Workforce Composition by Status

In the most recent month, Full-time Employment increased by 500 jobs from last month and increased by 42,500 jobs compared to the same month last year.

Part-time Employment increased by 11,200 jobs from last month and decreased by 1,300 jobs year-over-year.

The number of Unemployed individuals decreased by 10,800 people from the previous month and remained unchanged compared to last year.

Employment, Unemployment, and Participation Rate

The Employment Rate increased by 1.1 percentage points from a year ago.

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

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

Jobs Added or Lost by Month

Employment levels increased by 11,600 jobs from the previous month and increased by 41,100 jobs compared to the same month last year.

In the most recent month, employment increased by 11,600 jobs . Over the last year, the labor market has increased by 41,100 jobs .

Top 3 Industries in Goods Sector

• Construction : 98,900 workers.
• Manufacturing : 53,300 workers.
• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas : 26,100 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 : 140,900 workers.
• Wholesale and retail trade : 119,000 workers.
• Professional, scientific and technical services : 74,400 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

• Health care and social assistance : Change of 8,500 workers ( increased by 6.42 %).
• Educational services : Change of 3,400 workers ( increased by 5.11 %).
• Professional, scientific and technical services : Change of 3,300 workers ( increased by 4.64 %).
• Transportation and warehousing : Change of 2,800 workers ( decreased by 6.59 %).
• Business, building and other support services : Change of 2,700 workers ( increased by 9.68 %).

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

Top 5 Industries by Change from Same Month Last Year

• Health care and social assistance : Change of 27,700 workers ( increased by 24.47 %).
• Wholesale and retail trade : Change of 11,100 workers ( decreased by 8.53 %).
• Public administration : Change of 8,200 workers ( increased by 13.27 %).
• Information, culture and recreation : Change of 7,200 workers ( increased by 27.27 %).
• Accommodation and food services : Change of 7,200 workers ( increased by 14.72 %).

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.