REGINA — The most recent labour force numbers from Statistics Canada show that Saskatchewan added 16,500 full-time jobs year-over-year in August.
Saskatchewan saw the lowest unemployment rate amongst provinces at 4.7 per cent.
Saskatchewan full-time employment hit a record-high of 534,300 in August 2025.
Year-over-year, full-time employment increased by 16,500, an increase of 3.2 per cent. Employment for women is up 12,300, an increase of 4.4 per cent, and employment for men is up 3,900, an increase of 1.2 per cent.
Saskatchewan's two biggest cities also saw year-over-year growth. Compared to August 2024, Regina's employment was up 7,300, an increase of 5.0 per cent and Saskatoon's employment was up 1,900, an increase of 0.9 per cent.
Year-over-year gains were reported for health care and social assistance, up 12,000, an increase of 12.8 per cent. Construction is up 5,100, an increase of 11.4 per cent and accommodations and food services is up 4,600, an increase of 15 per cent.
Saskatchewan ranked second amongst the provinces for year-over-year growth in the value of building permits in June 2025 and first for year-to-date growth in the value of building permits and urban housing starts.
