Workforce Composition by Status

In the most recent month, Full-time Employment increased by 17,000 jobs from last month and increased by 32,100 jobs compared to the same month last year.

Part-time Employment decreased by 6,400 jobs from last month and decreased by 2,200 jobs year-over-year.

The number of Unemployed individuals increased by 3,500 people from the previous month and increased by 5,600 people compared to last year.

Employment, Unemployment, and Participation Rate

The Employment Rate decreased by 0.3 percentage points from a year ago.

The Unemployment Rate increased by 0.4 percentage points from a year ago.

The Participation Rate decreased by 0.1 percentage points year-over-year.

Jobs Added or Lost by Month

Employment levels increased by 10,600 jobs from the previous month and increased by 29,900 jobs compared to the same month last year.

In the most recent month, employment increased by 10,600 jobs . Over the last year, the labor market has increased by 29,900 jobs .

Top 3 Industries in Goods Sector

• Construction : 109,600 workers.
• Manufacturing : 46,800 workers.
• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas : 23,300 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

• Wholesale and retail trade : 139,000 workers.
• Health care and social assistance : 111,600 workers.
• Professional, scientific and technical services : 64,500 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

• Accommodation and food services : Change of 4,800 workers ( increased by 8.47 %).
• Manufacturing : Change of 3,500 workers ( increased by 8.08 %).
• Construction : Change of 2,500 workers ( increased by 2.33 %).
• Professional, scientific and technical services : Change of 2,000 workers ( decreased by 3.01 %).
• Other services (except public administration) : Change of 1,900 workers ( decreased by 6.05 %).

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 23,400 workers ( increased by 27.15 %).
• Accommodation and food services : Change of 14,000 workers ( increased by 29.47 %).
• Professional, scientific and technical services : Change of 10,800 workers ( decreased by 14.34 %).
• Educational services : Change of 10,500 workers ( decreased by 15.46 %).
• Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing : Change of 9,400 workers ( increased by 22.6 %).

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: Construction, Wholesale and retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Accommodation and food services.