Updated Sep 29
South Ostrobothnia job market: open jobs and the industries hiring
On September 29, 2026, South Ostrobothnia had 908 open job postings, 3.3% of all open postings in Finland. A week earlier (September 22, 2026) there were 919, a change of -1%. The industries with the most postings are Manufacturing (131), Health and social work (113) and Professional and technical services (105).
Source: Työmarkkinadata, September 29, 2026. The figures are open postings on the latest complete day from over 50 sources, and the same posting found in several sources is counted once. See the methodology.
908
Open postings
-1%
Change in a week
3.3%
Share of Finland
11 / 19
Rank among regions
356
Employers with an open posting
Industries with the most postings
| Industry | Postings | Share of the region’s postings | Change in a week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 131 | 14% | -8% |
| Human health and social work activities | 113 | 12% | -11% |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 105 | 12% | 0% |
| Construction | 84 | 9% | -12% |
| Wholesale and retail trade | 82 | 9% | +4% |
| Administrative and support service activities | 54 | 6% | +8% |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 42 | 5% | +27% |
| Education | 39 | 4% | +5% |
Municipalities with the most postings
| Municipality | Postings |
|---|---|
| Seinäjoki | 584 |
| Lapua | 110 |
| Kurikka | 99 |
| Kauhava | 98 |
| Kauhajoki | 72 |
| Ilmajoki | 66 |
| Alajärvi | 57 |
| Isokyrö | 51 |
Employers with the most open postings
| Employer | Postings |
|---|---|
| Etelä-Pohjanmaan hyvinvointialue | 44 |
| Barona Oy | 26 |
| Seinäjoen kaupunki | 16 |
| Yksityinen työnantaja | 14 |
| Despro Engineering Oy | 12 |
| Verohallinto | 12 |
| TT Botnia Oy | 10 |
| Terveystalo Oyj | 9 |
Staffing agencies with the most open postings
| Employer | Postings |
|---|---|
| YES Your Excellent Staff Oy | 56 |
| Bolt.Works Oy | 17 |
| Nordic JobCentre Oy | 12 |
| Amiko Oy | 12 |
| Wulff Works Pohjanmaa Oy | 12 |
| Wulff Works Oy | 11 |
Most common professions
| Profession | Postings |
|---|---|
| Sales Representative | 42 |
| Doctor | 39 |
| Machine Operator | 38 |
| Construction Worker | 36 |
| Caregiver | 26 |
| Personal Assistant | 23 |
| Cleaner | 19 |
| Welder | 17 |
| Excavator Operator | 16 |
| Teacher | 16 |
Most mentioned skills
| Skill | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Customer Service | 112 |
| Hygieniapassi | 72 |
| Teamwork | 58 |
| Patient Care | 37 |
| Welding | 37 |
| Nursing | 36 |
| Forklift License | 35 |
| Problem Solving | 30 |
| Quality Control | 25 |
| Heavy Machinery | 24 |
| Teaching | 22 |
| Assistance | 21 |
Language requirements: Finnish
| Level | Share |
|---|---|
| Working language | 97% |
| B2 | 2% |
| C1 | 1% |
| B1 | < 1% |
Language requirements: English
| Level | Share |
|---|---|
| Working language | 19% |
| B1 | < 1% |
How to read the figures
An open posting is one that was published on the latest complete day. The same posting found in several sources is counted once. The figures count postings, not vacancies, because one posting can cover several positions. A posting that lists towns in two regions counts once in each region, so regional shares can add up to more than 100%, and the same applies to the regional shares of the postings in an industry.
The weekly change compares the latest complete day with the same day a week earlier. If either day has too few postings for a reliable comparison, no change is shown.
Frequently asked questions
How many open jobs are there in South Ostrobothnia?
On September 29, 2026, South Ostrobothnia had 908 open job postings, 3.3% of all open postings in Finland. By number of postings, South Ostrobothnia ranks 11th of the 19 regions.
Which industries have the most open jobs in South Ostrobothnia?
The industries with the most postings are Manufacturing (131), Health and social work (113) and Professional and technical services (105).
Which employers are hiring the most in South Ostrobothnia?
The employers with the most open postings are Etelä-Pohjanmaan hyvinvointialue (44), Barona Oy (26) and Seinäjoen kaupunki (16).
Do jobs in South Ostrobothnia require Finnish?
Of the 349 postings that state a language requirement, 100% give the level of Finnish required. The most common level is working language (97%).
The largest industries in this region
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