Updated Sep 29
Kainuu job market: open jobs and the industries hiring
On September 29, 2026, Kainuu had 466 open job postings, 1.7% of all open postings in Finland. A week earlier (September 22, 2026) there were 499, a change of -7%. The industries with the most postings are Professional and technical services (67), Construction (61) and Manufacturing (42).
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.
466
Open postings
-7%
Change in a week
1.7%
Share of Finland
17 / 19
Rank among regions
149
Employers with an open posting
Industries with the most postings
| Industry | Postings | Share of the region’s postings | Change in a week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 67 | 14% | -3% |
| Construction | 61 | 13% | -12% |
| Manufacturing | 42 | 9% | -11% |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 35 | 8% | -10% |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 | 6% | 0% |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 | 5% | +29% |
| Transportation and storage | 17 | 4% | -10% |
| Other service activities | 14 | 3% | -12% |
Municipalities with the most postings
| Municipality | Postings |
|---|---|
| Kajaani | 387 |
| Sotkamo | 123 |
| Kuhmo | 40 |
| Suomussalmi | 35 |
| Paltamo | 30 |
| Hyrynsalmi | 24 |
| Puolanka | 24 |
| Ristijärvi | 20 |
Employers with the most open postings
| Employer | Postings |
|---|---|
| Worker Henkilöstöratkaisut | 32 |
| Worker Finland Oy | 31 |
| Barona Oy | 23 |
| ADECCO | 19 |
| Eezy Oyj | 11 |
| ! Aarre Avustajat Oy | 8 |
| Kainuun hyvinvointialue | 8 |
| Kajaanin kaupunki | 8 |
Staffing agencies with the most open postings
| Employer | Postings |
|---|---|
| Worker Kainuu Oy | 24 |
| Nordrec Henkilöstöpalvelut Oy | 18 |
| Eezy Henkilöstöpalvelut Oy | 16 |
| Wulff Works Kainuu Oy | 13 |
| Bolt.Works Oy | 12 |
| Wulff Works Oy | 12 |
| Barona Rakennus Oy | 10 |
| YES Your Excellent Staff Oy | 9 |
Most common professions
| Profession | Postings |
|---|---|
| Construction Worker | 19 |
| Machine Operator | 11 |
| Cleaner | 9 |
| Doctor | 9 |
| Excavator Operator | 9 |
| Personal Assistant | 9 |
| Truck Driver | 9 |
| Welder | 9 |
| Carpenter | 7 |
| Cook | 7 |
Most mentioned skills
| Skill | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Customer Service | 44 |
| Teamwork | 37 |
| Hygieniapassi | 27 |
| Welding | 25 |
| Forklift License | 23 |
| Heavy Machinery | 23 |
| Maintenance | 18 |
| Excavation | 14 |
| Cleaning | 13 |
| Flexibility | 12 |
| Independent Work | 12 |
| Installation | 12 |
Language requirements: Finnish
| Level | Share |
|---|---|
| Working language | 98% |
| B2 | 1% |
| C1 | 1% |
Language requirements: English
| Level | Share |
|---|---|
| Working language | 14% |
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 Kainuu?
On September 29, 2026, Kainuu had 466 open job postings, 1.7% of all open postings in Finland. By number of postings, Kainuu ranks 17th of the 19 regions.
Which industries have the most open jobs in Kainuu?
The industries with the most postings are Professional and technical services (67), Construction (61) and Manufacturing (42).
Which employers are hiring the most in Kainuu?
The employers with the most open postings are Worker Henkilöstöratkaisut (32), Worker Finland Oy (31) and Barona Oy (23).
Do jobs in Kainuu require Finnish?
Of the 161 postings that state a language requirement, 99% give the level of Finnish required. The most common level is working language (98%).
The largest industries in this region
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