Workforce Composition by Status

In the most recent month, Full-time Employment increased by 100 jobs from last month and decreased by 5,300 jobs compared to the same month last year.

Part-time Employment decreased by 500 jobs from last month and decreased by 700 jobs year-over-year.

The number of Unemployed individuals increased by 300 people from the previous month and increased by 700 people compared to last year.

Employment, Unemployment, and Participation Rate

The Employment Rate decreased by 8.7 percentage points from a year ago.

The Unemployment Rate increased by 2.2 percentage points from a year ago.

The Participation Rate decreased by 7.7 percentage points year-over-year.

Jobs Added or Lost by Month

Employment levels decreased by 400 jobs from the previous month and decreased by 6,100 jobs compared to the same month last year.

In the most recent month, employment decreased by 400 jobs . Over the last year, the labor market has decreased by 6,100 jobs .

Top 3 Industries in Goods Sector

• Construction : 5,000 workers.
• Manufacturing : 4,300 workers.
• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas : 2,200 workers.

The Goods sector is mainly driven by industries such as Construction, Manufacturing, and Agriculture, which together account for a substantial share of the workforce.

Top 3 Industries in Services Sector

• Health care and social assistance : 5,400 workers.
• Wholesale and retail trade : 4,600 workers.
• Accommodation and food services : 3,800 workers.

In the Services sector, Health Care, Retail, and Professional Services lead employment, representing a dominant portion of the workforce.

Top 5 Industries by Change from Previous Month

• Professional, scientific and technical services : Change of 1,700 workers ( decreased by 100 %).
• Educational services : Change of 700 workers ( increased by 33.33 %).
• Other services (except public administration) : Change of 600 workers ( decreased by 26.09 %).
• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas : Change of 500 workers ( decreased by 18.52 %).
• Construction : Change of 400 workers ( increased by 8.7 %).
• Accommodation and food services : Change of 400 workers ( increased by 11.76 %).

These industries saw the largest month-over-month changes, indicating short-term trends.

Top 5 Industries by Change from Same Month Last Year

• Transportation and warehousing : Change of 2,900 workers ( decreased by 55.77 %).
• Accommodation and food services : Change of 2,200 workers ( increased by 137.5 %).
• Construction : Change of 2,000 workers ( increased by 66.67 %).
• Professional, scientific and technical services : Change of 1,900 workers ( decreased by 100 %).
• Business, building and other support services : Change of 1,700 workers ( decreased by 100 %).

The year-over-year changes provide insights into longer-term shifts, highlighting industries that have grown or declined significantly.

Conclusion

Employment has seen a decline over the year, highlighting some challenges in the job market. Key industries driving the trend are: Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale and retail trade, Health care and social assistance, Accommodation and food services.

Employment Trends

Total employment in September 2025 was 4,230, showing a substantial decrease of 260. from September, employment levels reduced by 80, showing weakness.

Employment Rate Dynamics

The employment rate reached 60.1% in September 2025. This represents a decline of 3.9 percentage points from August (64.0%). Year-over-year, the rate decreased by 2.2 percentage points from 62.3%.

Unemployment Rate Trends

The unemployment rate was 7.2% in September 2025, down 1.1 percentage points from August. Compared to September last year (5.6%), the rate has increased by 1.6 percentage points.

Employment: Regional vs Local Patterns

The weak correlation (-0.24) between regional and local employment levels indicates relatively independent employment patterns. This suggests that local employment dynamics are largely independent from regional trends.

Employment Rate: Regional vs Local Patterns

Employment rates show a weak correlation (-0.14) between regional and local levels. This suggests distinct local employment rate patterns, suggesting that local labor market conditions operate independently.

Unemployment Rate: Regional vs Local Patterns

The unemployment rate correlation of 0.36 shows a moderate relationship. This suggests some common unemployment drivers, indicating that there is partial alignment in labor market stress.

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