Winnipeg Employment Trends
The unemployment rate in Winnipeg was 5.4% as of August 2026, down 0.3% from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 6.8% below the peak from June 2020 and is below the long-run average.
There were 2,200 more full-time jobs in August 2026 compared to a month earlier. Combined with a gain of 1,700 part-time positions, this led to an increase of 3,900 total jobs in August.
Full-time employment has recovered since reaching a bottom in August 2025 and now stands at a record high.
* All figures are seasonally adjusted, 3-month moving averages. Seasonal adjustment removes normal seasonal fluctuations.
