Updated Sep 29
Central Ostrobothnia job market: open jobs and the industries hiring
On September 29, 2026, Central Ostrobothnia had 338 open job postings, 1.2% of all open postings in Finland. A week earlier (September 22, 2026) there were 377, a change of -10%. The industries with the most postings are Health and social work (46), Professional and technical services (43) and Construction (36).
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.
338
Open postings
-10%
Change in a week
1.2%
Share of Finland
18 / 19
Rank among regions
153
Employers with an open posting
Industries with the most postings
| Industry | Postings | Share of the region’s postings | Change in a week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human health and social work activities | 46 | 14% | -4% |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 43 | 13% | +13% |
| Construction | 36 | 11% | -20% |
| Wholesale and retail trade | 27 | 8% | 0% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 7% | -14% |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 | 6% | +11% |
| Education | 15 | 4% | 0% |
| Other service activities | 14 | 4% | -7% |
Municipalities with the most postings
| Municipality | Postings |
|---|---|
| Kokkola | 295 |
| Kaustinen | 45 |
| Kannus | 36 |
| Perho | 14 |
| Veteli | 12 |
| Lestijärvi | 6 |
| Toholampi | 6 |
| Halsua | 4 |
Employers with the most open postings
| Employer | Postings |
|---|---|
| Keski-Pohjanmaan hyvinvointialue Soite | 17 |
| ! Aarre Avustajat Oy | 11 |
| dobra | 11 |
| Despro Engineering Oy | 9 |
| Eezy Oyj | 7 |
| Netcallers Oy | 7 |
| Terveystalo Oyj | 5 |
| Barona Oy | 5 |
Staffing agencies with the most open postings
| Employer | Postings |
|---|---|
| Bolt.Works Oy | 28 |
| Good Fellas Oy | 10 |
| Eezy Henkilöstöpalvelut Oy | 5 |
Most common professions
| Profession | Postings |
|---|---|
| Sales Representative | 16 |
| Construction Worker | 14 |
| Personal Assistant | 12 |
| Doctor | 7 |
| Cleaner | 6 |
| Electrician | 6 |
| Fire Chief | 6 |
| Nurse | 6 |
| Teacher | 6 |
| Early Childhood Educator | 5 |
Most mentioned skills
| Skill | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Customer Service | 34 |
| Teamwork | 20 |
| Hygieniapassi | 14 |
| Problem Solving | 14 |
| Welding | 12 |
| Patient Care | 11 |
| Nursing | 10 |
| Forklift License | 9 |
| Project Management | 9 |
| Fire Safety | 8 |
| Flexibility | 8 |
| Heavy Machinery | 8 |
Language requirements: Finnish
| Level | Share |
|---|---|
| Working language | 99% |
| C1 | 1% |
Language requirements: English
| Level | Share |
|---|---|
| Working language | 25% |
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 Central Ostrobothnia?
On September 29, 2026, Central Ostrobothnia had 338 open job postings, 1.2% of all open postings in Finland. By number of postings, Central Ostrobothnia ranks 18th of the 19 regions.
Which industries have the most open jobs in Central Ostrobothnia?
The industries with the most postings are Health and social work (46), Professional and technical services (43) and Construction (36).
Which employers are hiring the most in Central Ostrobothnia?
The employers with the most open postings are Keski-Pohjanmaan hyvinvointialue Soite (17), ! Aarre Avustajat Oy (11) and dobra (11).
Do jobs in Central Ostrobothnia require Finnish?
Of the 109 postings that state a language requirement, 100% give the level of Finnish required. The most common level is working language (99%).
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