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 August 2025 was 15,890, showing a measured increase of 240. in contrast to August, employment levels dropped by 490, showing weakness.
The employment rate reached 67.0% in August 2025. This represents a rise of 1.0 percentage points from July (66.0%). Year-over-year, the rate decreased by 2.0 percentage points from 69.0%.
The unemployment rate was 9.6% in August 2025, up 1.6 percentage points from July. Compared to August last year (7.3%), the rate has increased by 2.3 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 0.72 shows a strong relationship. This reveals synchronized unemployment patterns, indicating that economic challenges affect both geographic levels similarly.
In the most recent month, Full-time Employment decreased by 4,600 jobs from last month and decreased by 11,000 jobs compared to the same month last year.
Part-time Employment increased by 5,600 jobs from last month and increased by 3,600 jobs year-over-year.
The number of Unemployed individuals decreased by 1,700 people from the previous month and increased by 2,100 people compared to last year.
The Employment Rate decreased by 3.1 percentage points from a year ago.
The Unemployment Rate increased by 1.1 percentage points from a year ago.
The Participation Rate decreased by 2.5 percentage points year-over-year.
Employment levels increased by 1,000 jobs from the previous month and decreased by 7,400 jobs compared to the same month last year.
In the most recent month, employment increased by 1,000 jobs . Over the last year, the labor market has decreased by 7,400 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, Transportation and warehousing, Health care and social assistance.
Among 65 small areas in Alberta, Yellowhead County ranks 15th with an employment rate of 67.0%. The provincial range is 47.1% to 77.6%, with half of areas between 61.4% and 66.9% (median: 64.2%).
Among 65 small areas in Alberta, Yellowhead County ranks 54th with an unemployment rate of 9.6%. The provincial range is 5.6% to 12.2%, with half of areas between 6.5% and 8.3% (median: 7.4%).
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