Saskatchewan Employment Trends
The unemployment rate in Saskatchewan was 5.6% as of May 2026, up 0.2% from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 5.9% below the peak from June 2020 but remains above the long-run average.
There were 3,000 fewer full-time jobs in May 2026 compared to a month earlier. Combined with a gain of 1,600 part-time positions, this led to a decrease of 1,400 total jobs in May.
Full-time employment was down 7,500 jobs from the peak in February 2026.
* All figures are seasonally adjusted, 3-month moving averages. Seasonal adjustment removes normal seasonal fluctuations.
Regina Employment Trends
The unemployment rate in Regina was 5.8% as of May 2026, unchanged from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 5.8% below the peak in June 2020 but remains above the long-run average.
There were 600 fewer full-time jobs in May 2026 compared to a month earlier. Combined with a gain of 1,000 part-time positions, this led to an increase of 400 total jobs in May.
Full-time employment was down 1,100 jobs from the peak in March 2026.
* All figures are seasonally adjusted, 3-month moving averages. Seasonal adjustment removes normal seasonal fluctuations.
Saskatoon Employment Trends
The unemployment rate in Saskatoon was 6.1% as of May 2026, up 0.5% from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 7.7% below the peak from June 2020 but remains above the long-run average.
There were 2,000 fewer full-time jobs in May 2026 compared to a month earlier. Combined with a loss of 400 part-time positions, this led to a decrease of 2,400 total jobs in May.
Full-time employment was down 4,200 jobs from the peak in November 2025.
* All figures are seasonally adjusted, 3-month moving averages. Seasonal adjustment removes normal seasonal fluctuations.
