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 October 2025 was 14,960, showing a subtle decrease of 10. against October, employment levels fell by 900, facing headwinds.
The employment rate reached 63.1% in October 2025. This represents a decline of 0.0 percentage points from September (63.1%). Year-over-year, the rate decreased by 3.7 percentage points from 66.8%.
The unemployment rate was 6.6% in October 2025, down 0.6 percentage points from September. Compared to October last year (6.0%), the rate has increased by 0.6 percentage points.
Employment rates show a weak correlation (0.04) 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 0.66 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 1,400 jobs from last month and decreased by 8,400 jobs compared to the same month last year.
Part-time Employment increased by 500 jobs from last month and increased by 7,100 jobs year-over-year.
The number of Unemployed individuals decreased by 200 people from the previous month and increased by 2,500 people compared to last year.
The Employment Rate decreased by 0.9 percentage points from a year ago.
The Unemployment Rate increased by 1.2 percentage points from a year ago.
The Participation Rate decreased by 0.1 percentage points year-over-year.
Employment levels decreased by 900 jobs from the previous month and decreased by 1,300 jobs compared to the same month last year.
In the most recent month, employment decreased by 900 jobs. Over the last year, the labor market has decreased by 1,300 jobs.
The Goods sector is mainly driven by industries such as Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas, Construction, Manufacturing, which together account for 89.2% of the sector's workforce.
In the Services sector, Wholesale and retail trade, Health care and social assistance, Accommodation and food services lead employment, representing 46.8% of the sector's 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, Wholesale and retail trade, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Accommodation and food services.
Among 65 small areas in Alberta, Yellowhead County ranks 16th with an employment rate of 63.1%. The provincial range is 51.1% to 70.4%, with half of areas between 58.8% and 63.1% (median: 60.8%).
Among 65 small areas in Alberta, Yellowhead County ranks 45th with an unemployment rate of 6.6%. The provincial range is 5.0% to 10.2%, with half of areas between 5.6% and 6.6% (median: 6.0%).
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