Workforce Composition by Status

In the most recent month, Full-time Employment decreased by 1,000 jobs from last month and decreased by 9,200 jobs compared to the same month last year.

Part-time Employment increased by 700 jobs from last month and increased by 5,700 jobs year-over-year.

The number of Unemployed individuals decreased by 500 people from the previous month and increased by 2,900 people compared to last year.

Employment, Unemployment, and Participation Rate

The Employment Rate decreased by 2.9 percentage points from a year ago.

The Unemployment Rate increased by 3.3 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 decreased by 200 jobs from the previous month and decreased by 3,400 jobs compared to the same month last year.

In the most recent month, employment decreased by 200 jobs. Over the last year, the labor market has decreased by 3,400 jobs.

Top 3 Industries in Goods Sector

• Construction: 8,300 workers.
• Manufacturing: 5,300 workers.
• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas: 4,400 workers.

The Goods sector is mainly driven by industries such as Construction, Manufacturing, Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas, which together account for 85.3% of the sector's workforce.

Top 3 Industries in Services Sector

• Wholesale and retail trade: 12,700 workers.
• Health care and social assistance: 12,400 workers.
• Accommodation and food services: 8,500 workers.

In the Services sector, Wholesale and retail trade, Health care and social assistance, Accommodation and food services lead employment, representing 57.4% of the sector's workforce.

Top 5 Industries by Change from Previous Month

• Construction: Change of 1,200 workers (decreased by 12.63%).
• Wholesale and retail trade: Change of 1,000 workers (increased by 8.55%).
• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas: Change of 600 workers (decreased by 12%).
• Health care and social assistance: Change of 600 workers (decreased by 4.62%).
• Educational services: Change of 500 workers (increased by 10.42%).

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

Top 5 Industries by Change from Same Month Last Year

• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas: Change of 4,800 workers (decreased by 52.17%).
• Accommodation and food services: Change of 4,700 workers (increased by 123.68%).
• Agriculture: Change of 3,100 workers (increased by Inf%).
• Manufacturing: Change of 2,200 workers (decreased by 29.33%).
• Transportation and warehousing: Change of 1,600 workers (decreased by 100%).

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, Accommodation and food services.

Employment Trends

Total employment in October 2025 was 7,090, showing a minor decrease of 0. compared to October, employment levels reduced by 40, experiencing pressure.

Employment Rate Dynamics

The employment rate reached 55.4% in October 2025. This represents a decline of 0.0 percentage points from September (55.4%). Year-over-year, the rate decreased by 0.2 percentage points from 55.6%.

Unemployment Rate Trends

The unemployment rate was 5.7% in October 2025, up 0.5 percentage points from September. Compared to October last year (4.8%), the rate has increased by 0.9 percentage points.

Employment: Regional vs Local Patterns

The moderate correlation (0.64) between regional and local employment levels indicates some alignment in employment trends. This suggests that local employment partially reflects regional patterns.

Employment Rate: Regional vs Local Patterns

Employment rates show a moderate correlation (0.64) between regional and local levels. This shows moderate similarity in workforce engagement, suggesting that there are some shared labor market influences.

Unemployment Rate: Regional vs Local Patterns

The unemployment rate correlation of -0.05 shows a weak relationship. This points to distinct local unemployment dynamics, indicating that local unemployment follows its own distinct pattern.

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