This section features the monthly Labour Market Snapshot and also provides links to labour force statistics and reports for the B.C. labour market.
Labour force data tells you about employment levels by sector or industry, wages and salaries for different occupations, education and training trends, as well as demographic characteristics such as age and gender.
This information can be helpful when looking for unemployment rates in your region, wages for a particular job, wage rate patterns over time, and more.
The Labour Market Snapshot will give you a quick view of what is happening in B.C.’s labour market on a month-by-month basis. Data on employment, unemployment and participation rates, as well as industry and regional highlights specific to B.C., are presented. You’ll also find a topical monthly feature.
Other Labour Force Statistics
BC Stats also provides comprehensive labour force statistics specific to B.C. and other regions in Canada. Its website features a range of information, including data on Labour and Income. Labour force statistics for Aboriginal people and immigrants are included, as are labour market outcomes of youth and persons with disabilities in B.C.
