Saskatchewan is leading the country in job creation and has posted the lowest unemployment rate among Canadian provinces, according to the latest labour force data from Statistics Canada.
The province added 19,800 jobs year-over-year in March, a 3.4% increase—the highest growth rate in the country. Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate fell to 4.9%, well below the national average of 6.7%.
“Saskatchewan continues to have one of the strongest labour markets in Canada,” said Deputy Premier and Minister of Immigration and Career Training Jim Reiter. “Our government has made Saskatchewan the first carbon tax-free province in Canada, which will ensure that we remain the most attractive jurisdiction in the nation for businesses looking to create jobs and opportunities for our residents.”
Full-time employment in the province increased by 5,400 jobs, or 1.1%, compared to the same time last year. Female employment reached an all-time high of 287,000, with an increase of 11,300 jobs—a 4.1% jump. Male employment also rose, with 8,400 new positions added, marking a 2.7% increase.
Saskatchewan’s two largest cities saw positive trends as well. Saskatoon added 4,800 jobs, a 2.5% increase, while Regina added 3,500 jobs—also a 2.5% rise.
Several key sectors experienced significant year-over-year growth. Construction led the way with an increase of 8,700 jobs, or 24.2%. Health care and social assistance added 8,100 jobs (up 8.8%), and educational services rose by 4,900 jobs (up 8.7%).
The province also continues to experience broader economic growth. Saskatchewan ranked first among provinces for year-over-year growth in new motor vehicle sales in January 2025, up 17.3%. Retail sales grew by 11.5%, placing the province second in Canada. Urban housing starts increased by 51.5% year-to-date, the second-highest growth rate in the country.
The Government of Saskatchewan attributes this continued economic momentum to its strategic initiatives, including the Building the Workforce for a Growing Economy: The Saskatchewan Labour Market Strategy and Securing the Next Decade of Growth: Saskatchewan’s Investment Attraction Strategy. These frameworks aim to expand the province’s workforce and attract private capital investment, supporting the province’s long-term goal of reaching $16 billion in annual private capital investment.
“These results reflect a growing and resilient Saskatchewan economy,” Reiter said. “We’re building a province where more people are working, businesses are investing, and opportunities are expanding.”