Workforce Composition by Status

In the most recent month, Full-time Employment increased by 6,400 jobs from last month and increased by 13,300 jobs compared to the same month last year.

Part-time Employment decreased by 3,800 jobs from last month and increased by 6,600 jobs year-over-year.

The number of Unemployed individuals increased by 1,500 people from the previous month and increased by 4,200 people compared to last year.

Employment, Unemployment, and Participation Rate

The Employment Rate decreased by 1.2 percentage points from a year ago.

The Unemployment Rate increased by 0.3 percentage points from a year ago.

The Participation Rate decreased by 1.1 percentage points year-over-year.

Jobs Added or Lost by Month

Employment levels increased by 2,600 jobs from the previous month and increased by 19,900 jobs compared to the same month last year.

In the most recent month, employment increased by 2,600 jobs . Over the last year, the labor market has increased by 19,900 jobs .

Top 3 Industries in Goods Sector

• Construction : 107,100 workers.
• Manufacturing : 43,300 workers.
• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas : 23,400 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 : 140,000 workers.
• Health care and social assistance : 112,200 workers.
• Professional, scientific and technical services : 66,500 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

• Construction : Change of 4,100 workers ( increased by 3.98 %).
• Health care and social assistance : Change of 3,800 workers ( decreased by 3.28 %).
• Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing : Change of 3,000 workers ( increased by 6.49 %).
• Professional, scientific and technical services : Change of 2,700 workers ( decreased by 3.9 %).
• Accommodation and food services : Change of 2,600 workers ( increased by 4.81 %).

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 21,700 workers ( increased by 25.41 %).
• Manufacturing : Change of 10,100 workers ( decreased by 18.91 %).
• Professional, scientific and technical services : Change of 9,200 workers ( decreased by 12.15 %).
• Accommodation and food services : Change of 8,700 workers ( increased by 18.12 %).
• Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing : Change of 7,900 workers ( increased by 19.13 %).

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, Public administration.