As economic recovery continues amid the coronavirus pandemic, Saskatchewan has the lowest unemployment rate in the country. Job numbers released by Statistics Canada Friday show Saskatchewan’s jobless rate at 7.9 per cent for August. Among the provinces, close behind are Manitoba at 8.1 per cent, Quebec at 8.7 per cent and 9.4 per cent.[…]
Saskatchewan employment is on the rise as the province continues to navigate the coronavirus pandemic. Statistics Canada released its Labour Force Survey data Friday, showing 13,000 more people were working in July compared to June. In total, 551,100 people were working in Saskatchewan in July. “We’re certainly moving in the right direction. We have[…]
While student jobs with the Government of Saskatchewan have decreased slightly amid the coronavirus pandemic, some numbers are expected to normalize in coming months. The provincial government is the largest student employer in Saskatchewan. In a normal year, over 1,000 students are hired to help deliver programs and services while obtaining work experience. So[…]