Workforce Composition by Status

In the most recent month, Full-time Employment decreased by 800 jobs from last month and increased by 2,500 jobs compared to the same month last year.

Part-time Employment decreased by 700 jobs from last month and decreased by 1,600 jobs year-over-year.

The number of Unemployed individuals decreased by 600 from the previous month and decreased by 3,700 compared to last year.

Employment, Unemployment, and Participation Rate

The Employment Rate decreased by 0.2 percentage points year-over-year.

The Unemployment Rate decreased by 4.1 percentage points from a year ago.

The Participation Rate decreased by 2.9 percentage points year-over-year.

Jobs Added or Lost by Month

Employment levels decreased by 1,400 jobs in the most recent month and increased by 1,100 jobs compared to the same month last year.

In the most recent month, there was a net decreased by 1,400 jobs. Over the last year, the labor market has seen a net increased by 1,100 jobs in total.

Top 3 Industries in Goods Sector

• Construction : 9,400 workers.
• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas : 8,700 workers.
• Manufacturing : 7,000 workers.

The Goods sector is mainly driven by industries such as Construction, Manufacturing, and Agriculture, which together account for a substantial share of the workforce.

Top 3 Industries in Services Sector

• Health care and social assistance : 13,000 workers.
• Wholesale and retail trade : 12,800 workers.
• Educational services : 6,000 workers.

In the Services sector, Health Care, Retail, and Professional Services lead employment, representing a dominant portion of the workforce.

Top 5 Industries by Change from Previous Month

• Wholesale and retail trade : Change of 1,100 workers ( decreased by 7.91 %).
• Construction : Change of 500 workers ( increased by 5.62 %).
• Other services (except public administration) : Change of 400 workers ( decreased by 12.9 %).
• Public administration : Change of 400 workers ( decreased by 10 %).
• Manufacturing : Change of 200 workers ( increased by 2.94 %).
• Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing : Change of 200 workers ( decreased by 8 %).
• Professional, scientific and technical services : Change of 200 workers ( decreased by 4.88 %).
• Information, culture and recreation : Change of 200 workers ( increased by 5 %).

These industries saw the largest month-over-month changes, indicating short-term trends.

Top 5 Industries by Change from Same Month Last Year

• Construction : Change of 4,000 workers ( increased by 74.07 %).
• Accommodation and food services : Change of 2,600 workers ( decreased by 41.27 %).
• Health care and social assistance : Change of 2,500 workers ( decreased by 16.13 %).
• Manufacturing : Change of 2,400 workers ( increased by 52.17 %).
• Information, culture and recreation : Change of 2,300 workers ( increased by 121.05 %).

The year-over-year changes provide insights into longer-term shifts, highlighting industries that have grown or declined significantly.

Conclusion

The overall employment trend is positive, with strong growth in the past year. Key industries driving the trend are: Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas, Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale and retail trade, Health care and social assistance.