Updated monthly, local monthly workforce trends focus on total employment, and employment unemployment rates estimates at "small-area" level.
Red Deer County consists of the following communities: Red Deer County, Elnora, Delburne, Bowden, Innisfail, Penhold, Lacombe County, Birchcliff, Eckville, Half Moon Bay, Bentley, Sunbreaker Cove, Gull Lake, Blackfalds, Clive, Alix, Ponoka County, Ponoka, Parkland Beach, Rimbey .
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Total employment in May 2025 was 42,610, showing a significant increase of 850. against May, employment levels rose by 520, maintaining momentum.
The employment rate reached 61.1% in May 2025. This represents a rise of 1.2 percentage points from April (59.9%). Year-over-year, the rate decreased by 0.3 percentage points from 61.4%.
The unemployment rate was 5.9% in May 2025, down 0.3 percentage points from April. Compared to May last year (5.9%), the rate has decreased by 0.0 percentage points.
Employment rates show a weak correlation (0.30) between regional and local levels. This suggests distinct local employment rate patterns, suggesting that local labor market conditions operate independently.
The unemployment rate correlation of 0.12 shows a weak relationship. This points to distinct local unemployment dynamics, indicating that local unemployment follows its own distinct pattern.
In the most recent month, Full-time Employment increased by 300 jobs from last month and increased by 8,500 jobs compared to the same month last year.
Part-time Employment decreased by 900 jobs from last month and increased by 1,500 jobs year-over-year.
The number of Unemployed individuals decreased by 500 people from the previous month and decreased by 3,900 people compared to last year.
The Employment Rate increased by 3.8 percentage points from a year ago.
The Unemployment Rate decreased by 3.3 percentage points from a year ago.
The Participation Rate increased by 1.6 percentage points year-over-year.
Employment levels decreased by 600 jobs from the previous month and increased by 10,000 jobs compared to the same month last year.
In the most recent month, employment decreased by 600 jobs . Over the last year, the labor market has increased by 10,000 jobs .
The Goods sector is mainly driven by industries such as Construction, Manufacturing, and Agriculture, which together account for a substantial share of the workforce.
In the Services sector, Health Care, Retail, and Professional Services lead employment, representing a dominant portion of the workforce.
These industries saw the largest month-over-month changes, indicating short-term trends.
The year-over-year changes provide insights into longer-term shifts, highlighting industries that have grown or declined significantly.
The overall employment trend is positive, with strong growth in the past year. Key industries driving the trend are: Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas, Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale and retail trade, Health care and social assistance.
Among 65 small areas in Alberta, Red Deer County ranks 43rd with an employment rate of 61.1%. The provincial range is 53.0% to 78.1%, with half of areas between 60.7% and 65.8% (median: 63.4%).
Among 65 small areas in Alberta, Red Deer County ranks 19th with an unemployment rate of 5.9%. The provincial range is 5.1% to 10.2%, with half of areas between 5.8% and 7.0% (median: 6.3%).
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