Workforce Composition by Status

In the most recent month, Full-time Employment decreased by 300 jobs from last month and decreased by 200 jobs compared to the same month last year.

Part-time Employment increased by 700 jobs from last month and increased by 600 jobs year-over-year.

The number of Unemployed individuals decreased by 500 people from the previous month and increased by 500 people compared to last year.

Employment, Unemployment, and Participation Rate

The Employment Rate increased by 0.4 percentage points from a year ago.

The Unemployment Rate increased by 1.1 percentage points from a year ago.

The Participation Rate increased by 1.3 percentage points year-over-year.

Jobs Added or Lost by Month

Employment levels increased by 500 jobs from the previous month and increased by 400 jobs compared to the same month last year.

In the most recent month, employment increased by 500 jobs . Over the last year, the labor market has increased by 400 jobs .

Top 3 Industries in Goods Sector

• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas : 4,900 workers.
• Construction : 3,600 workers.
• Manufacturing : 2,000 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 : 6,100 workers.
• Health care and social assistance : 5,300 workers.
• Educational services : 2,600 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 1,800 workers ( decreased by 100 %).
• Wholesale and retail trade : Change of 400 workers ( increased by 7.02 %).
• Educational services : Change of 400 workers ( increased by 18.18 %).
• Construction : Change of 200 workers ( increased by 5.88 %).
• Manufacturing : Change of 200 workers ( decreased by 9.09 %).
• Public administration : Change of 200 workers ( decreased by 8.33 %).

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

Top 5 Industries by Change from Same Month Last Year

• Public administration : Change of 2,200 workers ( increased by Inf %).
• Transportation and warehousing : Change of 2,000 workers ( decreased by 100 %).
• Manufacturing : Change of 2,000 workers ( increased by Inf %).
• Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing : Change of 1,800 workers ( decreased by 100 %).
• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas : Change of 1,600 workers ( decreased by 24.62 %).

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 April 2025 was 2,680, showing a minor increase of 10. relative to April, employment levels showed a decline of 100, showing strain.

Employment Rate Dynamics

The employment rate reached 61.6% in April 2025. This represents a decline of 0.0 percentage points from March (61.6%). Year-over-year, the rate decreased by 1.9 percentage points from 63.5%.

Unemployment Rate Trends

The unemployment rate was 6.7% in April 2025, down 0.0 percentage points from March. Compared to April last year (5.9%), the rate has increased by 0.8 percentage points.

Employment: Regional vs Local Patterns

The weak correlation (0.30) 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 moderate correlation (0.33) between regional and local levels. This shows moderate similarity in workforce engagement, suggesting that there are some shared labor market influences.

Unemployment Rate: Regional vs Local Patterns

The unemployment rate correlation of 0.70 shows a strong relationship. This reveals synchronized unemployment patterns, indicating that economic challenges affect both geographic levels similarly.

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