Labour Force of Waterloo Region
Monthly Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo CMA Employment
January 2008: 256,100 (67.4%)
February 2008: 254,600 (66.9%)
March 2008: 252,900 (66.4%)
April 2008: 252,800 (66.3%)
May 2008: 251,800 (66.0%)
June 2008: 252,700 (66.1%)
July 2008: 252,300 (65.9%)
August 2008: 255,000 (66.6%)
September 2008: 258,400 (67.4%)
October 2008: 261,700 (68.1%)
November 2008: 263,600 (68.5%)
December 2008: 259,200 (67.3%)
January 2009: 255,300 (66.2%)
February 2009: 253,400 (65.7%)
March 2009: 252,700 (65.4%)
April 2009: 251,500 (65.1%)
May 2009: 250,300 (64.7%)
June 2009: 250,500 (64.7%)
July 2009: 250,900 (64.7%)
August 2009: 252,300 (65.0%)
September 2009: 253,800 (65.3%)
October 2009: 253,900 (65.2%)
November 2009: 250,500 (64.3%)
December 2009: 247,200 (63.4%)
January 2010: 244,800 (62.7%)
February 2010: 246,000 (62.9%)
March 2010: 249,500 (63.7%)
April 2010: 254,100 (64.9%)
May 2010: 260,500 (66.4%)
June 2010: 264,600 (67.4%)
July 2010: 269,100 (68.4%)
August 2010: 267,200 (67.8%)
September 2010: 264,000 (66.9%)
October 2010: 257,200 (65.1%)
November 2010: 255,500 (64.6%)
December 2010: 256,600 (64.8%)
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Labour Force of Waterloo Region
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From Kitchener-Waterloo | Member Since Dec 2009 | 5,686 Posts#2104-08-2011 07:12 AMMarch 2011
Released April 8, 2011
Overall employment was unchanged in March, as gains in full-time work were offset by declines in part time. The unemployment rate edged down 0.1 percentage points to 7.7%. Over the past 12 months, employment has risen by 1.8% (+305,000).
Full-time employment rose by 91,000 in March, and was offset by a decline of 92,000 in part time. This large full-time increase brought gains in full-time employment to 251,000 (+1.8%) over the past 12 months, while part time increased by 54,000 (+1.7%). There were employment gains in accommodation and food services as well as construction in March, and losses in health care and social assistance and in public administration. The number of public sector employees fell in March. Compared with 12 months earlier, public sector growth (+2.4%) was slightly faster than that of private sector employees (+2.1%), while self-employment was unchanged. In March, employment declined in Quebec and increased in Prince Edward Island. There were no notable changes in overall employment in the other provinces. Employment increased for men aged 25 and over, while it declined among youths aged 15 to 24 and women 55 and over.
Gains in accommodation and food services as well as construction
The number of workers in accommodation and food services increased by 36,000 in March. This gain brought employment in this industry to roughly the same level as 12 months earlier. Employment in construction rose by 24,000 in March, continuing an upward trend that began in July 2009. Over the past 12 months, employment in this industry has increased by 5.3% (+64,000), one of the highest rates of growth among all industries. There were small losses in health care and social assistance (-17,000) and in public administration (-13,000). Over the past 12 months, employment in these industries increased by 2.9% and 2.1% respectively.
Little employment change across provinces
Employment in Quebec edged down 15,000 in March, and the unemployment rate held steady at 7.7%. Over the past 12 months, employment growth in the province was 1.6% (+62,000). In March, employment in Prince Edward Island increased by 1,400 and the unemployment rate was 11.2%. This increase brought employment just above levels of one year earlier. In Ontario, total employment was little changed, as full-time gains of 63,000 were offset by part-time losses of 58,000. The unemployment rate was 8.1%. Over the past 12 months, employment grew by 2.1% in this province. While there was little change in employment in British Columbia, the unemployment rate fell from 8.8% to 8.1% as fewer people looked for work.
Gains among adult men offset by losses among youths, women 55 and over
Employment for men aged 25 and over was up 32,000 in March, with increases in full time. The gains were shared between men 25 to 54 and 55 and over. Employment growth over the past 12 months among core-age men was 2.1%, while that of men 55 and over was 4.9%. Employment in March was unchanged for core-age women and fell by 17,000 for women aged 55 and over. Compared with 12 months earlier, employment was unchanged for core-age women, while it increased by 6.6% for women 55 and over. The number of employed 15- to 24- year-olds fell by 17,000 in March, with notable losses in part-time work. The unemployment rate was little changed at 14.4%. Compared with 12 months earlier, youth employment increased by 0.5%.
Quarterly update for the territories
The Labour Force Survey also collects labour market data about the territories. These data are produced monthly in the form of three-month moving averages. The territorial estimates presented in this release are not seasonally adjusted; therefore, comparisons are made on a year-over-year basis. All three territories saw employment gains in the first quarter of 2011 compared with the same quarter of 2010. In Yukon, employment increased by 2,500 in the three months ending in March 2011 compared with the same period in 2010. In the first quarter of 2011, the unemployment rate was 5.1%. Employment in the Northwest Territories rose by 1,700 from the first quarter of 2010 to the same period in 2011, pushing the unemployment rate down to 6.3%. In Nunavut, employment increased by 500 in the first quarter of 2011 compared with the first quarter of 2010. However, the number of people searching for work also increased, bringing the unemployment rate up to 17.3%.
The next release of the Labour Force Survey will be on May 6.
Table 5-1: Labour force characteristics by census metropolitan area (seasonally adjusted) — 3 month moving average
Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo, Ontario
Figures in Thousands (Except Rates)
February 2011 March 2011 Change from Percent change from last month last December twelve months ago last month last December twelve months ago Population 405.7 406.1 0.4 1.3 6.1 0.1 0.3 1.5 Labour force 290.4 295.8 5.4 13.5 13.0 1.9 4.8 4.6 Employment 271.3 276.0 4.7 14.5 20.2 1.7 5.5 7.9 Unemployment 19.1 19.9 0.8 -0.8 -7.1 4.2 -3.9 -26.3 Participation rate 71.6 72.8 1.2 3.1 2.1 ... ... ... Unemployment rate 6.6 6.7 0.1 -0.6 -2.8 ... ... ... Employment rate 66.9 68.0 1.1 3.4 4.0 ... ... ... -
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From Kitchener-Waterloo | Member Since Dec 2009 | 5,686 Posts#2205-06-2011 06:02 PMApril 2011
Released May 6, 2011
Following two months of little change, employment rose by 58,000 in April, mainly in part time. The unemployment rate edged down 0.1 percentage points to 7.6%. Compared with April 2010, employment has grown by 283,000 (+1.7%).
There were gains in finance, insurance, real estate and leasing as well as in business, building and other support services in April. Employment was essentially unchanged in the other industries. In April, Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador were the only provinces with notable employment gains. At the same time, employment declined in Nova Scotia and Manitoba while there was little change in the remaining provinces. The number of employees rose in both the private and public sectors in April. Over the past 12 months, employment in the public sector has grown by 2.8% compared with 1.6% in the private sector, while self-employment was little changed. Employment in part time increased by 41,000 in April, and it edged up in full time. Over the past 12 months, full-time employment grew by 1.9% compared with 0.8% in part time. With April's slight gain, full-time employment has returned to the level of October 2008 for the first time. The total number of hours worked, however, remained 0.6% below its October 2008 level. Employment was up among women aged 55 and over in April, while it changed little for the other demographic groups.
Service sector leads employment gains
The largest employment gains in April were in the service sector, led by finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (+19,000) and business, building and other support services (+17,000). In the goods sector, employment in natural resources (+6,600) edged up in April. Employment in both manufacturing and construction was little changed in April. Over the past 12 months, however, these industries had employment gains of 3.3% and 2.7% respectively. Despite little change over the last few months, the fastest employment growth since April 2010 was in transportation and warehousing (+7.7%). The second fastest year-over-year growth was in health care and social assistance (+3.6%), continuing its long-term upward trend.
Employment in Ontario continues upward trend
Employment in Ontario rose by 55,000 in April, driven by gains in part time (+46,000). As a result, the unemployment rate declined by 0.2 percentage points to 7.9%, its lowest level since December 2008. Despite April's part-time gain, Ontario's employment growth of 157,000 (+2.4%) over the past 12 months was all in full time. Newfoundland and Labrador was the only other province with a notable employment gain in April, up 3,100. Over the past 12 months, the number of workers rose by 15,000 or 6.9%, the fastest rate of growth of all provinces. In April, the unemployment rate fell by 1.3 percentage points to 11.1%, its lowest rate since 1976, when comparable data became available. In April, employment fell by 5,500 in Nova Scotia and by 3,300 in Manitoba. In Quebec, employment was unchanged in April, and the unemployment rate was 7.8%. Compared with 12 months earlier, employment in the province was up 1.2% (+46,000).
Fastest employment growth among women 55 and over
Employment rose among women 55 and over, up 29,000 in April. Compared with 12 months earlier, employment among these women increased by 102,000 or 7.9%, the fastest rate of growth of all demographic groups. Among youths aged 15 to 24 and core-aged workers (25 to 54), employment held steady in April. Over the past 12 months, employment among youths and core-aged women was little changed, while it was up 105,000 (+1.7%) among core-aged men.
The next release of the Labour Force Survey will be on June 10.
Table 5-1: Labour force characteristics by census metropolitan area (seasonally adjusted) — 3 month moving average
Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo, Ontario
Figures in Thousands (Except Rates)
March 2011 April 2011 Change from Percent change from last month last December twelve months ago last month last December twelve months ago Population 406.1 406.6 0.5 1.8 6.1 0.1 0.4 1.5 Labour force 295.8 300.9 5.1 18.6 14.7 1.7 6.6 5.1 Employment 276.0 280.1 4.1 18.6 19.7 1.5 7.1 7.6 Unemployment 19.9 20.8 0.9 0.1 -5.0 4.5 0.5 -19.4 Participation rate 72.8 74.0 1.2 4.3 2.5 ... ... ... Unemployment rate 6.7 6.9 0.2 -0.4 -2.1 ... ... ... Employment rate 68.0 68.9 0.9 4.3 3.9 ... ... ... -
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From Kitchener-Waterloo | Member Since Dec 2009 | 5,686 Posts#2307-08-2011 08:58 AMJune 2011
Released July 8, 2011
Employment rose for the third consecutive month, up 28,000 in June. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 7.4% as the number of people participating in the labour market increased. Over the past 12 months, employment has grown by 238,000 (+1.4%).
Employment was up in transportation and warehousing in June, while it fell in professional, scientific and technical services. There was little change in the other industries. Increases in the number of employees working in the public and private sectors were tempered by a decline in the number of self-employed. Over the past 12 months, public sector employment rose by 2.5%, private sector employment was up 1.5%, while the number of self-employed was little changed. Ontario, Alberta and Nova Scotia posted employment gains in June, while there were declines in Quebec as well as Newfoundland and Labrador. Employment was little changed in the other provinces. The bulk of June's employment increase occurred among women aged 25 to 54. Compared with 12 months earlier, the unemployment rate for students aged 17 to 19 was down in June, while it was little changed for students aged 20 to 24.
Gains in transportation and warehousing
Employment rose by 15,000 in transportation and warehousing in June. Since June 2010, this industry experienced the fastest employment growth of all industries at 5.4% (+43,000). Following steady growth since the start of 2011, employment in professional, scientific and technical services was down 19,000 in June. Compared with 12 months earlier, employment in the industry is up 1.3% (+16,000). For the third consecutive month, employment in construction was little changed. However, the number of people working in this industry has increased by 3.2% (+39,000) since June 2010. Manufacturing employment was little changed in June, following a decline in May. Over the past 12 months, employment in this industry has risen by 30,000 or 1.7%, slightly faster than the pace of overall employment growth (+1.4%).
Public sector adds employees while self-employment declines
The number of employees in the public sector rose by 51,000 in June, while it was up 22,000 in the private sector. At the same time, the number of self-employed fell by 44,000. Over the past 12 months, employment has grown 2.5% in the public sector (+87,000). Over the same period, private sector employment increased by 1.5% (+159,000), while the number of self-employed was little changed. Part-time work accounted for much of the monthly increase in June. Over the past 12 months, however, growth in full time contributed 205,000 of the 238,000 increase in overall employment.
Ontario and Alberta drive employment gains
Employment in Ontario was up 40,000 in June, following a slight decline in May. Over the past 12 months, employment in the province increased 114,000 (+1.7%), almost entirely in full-time work. The unemployment rate fell by 0.2 percentage points in June to 7.7%. In Alberta, employment rose by 22,000. At the same time, the unemployment rate edged up to 5.6%, as there were more people looking for work. Employment in the province continued on its upward trend, growing by 3.5% between June 2010 and June 2011, more than twice the national pace of growth (+1.4%). Nova Scotia also posted employment gains in June, up 3,800. Despite this gain, employment in the province is down 0.8% over the past 12 months. Employment in Quebec fell by 16,000, mostly among 15- to 24-year-olds. An increase in the number of people looking for work pushed the unemployment rate up 0.6 percentage points to 7.9%. Newfoundland and Labrador also experienced a decline in employment in June, down 7,400. Nevertheless, employment in the province was 2.4% above the level of June 2010.
Employment growth primarily among core-aged women
Employment rose by 28,000 among core-aged women (25 to 54 years) in June, while it held steady among the other demographic groups. Compared with 12 months earlier, employment increased at the fastest pace among workers aged 55 and over, with growth of 5.4% (+71,000) among women and 4.0% (+64,000) among men. Over the same period, employment among core-aged men increased by 1.3% (+79,000), while it was little changed for core-aged women and youths.
Student summer employment
From May to August, the Labour Force Survey collects labour market information about young people aged 15 to 24 who were attending school full time in March and intend to return to school in the fall. The May and June survey results provide the first indicators of the summer job market, while the July and August data will provide further insight. The published estimates are not seasonally adjusted; therefore, comparisons can only be made on a year-over-year basis. For students aged 20 to 24, the employment rate was little changed at 67.4% in June compared with June 2010. However, this rate was 4.2 percentage points above their rate in June 2009, a time when the student job market was particularly affected by the labour market downturn. The unemployment rate of 11.0% for these students was little changed in June compared with June 2010. In June, the employment rate for 17- to 19-year-old students was 53.8%, slightly above their rates in both June 2010 and June 2009. Their unemployment rate fell 2.2 percentage points to 13.8% in June compared with June 2010.
Quarterly update on the territories
The Labour Force Survey also collects labour market information about the territories. This information is produced monthly in the form of three-month moving averages. Not all estimates are seasonally adjusted, therefore comparisons should only be made on a year-over-year basis. All three territories saw employment gains in the second quarter compared with the same quarter of 2010. In Yukon, employment increased by 1,700 (+9.7%) in the second quarter compared with the same quarter in 2010. At the same time, the unemployment rate declined by 1.6 percentage points to 6.3%.mEmployment in the Northwest Territories rose by 1,000 (+4.6%) from the second quarter of 2010 to the second quarter in 2011. The unemployment rate was little changed at 8.1%. In Nunavut, employment increased by 500 (+4.4%) in the second quarter compared with the second quarter of 2010. The unemployment rate was 16.6%, 2.6 percentage points lower than the same quarter of 2010.
The next release of the Labour Force Survey will be on August 5.
Table 5-1: Labour force characteristics by census metropolitan area (seasonally adjusted) — 3 month moving average
Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo, Ontario
Figures in Thousands (Except Rates)
May 2011 June 2011 Change from Percent change from last month last December twelve months ago last month last December twelve months ago Population 407.1 407.6 0.5 2.8 6.1 0.1 0.7 1.5 Labour force 301.2 300.9 -0.3 18.6 9.1 -0.1 6.6 3.1 Employment 279.3 280.2 0.9 18.7 11.0 0.3 7.2 4.1 Unemployment 21.9 20.7 -1.2 0.0 -1.9 -5.5 0.0 -8.4 Participation rate 74.0 73.8 -0.2 4.1 1.1 ... ... ... Unemployment rate 7.3 6.9 -0.4 -0.4 -0.8 ... ... ... Employment rate 68.6 68.7 0.1 4.1 1.7 ... ... ... -
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From Kitchener-Waterloo | Member Since Dec 2009 | 5,686 Posts#2407-08-2011 09:24 AM
Awesome report, it represents:
RECORD HIGH EMPLOYMENT
In Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo CMA
The previous record was 280,100 in April. Following a dip in May, employment rose by 900 in June to hit the new record level of 280,200. The unemployment rate dropped to 6.9%. Over the past 12 months, local employment has grown by 11,000 (+4.1%).
My favourite comparison metric is the employment rate, which currently stands at 68.7% in our area, the 3rd Highest in Canada!
June 2011
Calgary, Alberta 69.9 Edmonton, Alberta 68.9 Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo, Ontario 68.7 Regina, Saskatchewan 68.6 Ottawa-Gatineau, Ontario/Quebec 67.6 Guelph, Ontario 66.9 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 66.6 Barrie, Ontario 66.2 Halifax, Nova Scotia 65.8 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador 65.4 Winnipeg, Manitoba 65.3 Brantford, Ontario 64.4 Kelowna, British Columbia 63.9 Québec, Quebec 63.8 Oshawa, Ontario 62.9 Toronto, Ontario 62.3 Montréal, Quebec 61.7 Moncton, New Brunswick 61.7 Vancouver, British Columbia 61.6 Hamilton, Ontario 61.4 Victoria, British Columbia 61.2 Sherbrooke, Quebec 61.2 Kingston, Ontario 61.1 Saint John, New Brunswick 61.1 Abbotsford-Mission, British Columbia 59.3 Greater Sudbury, Ontario 58.9 London, Ontario 58.4 St. Catharines-Niagara, Ontario 58.2 Peterborough, Ontario 56.2 Thunder Bay, Ontario 56.0 Windsor, Ontario 55.1 Trois-Rivičres, Quebec 55.0 Saguenay, Quebec 54.0 -
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From Vancouver | Member Since Jan 2010 | 79 Posts#2507-09-2011 11:45 PM
Kitchener was featured on the Vancouver news as the job hot spot in Canada. If that continues I could be tempted back as housing cost out here are insane. Mind you, KW is not cheap either...at least compared to the rest of SW Ontario but compared with YVR its a dream.
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From Kitchener-Waterloo | Member Since Dec 2009 | 5,686 Posts#2608-05-2011 04:45 PMJuly 2011
Released August 5, 2011
Following three consecutive months of increases, employment was little changed in July. The unemployment rate declined by 0.2 percentage points to 7.2%, as fewer people participated in the labour market.
Employment increased by 252,000 (+1.5%) compared with July 2010, with the growth in full time and among private sector employees. In July, employment increased in construction, transportation and warehousing as well as retail and wholesale trade. At the same time, there were decreases in health care and social assistance; educational services; business, building and other support services; natural resources as well as agriculture. An increase in the number of private sector employees was offset by a decline in the public sector. There were more people working in Alberta and in Newfoundland and Labrador in July, while there was a decline in Ontario. There was little or no change in the other provinces. In July, younger students aged 15 to 16 experienced more difficulty finding work than their older counterparts. Their unemployment rate was similar to that of July 2009, while the rate for students aged 20 to 24 dropped by half.
Gains in construction, transportation and warehousing
Employment in construction rose by 31,000 in July, following three months of little change. This increase brings gains over the past 12 months to 66,000 (+5.3%). Employment in transportation and warehousing rose for the second consecutive month, up 28,000 in July. Compared with 12 months earlier, employment in transportation and warehousing increased by 7.2%, the highest growth rate of all industries. There were 28,000 more people working in retail and wholesale trade in July. Despite this increase, employment in this industry remained similar to its level of a year earlier. Employment in manufacturing edged up in July. Over the past 12 months, the number of workers in this industry rose by 1.2% (+22,000). Following a long-term upward trend, employment fell by 39,000 in health care and social assistance in July. This decline leaves employment in the industry slightly above its level of July 2010 (+0.7%). Employment in educational services declined by 30,000 in July, all in elementary and secondary schools. Employment also decreased in July in business, building and other support services (-14,000), natural resources (-11,000) as well as agriculture (-9,000).
More private sector employees
The number of employees in the private sector increased for the fifth consecutive month, up 95,000 in July. This brings total gains from 12 months earlier to 241,000 (+2.2%). In contrast, employment in the public sector fell by 72,000 in July, leaving the number of employees in the sector 0.9% above the level of 12 months ago. Self-employment edged down in July, bringing the number of self-employed slightly below its level of 12 months ago (-0.7%). In July, increases in full-time employment were mostly offset by declines in part-time work. Over the last 12 months, full-time employment has grown by 351,000 (+2.6%) while part time has declined by 99,000 (-2.9%).
Employment increases in Alberta
Employment in Alberta rose by 12,000 in July, the third consecutive monthly increase. Employment in the province is now 3.8% higher than 12 months earlier. This is the highest growth rate of all provinces and higher than the national average of 1.5%. Following two consecutive months of decreases, employment in Newfoundland and Labrador increased by 3,800 in July. Compared with 12 months earlier, employment in the province has grown by 3.5%, the second highest growth rate in the country. In Ontario, employment declined by 22,000 in July. Despite this decline, employment growth over the past 12 months stands at 1.6%, similar to the national growth rate. The unemployment rate fell by 0.2 percentage points to 7.5%, the result of a decrease in the number of people participating in the labour market. While employment in Quebec was little changed in July, the unemployment rate fell by 0.7 percentage points to 7.2%, mostly the result of fewer people in the labour market in search of work. Compared with 12 months earlier, employment in the province increased by 1.5%, the same as the national rate of growth.
Student summer employment
From May to August, the Labour Force Survey collects labour market information about young people aged 15 to 24 who were attending school full time in March and intend to return to school in the fall. The published estimates are not seasonally adjusted; therefore, comparisons can only be made on a year-over-year basis. Employment for students aged 15 to 24 was little changed in July compared with 12 months earlier. In July 2011, the unemployment rate for students was 17.4%, similar to that of July 2010. This was lower than the rate of 20.8% observed in July 2009, a time when the student labour market was particularly affected by the labour market downturn. In July 2011, younger students experienced more difficulty than their older counterparts in finding work. The unemployment rate among students aged 15 to 16 was the highest among all students at 32.7% and was similar to their rate of July 2009. Among 17- to 19-year-olds, the unemployment rate was 17.6%, lower than the rate of 19.9% in July 2009. For students aged 20 to 24, it was 7.1%, about half the rate of 13.3% observed two years earlier.
The next release of the Labour Force Survey will be on September 9.
Table 5-1: Labour force characteristics by census metropolitan area (seasonally adjusted) — 3 month moving average
Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo, Ontario
Figures in Thousands (Except Rates)
June 2011 July 2011 Change from Percent change from last month last December twelve months ago last month last December twelve months ago Population 407.6 408.1 0.5 3.3 6.0 0.1 0.8 1.5 Labour force 300.9 299.9 -1.0 17.6 4.8 -0.3 6.2 1.6 Employment 280.2 280.6 0.4 19.1 7.0 0.1 7.3 2.6 Unemployment 20.7 19.3 -1.4 -1.4 -2.2 -6.8 -6.8 -10.2 Participation rate 73.8 73.5 -0.3 3.8 0.1 ... ... ... Unemployment rate 6.9 6.4 -0.5 -0.9 -0.9 ... ... ... Employment rate 68.7 68.8 0.1 4.2 0.8 ... ... ... -
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From Kitchener-Waterloo | Member Since Dec 2009 | 5,686 Posts#2710-07-2011 08:20 AMSeptember 2011
Released October 7, 2011
Following two months of little change, employment rose by 61,000 in September, all in full time. This increase pushed the unemployment rate down 0.2 percentage points to 7.1%, the lowest rate since December 2008.
In the 12 months to September, employment has grown by 1.7% (+294,000), primarily in Ontario and Alberta. Over this period, full-time employment rose by 2.5% (+344,000), part-time work declined 1.5% (-50,000) and total actual hours worked increased 2.0%. September's employment increase was spread across a number of industries, with gains in educational services; professional, scientific and technical services; accommodation and food services; natural resources; and public administration. These gains were partially offset by declines in finance, insurance, real estate and leasing; manufacturing; and information, culture and recreation. There were notable employment increases in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island in September. In September, employment increased among the self-employed and public sector employees. Compared with 12 months earlier, employment growth in the private sector (+2.2%) was faster than that of the public sector (+1.1%), while self-employment rose slightly (+0.6%).
Service sector leads employment gains
Employment in educational services rose by 38,000 in September (see Note to readers). Compared with a year earlier, employment in this industry is up 1.7% (+20,000). The number of workers in professional, scientific and technical services rose by 36,000 in September, continuing an upward trend that began in the summer of 2009. Over the past 12 months, employment in this industry has increased by 4.1% (+53,000), one of the highest rates of growth among all industries. In accommodation and food services, employment was up 31,000 in September. Compared with 12 months earlier, employment increased by 7.6% (+80,000), the highest growth rate among all industries. Following two consecutive months of decline, employment in natural resources increased by 17,000 in September. This gain brings employment in this industry to the same level as 12 months earlier. There were also employment gains in public administration (+14,000), bringing employment back to its level of September 2010. Employment fell by 35,000 in finance, insurance, real estate and leasing. Compared with a year earlier, employment in this industry is down by 1.4% (-15,000). Following little change in the previous three months, employment in manufacturing was down 24,000 in September. This decline leaves employment slightly above its level of September 2010 (+0.8% or +13,000). There were also declines in information, culture and recreation (-22,000). Despite September's decline, employment in this industry increased by 1.5% (+12,000) compared with 12 months earlier. While employment in construction was little changed in September, it was up 4.1% (+50,000) from a year earlier, one of the highest growth rates of all industries.
Large gains in British Columbia
Employment in British Columbia rose by 32,000, all in full-time work. This was the first notable employment gain since July 2010. The unemployment rate fell by 0.8 percentage points to 6.7% in September. In Saskatchewan, employment increased by 4,000 in September. Employment in the province is up 0.9% compared with 12 months earlier, lower than the national average of 1.7%. Employment increased by 2,700 in New Brunswick. Despite this gain, employment in the province was 0.5% lower than 12 months earlier. While employment in Alberta was little changed in September, over the year, employment has grown by 4.8% (+98,000), entirely in full-time work. Employment in Quebec was unchanged in September. With fewer people searching for work, the unemployment rate fell by 0.3 percentage points to 7.3%. Compared with September 2010, employment increased by 0.6%. Ontario employment was little changed for the second consecutive month and the unemployment rate was 7.6%. Over the past 12 months, employment increased by 2.0% (+136,000), above the national growth rate of 1.7%.
Increases among core-aged and older workers
Employment increased among workers aged 25 to 54 in September (+25,000), bringing growth over the previous year to 1.2% (+146,000). In September, employment grew by 21,000 among workers aged 55 and over. Employment for this age group is up 2.7% (+81,000) in the past 12 months. Employment among youths aged 15 to 24 was up slightly, bringing growth since September 2010 to 2.8% (+68,000).
Quarterly update for the territories
Employment in the Northwest Territories rose by 1,500 (+6.7%) from the third quarter of 2010 to the same period in 2011. Employment was little changed in both Yukon and Nunavut. In the third quarter of 2011, the unemployment rate was 7.4% in the Northwest Territories, 4.9% in Yukon and 17.2% in Nunavut.
The next release of the Labour Force Survey will be on November 4.
Table 5-1: Labour force characteristics by census metropolitan area (seasonally adjusted) — 3 month moving average
Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo, Ontario
Figures in Thousands (Except Rates)
August 2011 September 2011 Change from Percent change from last month last December twelve months ago last month last December twelve months ago Population 408.5 409.0 0.5 4.2 5.7 0.1 1.0 1.4 Labour force 298.1 295.4 -2.7 13.1 6.1 -0.9 4.6 2.1 Employment 279.5 275.6 -3.9 14.1 6.5 -1.4 5.4 2.4 Unemployment 18.6 19.8 1.2 -0.9 -0.4 6.5 -4.3 -2.0 Participation rate 73.0 72.2 -0.8 2.5 0.5 ... ... ... Unemployment rate 6.2 6.7 0.5 -0.6 -0.3 ... ... ... Employment rate 68.4 67.4 -1.0 2.8 0.7 ... ... ... -
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From Kitchener-Waterloo | Member Since Dec 2009 | 5,686 Posts#2811-04-2011 07:15 AMOctober 2011
Released November 4, 2011
Following an increase in September, employment declined by 54,000 in October, all in full time. October's loss pushed the unemployment rate up 0.2 percentage points to 7.3%. Over the last year, total employment has risen by 237,000 (+1.4%).
The number of full-time workers declined by 72,000 in October. Despite this loss, full-time employment has grown 1.6% (+226,000) compared with the same month a year earlier, while part-time employment was little changed. Over the same period, total actual hours worked increased by 1.6%. The bulk of the decline in October occurred in manufacturing, followed by construction. Natural resources was the only industry to post notable gains for the month. In October, employment declined among private sector employees. Compared with 12 months earlier, employment grew faster among private sector employees (+1.5%) than among their public sector counterparts (+1.2%) and the self-employed (+1.1%). Employment fell in Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, while it increased in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Table 5-1: Labour force characteristics by census metropolitan area (seasonally adjusted) — 3 month moving average
Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo, Ontario
Figures in Thousands (Except Rates)
September 2011 October 2011 Change from Percent change from last month last December twelve months ago last month last December twelve months ago Population 409.0 409.5 0.5 4.7 5.6 0.1 1.2 1.4 Labour force 295.4 291.0 -4.4 8.7 8.3 -1.5 3.1 2.9 Employment 275.6 271.1 -4.5 9.6 8.8 -1.6 3.7 3.4 Unemployment 19.8 19.9 0.1 -0.8 -0.5 0.5 -3.9 -2.5 Participation rate 72.2 71.1 -1.1 1.4 1.1 ... ... ... Unemployment rate 6.7 6.8 0.1 -0.5 -0.4 ... ... ... Employment rate 67.4 66.2 -1.2 1.6 1.3 ... ... ... -
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From DOWNTOWN | Member Since Mar 2010 | 1,595 Posts#2911-04-2011 08:26 AM
Those numbers go well beyond the RIM layoffs. What is the explanation for the recent downturn in labour force and employment numbers in the Region?
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From Kitchener | Member Since Oct 2010 | 808 Posts#3011-04-2011 11:18 AM
The unemployment rate didn't get hit very hard, but that's mostly thanks to a roughly equal number of people leaving the workforce.
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From Waterloo, ON | Member Since Dec 2010 | 325 Posts#3111-09-2011 04:06 PM
Wound up with a few thoughts about our current labour force situation, not just locally, and wondered what others with a different view of things thought of my perspectives. Check out my post and feel free to discuss.
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From Kitchener-Waterloo | Member Since Dec 2009 | 5,686 Posts#3205-12-2012 07:28 AMLabour Force Survey, April 2012
Released May 11, 2012
Employment increased by 58,000 in April, mostly in full-time work. This was the second consecutive month of notable gains after four months of little change. With more people searching for work, the unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage points to 7.3%.
Compared with 12 months earlier, employment was up 1.2% or 214,000. All of the growth over the 12 months was in full-time work, up 217,000 (+1.6%), while part-time employment was unchanged. The total number of hours worked rose 1.5% over the same period.
Chart 1: Employment
The employment gain in April was primarily in the goods sector, with increases in construction, manufacturing, natural resources and agriculture. Among service industries, education employment increased, while public administration declined.
Employment increased in Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island. There was little change in the other three provinces.
In April, employment rose among people aged 25 to 54 and those aged 55 and over, while there was little change among youths.
Employment increased in April only among private sector employees. Compared with 12 months earlier, the number of private sector employees was up 2.3%, while public sector and self-employment were little changed.
Chart 2: Unemployment rate
Employment up in goods-producing industries
In April, construction employment was up 25,000. Compared with 12 months earlier, employment in this industry rose 3.5%, with notable growth since January.
Employment in manufacturing increased 24,000 in April, continuing an upward trend that started in December 2011. These recent gains offset declines in previous months, leaving employment in manufacturing little changed from 12 months earlier.
There was an employment gain of 17,000 in educational services. Education employment in April 2012 was similar to that of 12 months earlier.
Natural resources employment continued on an upward trend that started in September 2011, with gains of 11,000 in April. This industry remained the fastest growing of all industries, posting year-over-year employment growth of 12.5%.
Agriculture employment increased by 10,000 in April. Employment in this industry was little changed over the past two years.
Following little change from April 2011 to March 2012, employment in public administration declined by 32,000 in April.
Gains in most provinces
In Quebec, employment increased for the second consecutive month, up 23,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was 8.0%. Compared with 12 months earlier, employment in the province was little changed.
Continuing an upward trend that began in February 2011, employment in British Columbia increased by 20,000 in April. Compared with 12 months earlier, employment growth was 2.1%, the third-highest of all provinces. Since the unemployment rate peaked at 8.7% in February 2011, it has gradually declined to 6.2% in April.
Following four months of little change, employment in Alberta increased by 11,000 in April, and the unemployment rate declined 0.4 percentage points to 4.9%. Employment in the province increased 3.9% over the previous 12 months, the fastest growth of all provinces.
Employment in Saskatchewan increased by 6,800 in April, following three months of little change. Compared with 12 months earlier, employment grew 2.3%, the second-highest growth rate among the provinces.
Employment increased by 4,500 in New Brunswick, but was little changed from 12 months earlier.
Employment also increased in Newfoundland and Labrador, up 3,900 in April. Employment has been on an upward trend since October 2011, after declining over the previous five months, leaving the number of employed in the province unchanged over the 12-month period.
Employment in Ontario was little changed in April, but with more people searching for work, the unemployment rate increased 0.4 percentage points to 7.8%. While employment was up compared with 12 months earlier, it was entirely the result of notable gains in March.
Employment up among people aged 25 and over
Following five months of little change, employment increased by 33,000 among people aged 25 to 54. Compared with 12 months earlier, employment for this age group was up 0.5%, with gains among both men and women.
Employment among those aged 55 and over continued on an upward trend, up 26,000 in April. Compared with 12 months earlier, employment among men and women of this age group increased 5.5%, partly the result of population aging.
Following a gain in March, employment for youths in April was little changed, and their unemployment rate remained at 13.9%. Youth employment has been little changed since July 2009.
Canada–United States comparison
The number of employed as a percentage of the working-age population in Canada, that is the employment rate—when adjusted to U.S. concepts—was markedly lower than that of the United States from the early 1990s until 2002. Since 2002, the adjusted employment rate in Canada has been higher, with the gap between the two countries widening since late 2006.
In April, the employment rate was 62.6% in Canada when adjusted to U.S. concepts. This was 4.2 percentage points higher than the comparable rate of 58.4% in the United States. The gap in the employment rates between the two countries has been around 4 percentage points since June 2010.
From the early 1980s until 2008, the adjusted Canadian unemployment rate was higher than the rate in the United States. However, since that time, the Canadian rate has been lower, with a gap of around 2.5 percentage points since late 2009.
In April, the adjusted unemployment rate in Canada was 6.4%, compared with 8.1% in the United States, for a gap of 1.7 percentage points. The gap has narrowed slightly in recent months, mainly as a result of a decline in the number of people actively searching for work in the United States.
Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo CMA
Employment in the Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo CMA increased by 1,000 in April to 284,100 - a new record high. This was the fifth consecutive month of local gains. The employment rate edged up 0.1% to 68.9% - the fourth highest level in Canada (beaten only by Calgary, Guelph & Regina). Compared with 12 months earlier, employment was up 4.4% or 11,300. The local economy has roared back to life by adding 39,300 jobs since January 2010, the recession's low-point.
Table 5-1: Labour force characteristics by census metropolitan area (seasonally adjusted) — 3 month moving average
Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo, Ontario
Figures in Thousands (Except Rates)
March 2012 April 2012 Change from Percent change from last month last December twelve months ago last month last December twelve months ago Population 411.7 412.1 0.4 1.7 5.5 0.1 0.4 1.4 Labour force 303.4 304.3 0.9 12.1 3.7 0.3 4.1 1.2 Employment 283.1 284.1 1.0 11.3 4.4 0.4 4.1 1.6 Unemployment 20.3 20.2 -0.1 0.8 -0.7 -0.5 4.1 -3.3 Participation rate 73.7 73.8 0.1 2.6 -0.1 ... ... ... Unemployment rate 6.7 6.6 -0.1 0.0 -0.4 ... ... ... Employment rate 68.8 68.9 0.1 2.4 0.1 ... ... ... -
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From DOWNTOWN | Member Since Mar 2010 | 1,595 Posts#3305-12-2012 12:18 PM
Simply amazing to think that the Region has added over 39,000 jobs since January 2010.
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From Kitchener-Waterloo | Member Since Dec 2009 | 5,686 Posts#3406-08-2012 10:06 AMLabour Force Survey, May 2012
Released June 8, 2012
Following two months of large gains, employment was unchanged in May, and the unemployment rate remained at 7.3%.
Compared with 12 months earlier, employment increased 1.2% or 203,000. Virtually all of this growth was in full-time work, up 192,000 (+1.4%). The total number of hours worked rose 1.3% over the same period.
Chart 1: Employment
Employment for the month increased in manufacturing, educational services, retail and wholesale trade, and agriculture. At the same time, information, culture and recreation as well as construction showed declines.
Provincially, employment rose in Alberta and New Brunswick, while it fell in Prince Edward Island. There was little change in the other provinces.
In May, employment increased among men aged 25 and over, and changed little in the other major demographic groups.
The number of employees and self-employed held steady in May. Employment growth over the previous 12 months was all among private sector employees (+1.7%).
Chart 2: Unemployment rate
Industry perspective
The number of people working in manufacturing increased by 36,000 in May. Manufacturing employment has been on an upward trend since November 2011.
Employment in educational services increased by 26,000 in May. Compared with 12 months earlier, employment in this industry was up 5.6% (+68,000).
Following a downward trend that started in summer 2011, employment in retail and wholesale trade rose by 24,000 in May. Despite this increase, employment in this industry was 1.5% (-41,000) below its level of 12 months earlier.
In May, employment also rose in agriculture, up by 11,000. Following 10 months of little change, gains in April and May brought employment growth in this industry to 5.0% (+15,000) from 12 months earlier.
Employment in information, culture and recreation fell by 27,000 in May, bringing employment in this industry back to its level of 12 months earlier.
Employment in construction also declined by 27,000 in May, offsetting a gain of similar magnitude in the previous month. Compared with 12 months earlier, employment in this industry was little changed.
Provincial summary
The number of people working in Alberta increased for the second month in a row, up 9,800 in May. This increase pushed the unemployment rate down 0.4 percentage points to 4.5%, the lowest since December 2008. Over the previous 12 months, employment in the province rose 4.1%—the fastest growth of all provinces and exceeding the national average of 1.2%.
Employment in New Brunswick rose for the second consecutive month, up 5,300 in May, and the unemployment rate edged down to 9.4%.
Employment in Quebec edged up in May, following two consecutive months of notable gains, and the unemployment rate was 7.8%. The number of employed in the province was little changed from 12 months earlier.
In Ontario, employment edged down in May, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 7.8%. Compared with 12 months earlier, employment in the province was little changed.
Following notable gains in April, employment in British Columbia was unchanged in May. The unemployment rate rose 1.2 percentage points to 7.4%, as there was a marked increased in the number of job-seekers, particularly among youths. Over the 12 previous months, employment in the province grew by 1.9%, above the national average.
Employment up among men aged 25 and over
For the fourth month in a row, employment rose among men aged 25 and over, up 19,000 in May. Compared with 12 months earlier, the number of employed for this group was up 1.6% (+129,000).
Among women aged 25 and over, employment was unchanged in May. Over the 12 previous months, employment for this group rose 1.7% (+121,000).
Employment edged down among youths aged 15 to 24, and their unemployment rate was 14.3%. Youth employment is roughly at the same level as in July 2009, when the labour market downturn hit a low.
Student summer employment
From May to August, the Labour Force Survey collects labour market data about young people aged 15 to 24 who were attending school full time in March and who intend to return to school full time in the fall. The May survey results provide the first indicators of the summer job market, especially for students aged 20 to 24, as most students aged 15 to 19 are not yet out of school for the summer. The data for June, July and August will provide further insight into the summer job market. The published data are not seasonally adjusted, and therefore comparisons can only be made from one year to another.
The rate of employment among students aged 20 to 24—that is, the number of employed as a percentage of their population—was 58.9% in May 2012. This is lower than the rate of 60.8% observed in May 2011, as the increase in the student population outpaced that of student employment.
The May 2012 employment rate of 58.9% was higher than the 56.3% rate in May 2009, when student employment was hit hard by the labour market downturn.
The unemployment rate for students aged 20 to 24 was 14.9% in May, similar to the rate in May 2011, but well below the 18.2% rate in May 2009.
Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo CMA
Employment in the Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo CMA decreased by 500 in May to 283,600. This was the first monthly loss since November and follows a record high reached the previous month. The employment rate dipped 0.2% to 68.7% - the fifth highest level in Canada (beaten only by Calgary, Regina, Guelph & Edmonton). Compared with 12 months earlier, employment was up 1.6% or 4,600.
Table 5-1: Labour force characteristics by census metropolitan area (seasonally adjusted) — 3 month moving average
Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo, Ontario
Figures in Thousands (Except Rates)
April 2012 May 2012 Change from Percent change from last month last December twelve months ago last month last December twelve months ago Population 412.1 412.6 ... 0.5 2.2 5.5 0.1 0.5 1.4 Labour force 304.3 304.3 1.9 0.0 12.1 3.6 0.0 4.1 1.2 Employment 284.1 283.6 2.1 -0.5 10.8 4.6 -0.2 4.0 1.6 Unemployment 20.2 20.7 1.1 0.5 1.3 -1.0 2.5 6.7 -4.6 Participation rate 73.8 73.8 0.5 0.0 2.6 -0.1 ... ... ... Unemployment rate 6.6 6.8 0.4 0.2 0.2 -0.4 ... ... ... Employment rate 68.9 68.7 0.5 -0.2 2.2 0.2 ... ... ... -
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From Kitchener-Waterloo | Member Since Dec 2009 | 5,686 Posts#3507-06-2012 09:05 AMLabour Force Survey, June 2012
Released July 6, 2012
In June, employment was little changed for the second consecutive month and the unemployment rate edged down 0.1 percentage points to 7.2%, as fewer people searched for work.
Compared with 12 months earlier, employment increased 1.0% or 181,000. At the same time, full-time work was up 222,000 (+1.6%), while part-time work was little changed. The total number of hours worked rose 2.2%.
Chart 1: Employment
In June, there were employment gains in business, building and other support services; health care and social assistance; educational services; and utilities. These gains were offset by declines in information, culture and recreation as well as agriculture.
The number of public sector employees increased by 39,000 in June. Employment growth over the previous 12 months was mostly among private sector employees, up 149,000 (+1.3%).
Employment rose in Ontario and was little changed in the other provinces.
Women aged 25 and over posted employment increases in June, while the number of workers in the other demographic groups was unchanged.
Chart 2: Unemployment rate
Employment gains in service industries
The number of people working in business, building and other support services rose by 24,000 in June. Compared with 12 months earlier, employment in this industry was little changed.
Health care and social assistance added 20,000 workers in June. This industry's employment level was virtually unchanged from 12 months earlier.
Employment in educational services increased by 19,000 in June, bringing total gains during the previous 12 months to 83,000 (+6.9%).
The number of people working in information, culture and recreation declined for the second consecutive month, down 31,000 in June. This decline brings employment in the industry back to levels similar to those recorded in the fall of 2011.
Employment also declined in agriculture in June, down 20,000, offsetting increases in April and May.
Although unchanged in June, employment in natural resources posted the fastest growth rate among all industries over the previous 12 months, up 10.9%.
June's employment gains in Ontario
The number of people working in Ontario increased by 20,000 in June, and the unemployment rate stood at 7.7%. Compared with 12 months earlier, employment in this province was little changed.
While there was little change in employment in Newfoundland and Labrador in June, the unemployment rate increased to 13.0% as more people entered the labour market in search of work. The participation rate, that is, the percentage of people who are employed or searching for work, has been trending upward for the past two years, reaching 62.0% in June—the highest rate in this province since comparable data became available.
Of all provinces, Newfoundland and Labrador had the fastest year-over-year employment growth rate, at 4.0%, followed by Alberta (+2.7%), British Columbia (+2.3%) and Saskatchewan (+2.1%).
Despite little change in the number employed, the unemployment rate in British Columbia declined 0.8 percentage points to 6.6% in June, as fewer people searched for work.
Following three months of gains, employment was unchanged in Quebec in June. The unemployment rate was 7.7%.
Employment up among women aged 25 and over
Employment rose among women aged 25 and over, up 18,000 in June, bringing growth during the previous 12 months to 1.6% (+114,000).
Among men aged 25 and over, employment was unchanged in June. Over the previous 12 months, employment increased 1.4% (+110,000) for this group.
Employment among youths aged 15 to 24 was little changed in June, and the unemployment rate rose 0.5 percentage points to 14.8%. Youth employment has remained at the same level since July 2009, when the labour market downturn hit a low.
Student summer employment
From May to August, the Labour Force Survey collects labour market information about young people aged 15 to 24 who were attending school full time in March and intend to return to school full time in the fall. The May and June survey results provide the first indicators of the summer job market, while the July and August data will provide further insight. The published data are not seasonally adjusted; therefore, comparisons can only be made on a year-over-year basis.
The rate of employment among students aged 20 to 24, that is, the number of employed as a percentage of their population, was 63.2% in June 2012, down from 67.4% in June 2011. The June 2012 rate matches the rate observed in June 2009, when student employment was hard hit by the labour market downturn, and is also the lowest June employment rate since comparable data became available in 1977.
The unemployment rate for these students was 13.0% in June, up from 11.0% a year earlier, but lower than the 14.0% observed in June 2009.
The employment rate for 17- to 19-year-old students was 51.4% in June, below the rate observed in both June 2011 and June 2009. Compared with June 2011, the unemployment rate for these students increased 3.5 percentage points to 17.3%.
Quarterly update for the territories
The Labour Force Survey also collects labour market information about the territories. This information is produced monthly in the form of three-month moving averages. The following data are not seasonally adjusted; therefore, comparisons should only be made on a year-over-year basis.
In the second quarter of 2012, employment levels and unemployment rates were little changed in all three territories compared with the second quarter of 2011. The unemployment rate in the second quarter of 2012 was 7.8% in Yukon, 8.5% in the Northwest Territories and 15.7% in Nunavut.
Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo CMA
Employment in the Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo CMA decreased by 2,900 in June to 282,700. This was the second consecutive monthly drop, albeit starting from a record level. The employment rate fell 0.7% to 68.0% - now the sixth highest level in Canada (beaten by Calgary, Edmonton, Guelph, Regina & Ottawa-Gatineau). Compared with 12 months earlier, employment was up 0.2% or 700.
Table 5-1: Labour force characteristics by census metropolitan area (seasonally adjusted) — 3 month moving average
Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo, Ontario
Figures in Thousands (Except Rates)
May 2012 June 2012 Change from Percent change from last month last December twelve months ago last month last December twelve months ago Population 412.6 413.0 0.4 2.6 5.4 0.1 0.6 1.3 Labour force 304.3 301.6 -2.7 9.4 0.9 -0.9 3.2 0.3 Employment 283.6 280.7 -2.9 7.9 0.7 -1.0 2.9 0.2 Unemployment 20.7 20.9 0.2 1.5 0.2 1.0 7.7 1.0 Participation rate 73.8 73.0 -0.8 1.8 -0.8 ... ... ... Unemployment rate 6.8 6.9 0.1 0.3 0.0 ... ... ... Employment rate 68.7 68.0 -0.7 1.5 -0.7 ... ... ...
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From Kitchener-Waterloo | Member Since Dec 2009 | 5,686 Posts#3601-04-2013 05:28 PMLabour Force Survey, December 2012
Released January 4, 2013
Employment rose by 40,000 in December, the fourth increase in five months. December's increase was all in full-time work. The unemployment rate declined 0.1 percentage points to 7.1%, the lowest in four years.
Compared with 12 months earlier, employment increased 1.8% or 312,000, all in full-time work. Over the same period, the total number of hours worked rose 1.6%.
Provincially, employment increased in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island in December. At the same time, there was a decline in Nova Scotia.
Employment rose among private sector employees in December, up 59,000, while there was little change in public sector employment and self-employment.
Year over year, employment gains among private sector employees totaled 242,000 (+2.2%), while public sector employment rose by 92,000 (+2.6%). Over the same period, the number of self-employed was little changed.
Among industries, employment increased in transportation and warehousing as well as construction, while there were fewer workers in professional, scientific and technical services; natural resources; and public administration.
In December, employment increased among core-aged men 25 to 54. Over the year, employment gains were shared among core-aged workers and those 55 and over, while employment among youths was unchanged.
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