Unemployment Rate Second Lowest Amongst Provinces at 5.4 Per Cent in September

Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-09 22:30:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Economy, Labour, Industry, Immigration]

Statistics Canada reported that Saskatchewan's labour market added 2,400 jobs year-over-year in September, bringing total employment to a monthly record high of 625,000 workers. The province's unemployment rate stood at 5.4 per cent, remaining well below the national average of 6.5 per cent, while youth unemployment dropped to 11.4 per cent. Private sector employment grew by 21,500 jobs or 6.0 per cent year-over-year, driven significantly by gains in manufacturing (up 5,700 jobs or 21.7 per cent), construction (up 5,700 jobs or 11.8 per cent), and healthcare and social assistance (up 4,100 jobs or 4.0 per cent). Urban employment growth was led by Regina, where employment rose by 5,300 or 3.5 per cent, and Saskatoon, which saw an increase of 900 or 0.4 per cent. This growth is supported by provincial initiatives including Building the Workforce for a Growing Economy: The Saskatchewan Labour Market Strategy and Securing the Next Decade of Growth: Saskatchewan's Investment Attraction Strategy.