just 25-32 applicants per job
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Healthcare roles dominate Winnipeg's least competitive job categories. Nurse positions have just 25 applicants per opening across 478 available jobs—3.8× easier to land than Product Designer roles and 22% below Winnipeg's average competition of 32 applicants.
Nurse leads with 478 openings at 25 applicants per job | Product Designer is hardest to land at 96 applicants | Nurse easiest at 25
Our analysis of 3,668 LinkedIn job postings reveals significant variation in competition across Winnipeg's 5 major job categories. Nurse offers the most opportunity with 478 open positions, but faces 25 applicants per role. Meanwhile, Product Designer is the hardest role to land in Winnipeg with 96 applicants competing for just 56 openings.
Of all 5 job titles analyzed, 0 roles are highly competitive (70+ applicants) accounting for 0 jobs, while 5 roles have below-average competition (under 40 applicants) with 798 combined openings. The competition gap in Winnipeg is stark: Product Designer averages 96 applicants while Nurse sees just 25—a 3.8× difference.
Shared Health-Soins Communs leads with 786 jobs (21.4% of market) | Canada Life hardest at 37 applicants | Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) easiest at 25
Shared Health-Soins Communs dominates Winnipeg's job market with 786 open positions—21.4% of all jobs in the metro area—at 26 applicants per role. Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) follows with 599 positions at 25 applicants each. The top 10 employers alone account for 1,531 jobs—42% of Winnipeg's market.
Competition varies dramatically by employer. Canada Life is the hardest place to get hired in Winnipeg with 37 applicants per job, while Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) offers better odds at just 25 applicants. Of 4 major employers analyzed, 0 have high competition (70+ applicants) and 4 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
Browse 8 industries hiring across the Winnipeg metro area
Data compiled by ResumeTarget.com from 3,668 LinkedIn job postings in the Winnipeg metro area. Updated Dec 2, 2025.
Shared Health-Soins Communs, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA), and 4 other employers with 1,490 open positions
The Healthcare sector in Winnipeg currently has 1,490 open positions across 6 employers in Winnipeg. With an average of 26 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Winnipeg's overall market average of 32.
Walmart Canada, RONA, and 8 other employers with 340 open positions
The Retail sector in Winnipeg currently has 340 open positions across 10 employers in Winnipeg. With an average of 33 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Winnipeg's overall market average of 32.
Canada Life, Affirm, and 8 other employers with 297 open positions
The Banking & Finance sector in Winnipeg currently has 297 open positions across 10 employers in Winnipeg. With an average of 34 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Winnipeg's overall market average of 32.
Price Industries, StandardAero, and 8 other employers with 279 open positions
The Manufacturing sector in Winnipeg currently has 279 open positions across 10 employers in Winnipeg. With an average of 45 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Winnipeg's overall market average of 32.
Canonical, New Flyer, and 8 other employers with 198 open positions
The Technology sector in Winnipeg currently has 198 open positions across 10 employers in Winnipeg. With an average of 42 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Winnipeg's overall market average of 32.
EY, UPS, and 3 other employers with 158 open positions
The Consulting sector in Winnipeg currently has 158 open positions across 5 employers in Winnipeg. With an average of 31 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Winnipeg's overall market average of 32.
Bird Construction, Amrize, and 4 other employers with 104 open positions
The Construction sector in Winnipeg currently has 104 open positions across 6 employers in Winnipeg. With an average of 45 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Winnipeg's overall market average of 32.
Canad Inns, PepsiCo, and 5 other employers with 98 open positions
The Hospitality sector in Winnipeg currently has 98 open positions across 7 employers in Winnipeg. With an average of 43 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Winnipeg's overall market average of 32.
Health Care Provider leads with 1,078 jobs (29% of market) at 25 applicants | Health Care Provider easiest to break into at 25 applicants
Health Care Provider dominates Winnipeg's job market with 1,078 open positions—29% of all jobs—at 25 applicants per role. Management and Manufacturing follows with 517 positions at 34 applicants each. The top 3 functions account for 1,979 jobs—54% of Winnipeg's entire job market.
Competition varies significantly by function. Information Technology is the most competitive category in Winnipeg with 50 applicants per job, while Health Care Provider offers the best odds at just 25 applicants—a 25-applicant difference. Of 9 functions analyzed, 0 are highly competitive (70+ applicants) and 8 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
Winnipeg averages 32 applicants per job across 3,668 open positions. Product Designer is hardest at 96 applicants; Nurse is easiest at 25.
Product Designer (96 applicants per job). These roles see 3.8× more competition than healthcare positions.
Nurse (25 applicants per job, 478 openings), Security Officer (25), and Licensed Practical Nurse (25).
Shared Health-Soins Communs leads with 786 jobs, followed by Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) (599) and Walmart Canada (84). 625 companies are actively hiring.
3,668 open positions across 625 employers. Data from LinkedIn, updated Dec 2, 2025.
Healthcare (1,490 jobs), Retail (340), and Banking & Finance (297).
ResumeTarget.com compiled and analyzed 3,668 full-time job postings from LinkedIn across the Winnipeg-metro area to calculate competition levels by job title, industry, employer, and job function.
Competition is measured by the average number of applicants per job posting. Roles with 70+ applicants are classified as highly competitive, 40-69 as moderately competitive, and under 40 as less competitive.
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