Montreal averages 41.8 applicants per job across 17,201 open positions from 2,694 employers.
Business Analyst leads with 76 applicants per job—2.9× higher than the least competitive roles
Montreal's most competitive positions are concentrated in tech and finance roles. Our analysis of 17,201 LinkedIn job postings shows Business Analyst as the hardest role to land, with 76 applicants competing for each of just 70 openings. That's 2.9× more competitive than Nurse roles and 82% above Montreal's average of 41.8 applicants per job.
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Healthcare roles dominate Montreal's least competitive job categories. Nurse positions have just 26 applicants per opening across 81 available jobs—2.9× easier to land than Business Analyst roles and 38% below Montreal's average competition of 41.8 applicants.
Chef leads with 346 openings at 38 applicants per job | Business Analyst is hardest to land at 76 applicants | Nurse easiest at 26
Our analysis of 17,201 LinkedIn job postings reveals significant variation in competition across Montreal's 17 major job categories. Chef offers the most opportunity with 346 open positions, but faces 38 applicants per role. Meanwhile, Business Analyst is the hardest role to land in Montreal with 76 applicants competing for just 70 openings.
Of all 17 job titles analyzed, 1 roles are highly competitive (70+ applicants) accounting for 70 jobs, while 4 roles have below-average competition (under 40 applicants) with 840 combined openings. The competition gap in Montreal is stark: Business Analyst averages 76 applicants while Nurse sees just 26—a 2.9× difference.
Loblaw Companies Limited leads with 354 jobs (2.1% of market) | Societe Generale hardest at 79 applicants | Loblaw Companies Limited easiest at 25
Loblaw Companies Limited dominates Montreal's job market with 354 open positions—2.1% of all jobs in the metro area—at 25 applicants per role. Metro Inc. follows with 260 positions at 26 applicants each. The top 10 employers alone account for 2,151 jobs—13% of Montreal's market.
Competition varies dramatically by employer. Societe Generale is the hardest place to get hired in Montreal with 79 applicants per job, while Loblaw Companies Limited offers better odds at just 25 applicants. Of 57 major employers analyzed, 2 have high competition (70+ applicants) and 37 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
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Data compiled by ResumeTarget.com from 17,201 LinkedIn job postings in the Montreal metro area. Updated Dec 2, 2025.
Jhubz by JobsMedia, CGI, and 8 other employers with 3,406 open positions
The Technology sector in Montreal currently has 3,406 open positions across 10 employers in Montreal. With an average of 46 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Montreal's overall market average of 41.8.
National Bank of Canada, KPMG Canada, and 8 other employers with 2,240 open positions
The Banking & Finance sector in Montreal currently has 2,240 open positions across 10 employers in Montreal. With an average of 40 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Montreal's overall market average of 41.8.
Loblaw Companies Limited, Metro Inc., and 8 other employers with 2,078 open positions
The Retail sector in Montreal currently has 2,078 open positions across 10 employers in Montreal, Laval. With an average of 34 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Montreal's overall market average of 41.8.
Airbus, Pratt & Whitney, and 8 other employers with 1,761 open positions
The Manufacturing sector in Montreal currently has 1,761 open positions across 10 employers in Montreal, Longueuil. With an average of 49 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Montreal's overall market average of 41.8.
WSP in Canada, EY, and 8 other employers with 796 open positions
The Consulting sector in Montreal currently has 796 open positions across 10 employers in Montreal, Laval. With an average of 41 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Montreal's overall market average of 41.8.
CIMA+, GHD, and 8 other employers with 727 open positions
The Construction sector in Montreal currently has 727 open positions across 10 employers in Montreal, Laval. With an average of 37 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Montreal's overall market average of 41.8.
Intelcom | Dragonfly, CN, and 8 other employers with 692 open positions
The Transportation & Logistics sector in Montreal currently has 692 open positions across 10 employers in Montreal. With an average of 49 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Montreal's overall market average of 41.8.
CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, TELUS, and 8 other employers with 444 open positions
The Healthcare sector in Montreal currently has 444 open positions across 10 employers in Montreal, Laval. With an average of 36 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Montreal's overall market average of 41.8.
Other leads with 2,657 jobs (15% of market) at 35 applicants | Health Care Provider easiest to break into at 28 applicants
Other dominates Montreal's job market with 2,657 open positions—15% of all jobs—at 35 applicants per role. Management and Manufacturing follows with 1,943 positions at 40 applicants each. The top 3 functions account for 6,055 jobs—35% of Montreal's entire job market.
Competition varies significantly by function. Quality Assurance is the most competitive category in Montreal with 53 applicants per job, while Health Care Provider offers the best odds at just 28 applicants—a 24-applicant difference. Of 26 functions analyzed, 0 are highly competitive (70+ applicants) and 11 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
How does Montreal's job competition compare to Canada rivals?
Head-to-head job market comparison
Montreal has 42% less competition overall than Toronto. Montreal wins on most role comparisons.
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Competition data based on 17,201 active job postings in Montreal.
Montreal averages 41.8 applicants per job across 17,201 open positions. Business Analyst is hardest at 76 applicants; Nurse is easiest at 26.
Business Analyst (76 applicants per job), Full Stack Developer (67), and Software Engineer (66). These roles see 2.9× more competition than healthcare positions.
Nurse (26 applicants per job, 81 openings), Assistant Manager (31), and Chef (38).
Loblaw Companies Limited leads with 354 jobs, followed by Metro Inc. (260) and National Bank of Canada (232). 2,694 companies are actively hiring.
17,201 open positions across 2,694 employers. Data from LinkedIn, updated Dec 2, 2025.
Technology (3,406 jobs), Banking & Finance (2,240), and Retail (2,078).
ResumeTarget.com compiled and analyzed 17,201 full-time job postings from LinkedIn across the Montreal-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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