Saskatchewan averages 30.3 applicants per job across 3,109 open positions from 645 employers.
233+ openings across essential services roles with just 25-28 applicants per job
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Essential services roles dominate Saskatchewan's least competitive job categories. Pharmacist positions have just 25 applicants per opening across 52 available jobs—3.8× easier to land than Product Designer roles and 17% below Saskatchewan's average competition of 30.3 applicants.
Consultant leads with 79 openings at 28 applicants per job | Product Designer is hardest to land at 96 applicants | Pharmacist easiest at 25
Our analysis of 3,109 LinkedIn job postings reveals significant variation in competition across Saskatchewan's 4 major job categories. Consultant offers the most opportunity with 79 open positions, but faces 28 applicants per role. Meanwhile, Product Designer is the hardest role to land in Saskatchewan with 96 applicants competing for just 56 openings.
Of all 4 job titles analyzed, 0 roles are highly competitive (70+ applicants) accounting for 0 jobs, while 4 roles have below-average competition (under 40 applicants) with 233 combined openings. The competition gap in Saskatchewan is stark: Product Designer averages 96 applicants while Pharmacist sees just 25—a 3.8× difference.
Walmart Canada leads with 185 jobs (6% of market) | Affirm hardest at 31 applicants | Walmart Canada easiest at 25
Walmart Canada dominates Saskatchewan's job market with 185 open positions—6% of all jobs in the metro area—at 25 applicants per role. KPMG Canada follows with 106 positions at 27 applicants each. The top 10 employers alone account for 534 jobs—17% of Saskatchewan's market.
Competition varies dramatically by employer. Affirm is the hardest place to get hired in Saskatchewan with 31 applicants per job, while Walmart Canada offers better odds at just 25 applicants. Of 5 major employers analyzed, 0 have high competition (70+ applicants) and 5 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
Browse 12 industries hiring across the Saskatchewan metro area
Data compiled by ResumeTarget.com from 3,109 LinkedIn job postings in the Saskatchewan metro area. Updated Dec 2, 2025.
KPMG Canada, Affirm, and 8 other employers with 520 open positions
The Banking & Finance sector in Saskatchewan currently has 520 open positions across 10 employers in Regina, Saskatoon. With an average of 28 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Saskatchewan's overall market average of 30.3.
Walmart Canada, Neighbourly Pharmacy, and 8 other employers with 488 open positions
The Retail sector in Saskatchewan currently has 488 open positions across 10 employers in Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon. With an average of 27 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Saskatchewan's overall market average of 30.3.
Nutrien, Richardson International, and 8 other employers with 464 open positions
The Manufacturing sector in Saskatchewan currently has 464 open positions across 10 employers in Saskatoon, Elrose, Regina, and more. With an average of 29 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Saskatchewan's overall market average of 30.3.
Outlier, Canonical, and 6 other employers with 191 open positions
The Technology sector in Saskatchewan currently has 191 open positions across 8 employers in Regina, Saskatoon, Reford 379. With an average of 38 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Saskatchewan's overall market average of 30.3.
Interpro Pipe & Steel, SSR Mining Inc., and 8 other employers with 166 open positions
The Energy sector in Saskatchewan currently has 166 open positions across 10 employers in Regina, Saskatoon, Jansen, and more. With an average of 43 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Saskatchewan's overall market average of 30.3.
EY, WSP in Canada, and 3 other employers with 159 open positions
The Consulting sector in Saskatchewan currently has 159 open positions across 5 employers in Saskatoon, Dundurn. With an average of 29 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Saskatchewan's overall market average of 30.3.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran, NHS Scotland, and 6 other employers with 149 open positions
The Healthcare sector in Saskatchewan currently has 149 open positions across 8 employers in Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Regina, and more. With an average of 25 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Saskatchewan's overall market average of 30.3.
CIMA+, Black & McDonald Limited, and 5 other employers with 130 open positions
The Construction sector in Saskatchewan currently has 130 open positions across 7 employers in Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert. With an average of 36 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Saskatchewan's overall market average of 30.3.
University of Saskatchewan, South East Cornerstone Public School Division, and 3 other employers with 121 open positions
The Education sector in Saskatchewan currently has 121 open positions across 5 employers in Saskatoon, Weyburn, Oxbow. With an average of 28 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Saskatchewan's overall market average of 30.3.
PepsiCo, Cactus Club Cafe, and 6 other employers with 91 open positions
The Hospitality sector in Saskatchewan currently has 91 open positions across 8 employers in Saskatoon, Clavet, Regina, and more. With an average of 38 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Saskatchewan's overall market average of 30.3.
FedEx Canada, CPKC, and 3 other employers with 89 open positions
The Transportation & Logistics sector in Saskatchewan currently has 89 open positions across 5 employers in Corman Park, Moose Jaw, Saskatoon, and more. With an average of 26 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Saskatchewan's overall market average of 30.3.
Deloitte and 1 other employers hiring now
The Accounting sector in Saskatchewan currently has 56 open positions across 2 employers in Regina, Saskatoon. With an average of 34 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Saskatchewan's overall market average of 30.3.
Management and Manufacturing leads with 621 jobs (20% of market) at 30 applicants | Health Care Provider easiest to break into at 25 applicants
Management and Manufacturing dominates Saskatchewan's job market with 621 open positions—20% of all jobs—at 30 applicants per role. Other follows with 410 positions at 30 applicants each. The top 3 functions account for 1,355 jobs—44% of Saskatchewan's entire job market.
Competition varies significantly by function. Information Technology is the most competitive category in Saskatchewan with 38 applicants per job, while Health Care Provider offers the best odds at just 25 applicants—a 13-applicant difference. Of 7 functions analyzed, 0 are highly competitive (70+ applicants) and 7 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
Saskatchewan averages 30.3 applicants per job across 3,109 open positions. Product Designer is hardest at 96 applicants; Pharmacist is easiest at 25.
Product Designer (96 applicants per job). These roles see 3.8× more competition than healthcare positions.
Pharmacist (25 applicants per job, 52 openings), Assistant Manager (26), and Consultant (28).
Walmart Canada leads with 185 jobs, followed by KPMG Canada (106) and Affirm (91). 645 companies are actively hiring.
3,109 open positions across 645 employers. Data from LinkedIn, updated Dec 2, 2025.
Banking & Finance (520 jobs), Retail (488), and Manufacturing (464).
ResumeTarget.com compiled and analyzed 3,109 full-time job postings from LinkedIn across the Saskatchewan-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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