Employment
increased by 1,700 jobs
from the previous month and
decreased by 2,200 jobs
compared to the same month last year.
Full-time Employment
decreased by 800 jobs
from the previous month and
decreased by 2,400 jobs
year-over-year.
Part-time Employment
increased by 2,400 jobs
from the previous month and
increased by 200 jobs
year-over-year.
Unemployment
increased by 500 people
from the previous month and
increased by 800 people
compared to the same month last year.
Workforce Composition by Status
In the most recent month,
Full-time Employment
decreased by 800 jobs
from last month and
decreased by 2,400 jobs
compared to the same month last year.
Part-time Employment
increased by 2,400 jobs
from last month and
increased by 200 jobs
year-over-year.
The number of
Unemployed
individuals
increased by 500 people
from the previous month and
increased by 800 people
compared to last year.
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Employment, Unemployment, and Participation Rate
The
Employment Rate
decreased by 2.3 percentage points
from a year ago.
The
Unemployment Rate
increased by 0.9 percentage points
from a year ago.
The
Participation Rate
decreased by 1.8 percentage points
year-over-year.
Jobs Added or Lost by Month
Employment levels
increased by 1,700 jobs
from the previous month and
decreased by 2,200 jobs
compared to the same month last year.
In the most recent month, employment
increased by 1,700 jobs
.
Over the last year, the labor market has
decreased by 2,200 jobs
.
Top 3 Industries in Goods Sector
Construction
:
10,900
workers.
Manufacturing
:
6,100
workers.
Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas
:
4,800
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
:
14,000
workers.
Wholesale and retail trade
:
13,500
workers.
Accommodation and food services
:
8,200
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
Construction
: Change of
1,900
workers (
increased by
21.11
%).
Other services (except public administration)
: Change of
1,700
workers (
decreased by
100
%).
Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas
: Change of
1,600
workers (
decreased by
25
%).
Accommodation and food services
: Change of
1,400
workers (
increased by
20.59
%).
Information, culture and recreation
: Change of
1,200
workers (
decreased by
33.33
%).
These industries saw the largest month-over-month changes, indicating short-term trends.
Top 5 Industries by Change from Same Month Last Year
Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas
: Change of
4,400
workers (
decreased by
47.83
%).
Other services (except public administration)
: Change of
4,300
workers (
decreased by
100
%).
Construction
: Change of
3,700
workers (
increased by
51.39
%).
Public administration
: Change of
2,800
workers (
decreased by
100
%).
Business, building and other support services
: Change of
2,700
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, Wholesale and retail trade, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Accommodation and food services.
Local Workforce Insights
Key Local Labour Market Insights
Total local employment stands at 14,190 in December 2024, it decreased by 140 jobs from November and dropped by 690 jobs year-over-year.
The local employment rate reached 56.9%. It decreased of 0.6 percentage points
from November and declined by 4.1 percentage points from same month last year.
Local unemployment rate reached 5.2%. It grew by 0.2 percentage points month-over-month, and showed growth by 0.3 percentage points year-over-year.
Employment Trends
Total employment in December 2024 was 14,190, showing a modest decrease of 140. relative to December, employment levels fell by 690, showing strain.
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Employment Rate Dynamics
The employment rate reached 56.9% in December 2024. This represents a decline of 0.6 percentage points from November (57.5%). Year-over-year, the rate decreased by 4.1 percentage points from 61.0%.
Unemployment Rate Trends
The unemployment rate was 5.2% in December 2024, up 0.2 percentage points from November. Compared to December last year (4.9%), the rate has increased by 0.3 percentage points.
Employment: Regional vs Local Patterns
The strong correlation (0.88) between regional and local employment levels indicates very similar employment patterns at both geographic levels. This suggests that local employment closely follows regional trends.
Employment Rate: Regional vs Local Patterns
Employment rates show a strong correlation (0.91) between regional and local levels. This indicates strong alignment in workforce participation, suggesting that labor market conditions affect both areas similarly.
Unemployment Rate: Regional vs Local Patterns
The unemployment rate correlation of 0.73 shows a strong relationship. This reveals synchronized unemployment patterns, indicating that economic challenges affect both geographic levels similarly.
Cranbrook
consists of the following communities:
Cranbrook, East Kootenay C, Isidore's Ranch 4, Cassimayooks (Mayook) 5
.
Updated monthly, local monthly workforce trends focus on total employment,
and employment unemployment rates estimates at "small-area" level.
Cranbrook
consists of the following communities:
Cranbrook, East Kootenay C, Isidore's Ranch 4, Cassimayooks (Mayook) 5
.
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Local area
Employment Trends
Total employment in December 2024 was 14,190, showing a modest decrease of 140. relative to December, employment levels fell by 690, showing strain.
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Data source: Statistics Canada - Labour Force Survey May, 2025
Local area
Employment Rate Dynamics
The employment rate reached 56.9% in December 2024. This represents a decline of 0.6 percentage points from November (57.5%). Year-over-year, the rate decreased by 4.1 percentage points from 61.0%.
Unemployment Rate Trends
The unemployment rate was 5.2% in December 2024, up 0.2 percentage points from November. Compared to December last year (4.9%), the rate has increased by 0.3 percentage points.
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Data source: Statistics Canada - Labour Force Survey May, 2025
Local area
Employment Rate: Regional vs Local Patterns
Employment rates show a strong correlation (0.91) between regional and local levels. This indicates strong alignment in workforce participation, suggesting that labor market conditions affect both areas similarly.
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Data source: Statistics Canada - Labour Force Survey May, 2025
Local area
Unemployment Rate: Regional vs Local Patterns
The unemployment rate correlation of 0.73 shows a strong relationship. This reveals synchronized unemployment patterns, indicating that economic challenges affect both geographic levels similarly.
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Data source: Statistics Canada - Labour Force Survey May, 2025
Economic region
Workforce Composition by Status
In the most recent month,
Full-time Employment
decreased by 800 jobs
from last month and
decreased by 2,400 jobs
compared to the same month last year.
Part-time Employment
increased by 2,400 jobs
from last month and
increased by 200 jobs
year-over-year.
The number of
Unemployed
individuals
increased by 500 people
from the previous month and
increased by 800 people
compared to last year.
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Data source: Statistics Canada - Labour Force Survey May, 2025
Economic region
Employment, Unemployment, and Participation Rate
The
Employment Rate
decreased by 2.3 percentage points
from a year ago.
The
Unemployment Rate
increased by 0.9 percentage points
from a year ago.
The
Participation Rate
decreased by 1.8 percentage points
year-over-year.
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Data source: Statistics Canada - Labour Force Survey May, 2025
Economic region
Jobs Added or Lost by Month
Employment levels
increased by 1,700 jobs
from the previous month and
decreased by 2,200 jobs
compared to the same month last year.
In the most recent month, employment
increased by 1,700 jobs
.
Over the last year, the labor market has
decreased by 2,200 jobs
.
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Data source: Statistics Canada - Labour Force Survey May, 2025
Economic region
Top 3 Industries in Goods Sector
Construction
:
10,900
workers.
Manufacturing
:
6,100
workers.
Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas
:
4,800
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
:
14,000
workers.
Wholesale and retail trade
:
13,500
workers.
Accommodation and food services
:
8,200
workers.
In the Services sector, Health Care, Retail, and Professional Services lead employment, representing a dominant portion of the workforce.
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Data source: Statistics Canada - Labour Force Survey May, 2025
Economic region
Top 5 Industries by Change from Previous Month
Construction
: Change of
1,900
workers (
increased by
21.11
%).
Other services (except public administration)
: Change of
1,700
workers (
decreased by
100
%).
Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas
: Change of
1,600
workers (
decreased by
25
%).
Accommodation and food services
: Change of
1,400
workers (
increased by
20.59
%).
Information, culture and recreation
: Change of
1,200
workers (
decreased by
33.33
%).
These industries saw the largest month-over-month changes, indicating short-term trends.
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Data source: Statistics Canada - Labour Force Survey May, 2025
Economic region
Top 5 Industries by Change from Same Month Last Year
Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas
: Change of
4,400
workers (
decreased by
47.83
%).
Other services (except public administration)
: Change of
4,300
workers (
decreased by
100
%).
Construction
: Change of
3,700
workers (
increased by
51.39
%).
Public administration
: Change of
2,800
workers (
decreased by
100
%).
Business, building and other support services
: Change of
2,700
workers (
decreased by
100
%).
The year-over-year changes provide insights into longer-term shifts, highlighting industries that have grown or declined significantly.
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Data source: Statistics Canada - Labour Force Survey May, 2025
Economic region
Conclusion
Employment has seen a decline over the year, highlighting some challenges in the job market.
Key industries driving the trend are: Construction, Wholesale and retail trade, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Accommodation and food services.
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Data source: Statistics Canada - Labour Force Survey May, 2025
Employment rate Provincial Comparison
Among 94 small areas in British Columbia, Cranbrook ranks 17th with an employment rate of 56.9%. The provincial range is 36.2% to 63.2%, with half of areas between 42.5% and 54.7% (median: 48.8%).
Data source: Statistics Canada - Labour Force Survey May, 2025
Unemployment rate Provincial Comparison
Among 94 small areas in British Columbia, Cranbrook ranks 8th with an unemployment rate of 5.2%. The provincial range is 3.6% to 15.6%, with half of areas between 5.5% and 7.0% (median: 6.1%).
Data source: Statistics Canada - Labour Force Survey May, 2025
Job openings and employment by occupation and industry for the period 2024-2034
Forecasted number of new job openings in the period 2024-2034
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Data source: Labour Market Analytics, Forecasting & Information
Forecasted employment in the period 2024-2034
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Data source: Labour Market Analytics, Forecasting & Information
High-opportunity occupations
High opportunity occupations by NOC based on forecasted number of job openings in the period 2024-2034
Data source: Labour Market Analytics, Forecasting & Information
BC workforce supply composition for the period 2024-2034
Forecasted number of new job market entrants in the period 2024-2034
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Data source: Labour Market Analytics, Forecasting & Information
These job openings provide a forecast for the demand for labour
with the associated education background. This is a demand projection only
and is not a measure of how many graduates the B.C. education system needs to produce.
These job openings are projected to be supplied through a mix of young
B.C. residents starting work after being educated either in B.C. or
other jurisdictions, immigrants, migrants from other provinces,
or existing residents pursuing additional education.
Planners should take these other possible sources of supply into account
when using these projections for post-secondary program planning purposes.
