Workforce Composition by Status

In the most recent month, Full-time Employment increased by 400 jobs from last month and decreased by 2,300 jobs compared to the same month last year.

Part-time Employment remained unchanged from last month and decreased by 300 jobs year-over-year.

The number of Unemployed individuals decreased by 400 people from the previous month and decreased by 100 people compared to last year.

Employment, Unemployment, and Participation Rate

The Employment Rate decreased by 2.5 percentage points from a year ago.

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

The Participation Rate decreased by 2.7 percentage points year-over-year.

Jobs Added or Lost by Month

Employment levels increased by 400 jobs from the previous month and decreased by 2,600 jobs compared to the same month last year.

In the most recent month, employment increased by 400 jobs . Over the last year, the labor market has decreased by 2,600 jobs .

Top 3 Industries in Goods Sector

• Construction : 12,300 workers.
• Manufacturing : 5,900 workers.
• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas : 3,500 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 : 14,600 workers.
• Wholesale and retail trade : 13,700 workers.
• Accommodation and food services : 8,300 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

• Other services (except public administration) : Change of 1,800 workers ( increased by Inf %).
• Construction : Change of 1,400 workers ( increased by 12.84 %).
• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas : Change of 1,300 workers ( decreased by 27.08 %).
• Health care and social assistance : Change of 600 workers ( increased by 4.29 %).
• Educational services : Change of 500 workers ( decreased by 6.85 %).

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

Top 5 Industries by Change from Same Month Last Year

• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas : Change of 6,100 workers ( decreased by 63.54 %).
• Construction : Change of 4,400 workers ( increased by 55.7 %).
• Health care and social assistance : Change of 3,400 workers ( increased by 30.36 %).
• Public administration : Change of 3,100 workers ( decreased by 100 %).
• Business, building and other support services : Change of 2,700 workers ( decreased by 100 %).

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

Conclusion

Employment has seen a decline over the year, highlighting some challenges in the job market. Key industries driving the trend are: Construction, Wholesale and retail trade, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Accommodation and food services.

Employment Trends

Total employment in April 2025 was 6,070, showing a significant increase of 140. versus April, employment levels showed a decline of 210, showing weakness.

Employment Rate Dynamics

The employment rate reached 46.8% in April 2025. This represents a rise of 1.0 percentage points from March (45.8%). Year-over-year, the rate decreased by 2.6 percentage points from 49.4%.

Unemployment Rate Trends

The unemployment rate was 11.6% in April 2025, down 0.0 percentage points from March. Compared to April last year (9.0%), the rate has increased by 2.6 percentage points.

Employment: Regional vs Local Patterns

The strong correlation (0.94) between regional and local employment levels indicates very similar employment patterns at both geographic levels. This suggests that local employment closely follows regional trends.

Employment Rate: Regional vs Local Patterns

Employment rates show a strong correlation (0.95) between regional and local levels. This indicates strong alignment in workforce participation, suggesting that labor market conditions affect both areas similarly.

Unemployment Rate: Regional vs Local Patterns

The unemployment rate correlation of -0.08 shows a weak relationship. This points to distinct local unemployment dynamics, indicating that local unemployment follows its own distinct pattern.

Creston consists of the following communities: Creston, Central Kootenay A, Central Kootenay B, Central Kootenay C, Creston 1 .