Updated monthly, local monthly workforce trends focus on total employment, and employment unemployment rates estimates at "small-area" level.
Yellowhead County consists of the following communities: Yellowhead County, Hinton, Edson .
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Total employment in June 2025 was 15,670, showing a modest increase of 240. from June, employment levels showed a decline of 670, showing strain.
The employment rate reached 66.1% in June 2025. This represents a rise of 1.0 percentage points from May (65.1%). Year-over-year, the rate decreased by 2.8 percentage points from 68.9%.
The unemployment rate was 7.2% in June 2025, up 0.3 percentage points from May. Compared to June last year (6.4%), the rate has increased by 0.8 percentage points.
Employment rates show a weak correlation (0.21) between regional and local levels. This suggests distinct local employment rate patterns, suggesting that local labor market conditions operate independently.
The unemployment rate correlation of 0.55 shows a moderate relationship. This suggests some common unemployment drivers, indicating that there is partial alignment in labor market stress.
In the most recent month, Full-time Employment decreased by 2,000 jobs from last month and decreased by 13,600 jobs compared to the same month last year.
Part-time Employment increased by 2,000 jobs from last month and decreased by 10,000 jobs year-over-year.
The number of Unemployed individuals decreased by 400 people from the previous month and increased by 3,900 people compared to last year.
The Employment Rate decreased by 8.9 percentage points from a year ago.
The Unemployment Rate increased by 2.4 percentage points from a year ago.
The Participation Rate decreased by 7.6 percentage points year-over-year.
Employment levels remained unchanged from the previous month and decreased by 23,600 jobs compared to the same month last year.
In the most recent month, employment remained unchanged . Over the last year, the labor market has decreased by 23,600 jobs .
The Goods sector is mainly driven by industries such as Construction, Manufacturing, and Agriculture, which together account for a substantial share of the workforce.
In the Services sector, Health Care, Retail, and Professional Services lead employment, representing a dominant portion of the workforce.
These industries saw the largest month-over-month changes, indicating short-term trends.
The year-over-year changes provide insights into longer-term shifts, highlighting industries that have grown or declined significantly.
Employment has seen a decline over the year, highlighting some challenges in the job market. Key industries driving the trend are: Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas, Construction, Wholesale and retail trade, Health care and social assistance, Accommodation and food services.
Among 65 small areas in Alberta, Yellowhead County ranks 25th with an employment rate of 66.1%. The provincial range is 53.4% to 80.1%, with half of areas between 62.1% and 67.4% (median: 65.1%).
Among 65 small areas in Alberta, Yellowhead County ranks 55th with an unemployment rate of 7.2%. The provincial range is 4.8% to 10.2%, with half of areas between 5.4% and 6.4% (median: 5.8%).
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