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 September 2025 was 14,970, showing a considerable decrease of 920. versus September, employment levels decreased by 1,030, showing strain.
The employment rate reached 63.1% in September 2025. This represents a decline of 3.9 percentage points from August (67.0%). Year-over-year, the rate decreased by 4.3 percentage points from 67.4%.
The unemployment rate was 7.2% in September 2025, down 2.4 percentage points from August. Compared to September last year (5.6%), the rate has increased by 1.6 percentage points.
Employment rates show a weak correlation (-0.08) 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 0.69 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 increased by 400 jobs from last month and decreased by 8,400 jobs compared to the same month last year.
Part-time Employment increased by 3,800 jobs from last month and increased by 7,700 jobs year-over-year.
The number of Unemployed individuals decreased by 1,900 people from the previous month and increased by 2,200 people compared to last year.
The Employment Rate decreased by 0.7 percentage points from a year ago.
The Unemployment Rate increased by 1 percentage points from a year ago.
The Participation Rate remained unchanged year-over-year.
Employment levels increased by 4,200 jobs from the previous month and decreased by 700 jobs compared to the same month last year.
In the most recent month, employment increased by 4,200 jobs . Over the last year, the labor market has decreased by 700 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, Wholesale and retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Health care and social assistance, Accommodation and food services.
Among 65 small areas in Alberta, Yellowhead County ranks 17th with an employment rate of 63.1%. The provincial range is 50.8% to 72.7%, with half of areas between 58.8% and 63.2% (median: 60.7%).
Among 65 small areas in Alberta, Yellowhead County ranks 48th with an unemployment rate of 7.2%. The provincial range is 4.8% to 11.7%, with half of areas between 5.4% and 7.0% (median: 6.1%).
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