Saskatchewan Employment Trends
The unemployment rate in Saskatchewan was 5.8% as of October 2026, unchanged from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 5.7% below the peak in June 2020 but remains above the long-run average.
There were 1,700 more full-time jobs in October 2026 compared to a month earlier. Combined with a gain of 100 part-time positions, this led to an increase of 1,800 total jobs in October.
Full-time employment was down 6,600 jobs from the peak in February 2026 but stood 3,700 jobs above the trough in July 2026.
* All figures are seasonally adjusted, three-month moving averages. Seasonal adjustment removes normal seasonal fluctuations.
Regina Employment Trends
The unemployment rate in Regina was 5.9% as of October 2026, down 0.5% from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 5.7% below the peak from June 2020 but remains above the long-run average.
There were 900 more full-time jobs in October 2026 compared to a month earlier. Combined with a gain of 400 part-time positions, this led to an increase of 1,300 total jobs in October.
Full-time employment has recovered since reaching a bottom in June 2026 and now stands at a record high.
* All figures are seasonally adjusted, three-month moving averages. Seasonal adjustment removes normal seasonal fluctuations.
Saskatoon Employment Trends
The unemployment rate in Saskatoon was 5.9% as of October 2026, unchanged from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 7.9% below the peak in June 2020 and is on par with the long-run average.
There were unchanged full-time jobs in October 2026 compared to a month earlier. Combined with a loss of 100 part-time positions, this led to a decrease of 100 total jobs in October.
Full-time employment was down 1,200 jobs from the peak in November 2025 but stood 2,700 jobs above the trough in June 2026.
* All figures are seasonally adjusted, three-month moving averages. Seasonal adjustment removes normal seasonal fluctuations.
