Stats Canada says Saskatchewan’s job growth is remaining steady, with 3,900 new jobs introduced in the province last month compared to January of 2019.

While the unemployment rate sat at six percent in January, job numbers were up by 1,200 compared to December of 2019.

In a news release, Immigration and Career Training minister Jeremy Harrison says this is the 18th consecutive month of growth for the province.

Some of the employment highlights in January include a 5,000 job increase for off-reserve Aboriginal employment, and employment of women increased by 4,800 jobs year-over-year.