Saskatchewan Employment Trends
The unemployment rate in Saskatchewan was 5.8% as of February 2026, unchanged from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 5.7% below the peak in June 2020 but remains above the long-run average.
There were unchanged full-time jobs in February 2026 compared to a month earlier. Combined with a loss of 900 part-time positions, this led to a decrease of 900 total jobs in February.
Full-time employment has recovered since reaching a bottom in October 2025 and now stands at a record high.
* All figures are seasonally adjusted, 3-month moving averages. Seasonal adjustment removes normal seasonal fluctuations.
Regina Employment Trends
The unemployment rate in Regina was 6.9% as of February 2026, down 0.3% from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 4.7% below the peak from June 2020 but remains above the long-run average.
There were 400 more full-time jobs in February 2026 compared to a month earlier. Combined with a loss of 200 part-time positions, this led to an increase of 200 total jobs in February.
Full-time employment has recovered since reaching a bottom in July 2025 and now stands at a record high.
* All figures are seasonally adjusted, 3-month moving averages. Seasonal adjustment removes normal seasonal fluctuations.
Saskatoon Employment Trends
The unemployment rate in Saskatoon was 5.7% as of February 2026, down 0.3% from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 8.1% below the peak from June 2020 and is below the long-run average.
There were 600 fewer full-time jobs in February 2026 compared to a month earlier. Combined with a gain of 500 part-time positions, this led to a decrease of 100 total jobs in February.
Full-time employment was down 1,200 jobs from the peak in November 2025.
* All figures are seasonally adjusted, 3-month moving averages. Seasonal adjustment removes normal seasonal fluctuations.
