Saskatchewan Employment Trends
The unemployment rate in Saskatchewan was 5.6% as of June 2024, unchanged from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 6% below the peak in June 2020 but remains above the long-run average.
There were 800 more full-time jobs in June 2024 compared to a month earlier. A gain of 1,500 part-time positions led to an increase of 2,300 total jobs in June.
Full-time employment was still down 4,600 jobs from the peak in January 2024 but stood 800 jobs above the trough in May 2024.
* 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% as of June 2024, unchanged from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 4.9% below the peak in June 2020 but remains above the long-run average.
There were 200 fewer full-time jobs in June 2024 compared to a month earlier. A loss of 100 part-time positions led to a decrease of 300 total jobs in June.
Full-time employment was still down 8,800 jobs from the peak in December 2023.
* All figures are seasonally adjusted, 3-month moving averages. Seasonal adjustment removes normal seasonal fluctuations.
Saskatoon Employment Trends
The unemployment rate in Saskatoon was 5.3% as of June 2024, unchanged from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 8.6% below the peak in June 2020 and is below the long-run average.
There were 800 more full-time jobs in June 2024 compared to a month earlier. A gain of 600 part-time positions led to an increase of 1,400 total jobs in June.
Full-time employment has recovered since reaching a bottom in April 2024 and now stands at a record high.
* All figures are seasonally adjusted, 3-month moving averages. Seasonal adjustment removes normal seasonal fluctuations.
