Workforce Composition by Status

In the most recent month, Full-time Employment increased by 3,900 jobs from last month and increased by 2,000 jobs compared to the same month last year.

Part-time Employment decreased by 200 jobs from last month and increased by 200 jobs year-over-year.

The number of Unemployed individuals increased by 100 people from the previous month and decreased by 1,100 people compared to last year.

Employment, Unemployment, and Participation Rate

The Employment Rate increased by 0.6 percentage points from a year ago.

The Unemployment Rate decreased by 1.3 percentage points from a year ago.

The Participation Rate decreased by 0.1 percentage points year-over-year.

Jobs Added or Lost by Month

Employment levels increased by 3,700 jobs from the previous month and increased by 2,100 jobs compared to the same month last year.

In the most recent month, employment increased by 3,700 jobs . Over the last year, the labor market has increased by 2,100 jobs .

Top 3 Industries in Goods Sector

• Construction : 11,900 workers.
• Manufacturing : 5,700 workers.
• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas : 4,500 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 : 16,000 workers.
• Wholesale and retail trade : 14,800 workers.
• Accommodation and food services : 10,100 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

• Educational services : Change of 1,600 workers ( decreased by 27.59 %).
• Health care and social assistance : Change of 1,200 workers ( increased by 8.11 %).
• Accommodation and food services : Change of 1,200 workers ( increased by 13.48 %).
• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas : Change of 1,000 workers ( increased by 28.57 %).
• Other services (except public administration) : Change of 900 workers ( increased by 45 %).

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

Top 5 Industries by Change from Same Month Last Year

• Health care and social assistance : Change of 4,500 workers ( increased by 39.13 %).
• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas : Change of 3,700 workers ( decreased by 45.12 %).
• Construction : Change of 3,200 workers ( increased by 36.78 %).
• Accommodation and food services : Change of 3,100 workers ( increased by 44.29 %).
• 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

The overall employment trend is positive, with strong growth in the past year. 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 June 2025 was 15,400, showing a measured increase of 280. relative to June, employment levels increased by 50, maintaining momentum.

Employment Rate Dynamics

The employment rate reached 61.6% in June 2025. This represents a rise of 1.0 percentage points from May (60.6%). Year-over-year, the rate decreased by 0.8 percentage points from 62.4%.

Unemployment Rate Trends

The unemployment rate was 5.4% in June 2025, down 0.2 percentage points from May. Compared to June last year (5.3%), the rate has increased by 0.1 percentage points.

Employment: Regional vs Local Patterns

The weak correlation (-0.33) 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 (-0.30) 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.

Cranbrook consists of the following communities: Combined Cranbrook Areas .