Workforce Composition by Status

In the most recent month, Full-time Employment decreased by 3,200 jobs from last month and increased by 4,800 jobs compared to the same month last year.

Part-time Employment increased by 4,300 jobs from last month and increased by 8,000 jobs year-over-year.

The number of Unemployed individuals decreased by 4,100 people from the previous month and increased by 1,000 people compared to last year.

Employment, Unemployment, and Participation Rate

The Employment Rate increased by 1.1 percentage points from a year ago.

The Unemployment Rate increased by 0.1 percentage points from a year ago.

The Participation Rate increased by 1.1 percentage points year-over-year.

Jobs Added or Lost by Month

Employment levels increased by 1,100 jobs from the previous month and increased by 12,700 jobs compared to the same month last year.

In the most recent month, employment increased by 1,100 jobs . Over the last year, the labor market has increased by 12,700 jobs .

Top 3 Industries in Goods Sector

• Construction : 40,500 workers.
• Manufacturing : 17,400 workers.
• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas : 6,300 workers.

The Goods sector is mainly driven by industries such as Construction, Manufacturing, and Agriculture, which together account for a substantial share of the workforce.

Top 3 Industries in Services Sector

• Health care and social assistance : 81,600 workers.
• Wholesale and retail trade : 67,200 workers.
• Public administration : 42,000 workers.

In the Services sector, Health Care, Retail, and Professional Services lead employment, representing a dominant portion of the workforce.

Top 5 Industries by Change from Previous Month

• Educational services : Change of 3,800 workers ( increased by 10.86 %).
• Professional, scientific and technical services : Change of 2,400 workers ( decreased by 5.73 %).
• Construction : Change of 1,600 workers ( decreased by 3.8 %).
• Accommodation and food services : Change of 1,500 workers ( increased by 4.57 %).
• Wholesale and retail trade : Change of 1,400 workers ( increased by 2.13 %).

These industries saw the largest month-over-month changes, indicating short-term trends.

Top 5 Industries by Change from Same Month Last Year

• Wholesale and retail trade : Change of 8,700 workers ( increased by 14.87 %).
• Information, culture and recreation : Change of 5,500 workers ( decreased by 24.77 %).
• Business, building and other support services : Change of 4,800 workers ( increased by 35.29 %).
• Other services (except public administration) : Change of 2,400 workers ( increased by 13.48 %).
• Professional, scientific and technical services : Change of 2,300 workers ( decreased by 5.5 %).

The year-over-year changes provide insights into longer-term shifts, highlighting industries that have grown or declined significantly.

Conclusion

The overall employment trend is positive, with strong growth in the past year. Key industries driving the trend are: Construction, Wholesale and retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration.

Employment Trends

Total employment in September 2025 was 13,060, showing a considerable decrease of 680. against September, employment levels declined by 340, showing strain.

Employment Rate Dynamics

The employment rate reached 55.2% in September 2025. This represents a decline of 2.9 percentage points from August (58.1%). Year-over-year, the rate decreased by 1.8 percentage points from 57.0%.

Unemployment Rate Trends

The unemployment rate was 5.1% in September 2025, down 1.9 percentage points from August. Compared to September last year (5.9%), the rate has decreased by 0.8 percentage points.

Employment: Regional vs Local Patterns

The moderate correlation (0.50) between regional and local employment levels indicates some alignment in employment trends. This suggests that local employment partially reflects regional patterns.

Employment Rate: Regional vs Local Patterns

Employment rates show a moderate correlation (0.44) between regional and local levels. This shows moderate similarity in workforce engagement, suggesting that there are some shared labor market influences.

Unemployment Rate: Regional vs Local Patterns

The unemployment rate correlation of 0.07 shows a weak relationship. This points to distinct local unemployment dynamics, indicating that local unemployment follows its own distinct pattern.

Port Alberni consists of the following communities: Port Alberni, Alberni-Clayoquot D, Alberni-Clayoquot E, Alberni-Clayoquot F, Ahahswinis 1, Alberni 2, Tsahaheh 1, Klehkoot 2 .