The provincial unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage points to 5.5%, both unadjusted for seasonality.
According to the most recent report from the Four County Labour Market Planning Board, overall net employment in the region increased by 2,900, with +6,500 full-time jobs gained and -3,600 part-time losses.
The main driving force came from gains in Construction (+1,300) and Agriculture (+700) while Utilities experienced the biggest loss (-900).
Current job postings for the Bruce, Grey, Huron, Perth region have increased overtime since the pandemic and can be found at: www.connect2JOBS.ca.