Workforce Composition by Status

In the most recent month, Full-time Employment decreased by 6,200 jobs from last month and increased by 10,100 jobs compared to the same month last year.

Part-time Employment increased by 6,400 jobs from last month and increased by 12,000 jobs year-over-year.

The number of Unemployed individuals increased by 900 from the previous month and increased by 6,600 compared to last year.

Employment, Unemployment, and Participation Rate

The Employment Rate decreased by 1.2 percentage points year-over-year.

The Unemployment Rate increased by 0.5 percentage points from a year ago.

The Participation Rate decreased by 0.9 percentage points year-over-year.

Jobs Added or Lost by Month

Employment levels increased by 200 jobs in the most recent month and increased by 22,100 jobs compared to the same month last year.

In the most recent month, there was a net increased by 200 jobs. Over the last year, the labor market has seen a net increased by 22,100 jobs in total.

Top 3 Industries in Goods Sector

• Construction : 97,500 workers.
• Manufacturing : 44,700 workers.
• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas : 23,700 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 : 139,400 workers.
• Health care and social assistance : 120,600 workers.
• Professional, scientific and technical services : 72,400 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

• Construction : Change of 4,500 workers ( increased by 4.84 %).
• Manufacturing : Change of 3,500 workers ( decreased by 7.26 %).
• Health care and social assistance : Change of 2,900 workers ( decreased by 2.35 %).
• Educational services : Change of 2,200 workers ( decreased by 3.54 %).
• Information, culture and recreation : Change of 1,900 workers ( increased by 6.64 %).

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 13,900 workers ( increased by 16.63 %).
• Wholesale and retail trade : Change of 7,600 workers ( decreased by 5.17 %).
• Transportation and warehousing : Change of 6,500 workers ( increased by 14.04 %).
• Other services (except public administration) : Change of 4,700 workers ( increased by 17.09 %).
• Manufacturing : Change of 4,700 workers ( decreased by 9.51 %).

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, Educational services, Health care and social assistance.