Saskatchewan Employment Trends
The unemployment rate in Saskatchewan was 6% as of August 2026, down 0.1% from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 5.5% below the peak from June 2020 but remains above the long-run average.
There were 1,200 more full-time jobs in August 2026 compared to a month earlier. Combined with a gain of 1,400 part-time positions, this led to an increase of 2,600 total jobs in August.
Full-time employment was down 9,100 jobs from the peak in February 2026 but stood 1,200 jobs above the trough in July 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 6.2% as of August 2026, up 0.1% from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 5.4% below the peak from June 2020 but remains above the long-run average.
There were 700 more full-time jobs in August 2026 compared to a month earlier. Combined with a gain of 100 part-time positions, this led to an increase of 800 total jobs in August.
Full-time employment was down 1,100 jobs from the peak in March 2026 but stood 1,000 jobs above the trough in June 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 6.6% as of August 2026, up 0.1% from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 7.2% below the peak from June 2020 but remains above the long-run average.
There were 1,100 more full-time jobs in August 2026 compared to a month earlier. Combined with a loss of 200 part-time positions, this led to an increase of 900 total jobs in August.
Full-time employment was down 2,800 jobs from the peak in November 2025 but stood 1,700 jobs above the trough in June 2026.
* All figures are seasonally adjusted, 3-month moving averages. Seasonal adjustment removes normal seasonal fluctuations.
