Updated monthly, local monthly workforce trends focus on total employment, and employment unemployment rates estimates at "small-area" level.
Lac la Biche County consists of the following communities: Smoky Lake County, Vilna, Waskatenau, Smoky Lake, Lac la Biche County, Saddle Lake 125, White Fish Lake 128, Beaver Lake 131, Heart Lake 167, Thorhild County .
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Total employment in May 2025 was 8,180, showing a notable increase of 340. relative to May, employment levels reduced by 10, showing weakness.
The employment rate reached 59.5% in May 2025. This represents a rise of 2.5 percentage points from April (57.0%). Year-over-year, the rate improved by 0.1 percentage points from 59.4%.
The unemployment rate was 6.3% in May 2025, down 0.9 percentage points from April. Compared to May last year (6.3%), the rate has decreased by 0.0 percentage points.
Employment rates show a moderate correlation (0.53) between regional and local levels. This shows moderate similarity in workforce engagement, suggesting that there are some shared labor market influences.
The unemployment rate correlation of -0.50 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 decreased by 300 jobs from last month and increased by 3,900 jobs compared to the same month last year.
Part-time Employment remained unchanged from last month and decreased by 1,600 jobs year-over-year.
The number of Unemployed individuals increased by 600 people from the previous month and increased by 1,200 people compared to last year.
The Employment Rate increased by 0.9 percentage points from a year ago.
The Unemployment Rate increased by 1.2 percentage points from a year ago.
The Participation Rate increased by 1.9 percentage points year-over-year.
Employment levels decreased by 300 jobs from the previous month and increased by 2,300 jobs compared to the same month last year.
In the most recent month, employment decreased by 300 jobs . Over the last year, the labor market has increased by 2,300 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, Wholesale and retail trade, Health care and social assistance, Public administration.
Among 65 small areas in Alberta, Lac la Biche County ranks 52nd with an employment rate of 59.5%. 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, Lac la Biche County ranks 28th with an unemployment rate of 6.3%. 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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