Saskatchewan Employment Trends
The unemployment rate in Saskatchewan was 5.8% as of January 2026, down 0.1% 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 2,200 more full-time jobs in January 2026 compared to a month earlier. Combined with a loss of 500 part-time positions, this led to an increase of 1,700 total jobs in January.
Full-time employment has recovered since reaching a bottom in October 2025 and now stands at a record high.
* All figures are seasonally adjusted, 3-month moving averages. Seasonal adjustment removes normal seasonal fluctuations.
Regina Employment Trends
The unemployment rate in Regina was 7.2% as of January 2026, up 0.3% from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 4.4% below the peak from June 2020 but remains above the long-run average.
There were 1,000 more full-time jobs in January 2026 compared to a month earlier. Combined with a loss of 600 part-time positions, this led to an increase of 400 total jobs in January.
Full-time employment has recovered since reaching a bottom in July 2025 and now stands at a record high.
* 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% as of January 2026, down 0.3% from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 7.8% below the peak from June 2020 but remains above the long-run average.
There were 100 fewer full-time jobs in January 2026 compared to a month earlier. Combined with a gain of 1,000 part-time positions, this led to an increase of 900 total jobs in January.
Full-time employment was down 600 jobs from the peak in November 2025.
* All figures are seasonally adjusted, 3-month moving averages. Seasonal adjustment removes normal seasonal fluctuations.
