Workforce Composition by Status

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

Part-time Employment increased by 600 jobs from last month and increased by 2,000 jobs year-over-year.

The number of Unemployed individuals decreased by 100 people from the previous month and increased by 400 people compared to last year.

Employment, Unemployment, and Participation Rate

The Employment Rate increased by 3.3 percentage points from a year ago.

The Unemployment Rate increased by 0.7 percentage points from a year ago.

The Participation Rate increased by 4 percentage points year-over-year.

Jobs Added or Lost by Month

Employment levels increased by 400 jobs from the previous month and increased by 2,000 jobs compared to the same month last year.

In the most recent month, employment increased by 400 jobs . Over the last year, the labor market has increased by 2,000 jobs .

Top 3 Industries in Goods Sector

• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas : 4,900 workers.
• Construction : 4,200 workers.
• Manufacturing : 1,900 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

• Wholesale and retail trade : 6,000 workers.
• Health care and social assistance : 4,800 workers.
• Educational services : 2,800 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

• Transportation and warehousing : Change of 1,600 workers ( increased by Inf %).
• Construction : Change of 600 workers ( increased by 16.67 %).
• Health care and social assistance : Change of 500 workers ( decreased by 9.43 %).
• Public administration : Change of 300 workers ( decreased by 13.64 %).
• Educational services : Change of 200 workers ( increased by 7.69 %).
• Other services (except public administration) : Change of 200 workers ( decreased by 10 %).

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

Top 5 Industries by Change from Same Month Last Year

• Accommodation and food services : Change of 2,400 workers ( increased by Inf %).
• Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing : Change of 2,000 workers ( decreased by 100 %).
• Manufacturing : Change of 1,900 workers ( increased by Inf %).
• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas : Change of 1,800 workers ( decreased by 26.87 %).
• Wholesale and retail trade : Change of 1,200 workers ( increased by 25 %).

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

Conclusion

The overall employment trend is positive, with strong growth in the past year. Key industries driving the trend are: Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas, Construction, Wholesale and retail trade, Educational services, Health care and social assistance.

Employment Trends

Total employment in May 2025 was 2,920, showing a substantial increase of 240. relative to May, employment levels fell by 40, showing weakness.

Employment Rate Dynamics

The employment rate reached 66.9% in May 2025. This represents a rise of 5.3 percentage points from April (61.6%). Year-over-year, the rate decreased by 0.9 percentage points from 67.8%.

Unemployment Rate Trends

The unemployment rate was 6.7% in May 2025, down 0.0 percentage points from April. Compared to May last year (6.2%), the rate has increased by 0.5 percentage points.

Employment: Regional vs Local Patterns

The weak correlation (0.26) 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 (0.26) 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 0.70 shows a moderate relationship. This suggests some common unemployment drivers, indicating that there is partial alignment in labor market stress.

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