Workforce Composition by Status

In the most recent month, Full-time Employment decreased by 1,800 jobs from last month and remained unchanged at 0 jobs compared to the same month last year.

Part-time Employment increased by 700 jobs from last month and increased by 2,400 jobs year-over-year.

The number of Unemployed individuals increased by 100 from the previous month and increased by 300 compared to last year.

Employment, Unemployment, and Participation Rate

The Employment Rate decreased by 1 percentage points year-over-year.

The Unemployment Rate increased by 0.2 percentage points from a year ago.

The Participation Rate decreased by 0.8 percentage points year-over-year.

Jobs Added or Lost by Month

Employment levels decreased by 1,200 jobs in the most recent month and increased by 2,400 jobs compared to the same month last year.

In the most recent month, there was a net decreased by 1,200 jobs. Over the last year, the labor market has seen a net increased by 2,400 jobs in total.

Top 3 Industries in Goods Sector

• Manufacturing : 9,100 workers.
• Construction : 6,700 workers.
• Agriculture : 2,600 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 : 11,600 workers.
• Health care and social assistance : 9,800 workers.
• Accommodation and food services : 5,900 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

• Manufacturing : Change of 900 workers ( increased by 10.98 %).
• Wholesale and retail trade : Change of 900 workers ( decreased by 7.2 %).
• Health care and social assistance : Change of 900 workers ( decreased by 8.41 %).
• Information, culture and recreation : Change of 600 workers ( decreased by 15.79 %).
• Public administration : Change of 600 workers ( decreased by 15 %).

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 3,100 workers ( decreased by 24.03 %).
• Accommodation and food services : Change of 2,400 workers ( increased by 68.57 %).
• Construction : Change of 2,200 workers ( decreased by 24.72 %).
• Business, building and other support services : Change of 1,900 workers ( increased by Inf %).
• Manufacturing : Change of 1,800 workers ( increased by 24.66 %).

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, Manufacturing, Wholesale and retail trade, Health care and social assistance, Accommodation and food services.