Workforce Composition by Status

In the most recent month, Full-time Employment decreased by 2,888 jobs from last month and increased by 102 jobs compared to the same month last year.

Part-time Employment decreased by 370 jobs from last month and increased by 3,170 jobs year-over-year.

The number of Unemployed individuals increased by 1,112 people from the previous month and decreased by 906 people compared to last year.

Employment, Unemployment, and Participation Rate

The Employment Rate increased by 0.6 percentage points from a year ago.

The Unemployment Rate decreased by 0.6 percentage points from a year ago.

The Participation Rate increased by 0.2 percentage points year-over-year.

Jobs Added or Lost by Month

Employment levels decreased by 3,162 jobs from the previous month and increased by 3,368 jobs compared to the same month last year.

In the most recent month, employment decreased by 3,162 jobs. Over the last year, the labor market has increased by 3,368 jobs.

Top 3 Industries in Goods Sector

• Construction: 18,405 workers.
• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas: 15,426 workers.
• Manufacturing: 10,525 workers.

The Goods sector is mainly driven by industries such as Construction, Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas, Manufacturing, which together account for 90.4% of the sector's workforce.

Top 3 Industries in Services Sector

• Wholesale and retail trade: 20,368 workers.
• Health care and social assistance: 19,909 workers.
• Educational services: 13,908 workers.

In the Services sector, Wholesale and retail trade, Health care and social assistance, Educational services lead employment, representing 51.8% of the sector's workforce.

Top 5 Industries by Change from Previous Month

• Accommodation and food services: Change of 1,362 workers (decreased by 9.75%).
• Manufacturing: Change of 1,346 workers (decreased by 11.34%).
• Transportation and warehousing: Change of 1,327 workers (decreased by 18.4%).
• Educational services: Change of 1,267 workers (decreased by 8.35%).
• Business, building and other support services: Change of 882 workers (increased by 24.14%).

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 5,257 workers (increased by 39.98%).
• Manufacturing: Change of 4,671 workers (decreased by 30.74%).
• Agriculture: Change of 3,552 workers (increased by 469.84%).
• Accommodation and food services: Change of 2,974 workers (increased by 30.85%).
• Public administration: Change of 1,895 workers (decreased by 25.97%).

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, Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Wholesale and retail trade.