Quebec economists predict that the average wage increase in all employment sectors in this province will be 3.7% in the coming year. Quebec's accredited human resources consultants (Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés) told reporters Thursday that people working in technical and professional services are likely to benefit from a larger wage increase.

The following sectors that see a slightly higher increase than the average include:

Agriculture and forestry will be followed by manufacturing and transportation, all of which are expected to see wage increases of around 4 to 5 per cent. The Quebec Association of Certified Human Resources Consultants said those working in public administration are likely to see pay increases as "moderate". The organization advised all employers, including small and medium-sized businesses, to take into account the increased salary expectations of potential employees due to inflation and labor shortages. The organization said the number of job vacancies in Quebec It is gradually decreasing, and the employer-employee ratio, which was tilted in favor of employees, is decreasing.

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