SASKATCHEWAN ACHIEVES RECORD EMPLOYMENT LEVELS WITH 26,300 FULL-TIME JOBS ADDED IN JUNE 2025

Saskatchewan’s labour market surged in June 2025, according to Statistics Canada and provincial reports. The province recorded a historic full‑time employment gain of 26,300 jobs—an impressive 5.2% year‑over‑year increase—bringing full‑time positions to a record 533,800 and total employment to 636,800 . Meanwhile, the unemployment rate fell to a record low of 4.9%—the lowest among all provinces and significantly below the national average of 6.9% .

Job growth was broad‑based across demographic groups. Off‑reserve Indigenous employment rose 10.2% (+6,300 jobs), marking a 12th consecutive month of increases; Indigenous youth employment jumped 21.8% (+2,200). Women saw a 4.6% boost (+13,200 jobs), while male employment increased by 2.2% (+7,300) .

The largest sectoral gains occurred in healthcare and social assistance (+12.7%, +11,800 jobs), construction (+14.5%, +6,500), and public administration (+13.6%, +5,000) . Regina and Saskatoon both contributed: Regina’s employment climbed 4.4% (+6,400) with a 4.9% unemployment rate (fifth lowest among 41 major Canadian cities), while Saskatoon grew 3.8% (+7,600) with a 4.6% rate (fourth lowest) .

Despite international trade-headwinds from U.S. and Chinese tariffs, this exceptional performance underlines the province’s resilience and strategic investments in workforce development. These include Saskatchewan’s new Labour Market and Investment Attraction strategies, aimed at sustaining growth and preparing its workforce for emerging opportunities .

This broad-based employment boom positions Saskatchewan as a standout in Canada’s economy.

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