Saskatchewan Employment Trends
The unemployment rate in Saskatchewan was 5.8% as of September 2026, down 0.2% from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 5.7% below the peak from June 2020 but remains above the long-run average.
There were 800 more full-time jobs in September 2026 compared to a month earlier. Combined with a gain of 1,000 part-time positions, this led to an increase of 1,800 total jobs in September.
Full-time employment was down 8,300 jobs from the peak in February 2026 but stood 2,000 jobs above the trough in July 2026.
* All figures are seasonally adjusted, three-month moving averages. Seasonal adjustment removes normal seasonal fluctuations.
Regina Employment Trends
The unemployment rate in Regina was 6.4% as of September 2026, up 0.2% from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 5.2% below the peak from June 2020 but remains above the long-run average.
There were unchanged full-time jobs in September 2026 compared to a month earlier. Combined with a gain of 800 part-time positions, this led to an increase of 800 total jobs in September.
Full-time employment was down 1,000 jobs from the peak in March 2026 but stood 1,000 jobs above the trough in June 2026.
* All figures are seasonally adjusted, 3-month moving averages. Seasonal adjustment removes normal seasonal fluctuations.
Saskatoon Employment Trends
The unemployment rate in Saskatoon was 5.9% as of September 2026, down 0.7% from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 7.9% below the peak from June 2020 and is on par with the long-run average.
There were 1,000 more full-time jobs in September 2026 compared to a month earlier. Combined with a loss of 300 part-time positions, this led to an increase of 700 total jobs in September.
Full-time employment was down 1,200 jobs from the peak in November 2025 but stood 2,900 jobs above the trough in June 2026.
* All figures are seasonally adjusted, 3-month moving averages. Seasonal adjustment removes normal seasonal fluctuations.
