Workforce Composition by Status

In the most recent month, Full-time Employment decreased by 1,900 jobs from last month and decreased by 2,000 jobs compared to the same month last year.

Part-time Employment increased by 2,700 jobs from last month and increased by 500 jobs year-over-year.

The number of Unemployed individuals increased by 1,400 people from the previous month and increased by 2,600 people compared to last year.

Employment, Unemployment, and Participation Rate

The Employment Rate decreased by 3.1 percentage points from a year ago.

The Unemployment Rate increased by 3.3 percentage points from a year ago.

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

Jobs Added or Lost by Month

Employment levels increased by 700 jobs from the previous month and decreased by 1,600 jobs compared to the same month last year.

In the most recent month, employment increased by 700 jobs . Over the last year, the labor market has decreased by 1,600 jobs .

Top 3 Industries in Goods Sector

• Construction : 7,100 workers.
• Manufacturing : 5,800 workers.
• Agriculture : 3,100 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 : 11,200 workers.
• Wholesale and retail trade : 8,400 workers.
• Educational services : 6,400 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

• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas : Change of 2,000 workers ( increased by Inf %).
• Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing : Change of 400 workers ( increased by 12.5 %).
• Information, culture and recreation : Change of 400 workers ( increased by 16 %).
• Manufacturing : Change of 300 workers ( decreased by 4.92 %).
• Educational services : Change of 300 workers ( increased by 4.92 %).
• Health care and social assistance : Change of 300 workers ( decreased by 2.61 %).
• Other services (except public administration) : Change of 300 workers ( increased by 15.79 %).

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

Top 5 Industries by Change from Same Month Last Year

• Wholesale and retail trade : Change of 3,600 workers ( decreased by 30 %).
• Manufacturing : Change of 2,000 workers ( decreased by 25.64 %).
• Educational services : Change of 1,900 workers ( increased by 42.22 %).
• Business, building and other support services : Change of 1,700 workers ( increased by 94.44 %).
• Other services (except public administration) : Change of 1,600 workers ( decreased by 42.11 %).

The year-over-year changes provide insights into longer-term shifts, highlighting industries that have grown or declined significantly.

Conclusion

Employment has seen a decline over the year, highlighting some challenges in the job market. Key industries driving the trend are: Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale and retail trade, Educational services, Health care and social assistance.