Statistics Canada says it was a strong month for job growth in Alberta.

They say employment increased by around 42,500 in September 2025, more than offsetting the decreases seen in the prior two months.

This includes an additional 18,800 full-time jobs, while the number of part-time positions grew by 23,500.

That pushed the unemployment rate down by 0.6 per cent to 7.8 per cent in September.

Alberta is a little bit above the national average of 7.1 per cent unemployment.

Some industries in Alberta saw their workforce expand, such as construction (+8,400), manufacturing (7,900) and educational services (+7,400).

Others experienced job losses, such as transportation and warehousing (-8,100), information, culture and recreation (-7,100), and accommodation and food services (-3,400).

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