Saskatchewan Employment Trends
The unemployment rate in Saskatchewan was 5.4% as of April 2026, up 0.1% from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 6.1% below the peak from June 2020 and is below the long-run average.
There were 4,300 fewer full-time jobs in April 2026 compared to a month earlier. Combined with a gain of 3,000 part-time positions, this led to a decrease of 1,300 total jobs in April.
Full-time employment was down 4,500 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 April 2026, down 0.2% from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 5.8% below the peak from June 2020 but remains above the long-run average.
There were 600 fewer full-time jobs in April 2026 compared to a month earlier. Combined with a gain of 700 part-time positions, this led to an increase of 100 total jobs in April.
Full-time employment was down 600 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 5.6% as of April 2026, up 0.4% from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 8.2% below the peak from June 2020 and is below the long-run average.
There were 700 fewer full-time jobs in April 2026 compared to a month earlier. Combined with a gain of 900 part-time positions, this led to an increase of 200 total jobs in April.
Full-time employment was down 2,200 jobs from the peak in November 2025.
* All figures are seasonally adjusted, 3-month moving averages. Seasonal adjustment removes normal seasonal fluctuations.
