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 May 2025 was 15,430, showing a substantial decrease of 1,150. compared to May, employment levels showed a decline of 610, showing weakness.
The employment rate reached 65.1% in May 2025. This represents a decline of 4.9 percentage points from April (70.0%). Year-over-year, the rate decreased by 2.6 percentage points from 67.7%.
The unemployment rate was 6.9% in May 2025, down 0.3 percentage points from April. Compared to May last year (6.6%), the rate has increased by 0.3 percentage points.
Employment rates show a weak correlation (0.07) 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 0.45 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 600 jobs from last month and decreased by 10,100 jobs compared to the same month last year.
Part-time Employment increased by 300 jobs from last month and decreased by 12,800 jobs year-over-year.
The number of Unemployed individuals increased by 500 people from the previous month and increased by 4,600 people compared to last year.
The Employment Rate decreased by 8.8 percentage points from a year ago.
The Unemployment Rate increased by 2.7 percentage points from a year ago.
The Participation Rate decreased by 7.3 percentage points year-over-year.
Employment levels increased by 900 jobs from the previous month and decreased by 22,900 jobs compared to the same month last year.
In the most recent month, employment increased by 900 jobs . Over the last year, the labor market has decreased by 22,900 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 21st with an employment rate of 65.1%. The provincial range is 53.0% to 78.1%, with half of areas between 60.7% and 65.8% (median: 63.4%).
Among 65 small areas in Alberta, Yellowhead County ranks 43rd with an unemployment rate of 6.9%. The provincial range is 5.1% to 10.2%, with half of areas between 5.8% and 7.0% (median: 6.3%).
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