B.C. Labour Force Numbers For July

The latest job numbers are out for B.C., and the province is showing a mixed picture for July.

Employment dipped compared to June, but so far this year, B.C. has still added over 21,000 full-time jobs, the biggest increase among all provinces.

Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon says the numbers also reflect the impact of tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, which are being felt across the country.

He says B.C. will keep working to protect workers and businesses, reduce reliance on the U.S., and create more local jobs.

In July, private-sector employment actually rose by 1,500 jobs, making B.C. the only large province to post private-sector job growth last month.

Since 2017, the province has added more than 179,000 private-sector jobs and nearly 29,000 self-employed positions.

The unemployment rate now sits at 5.9%, the fourth lowest in Canada and well below the national average of 6.9%. B.C. also continues to lead the country with the highest average hourly wage, now at $37.75, which is up almost 3% from a year ago.

Retail trade saw the biggest gains last month with nearly 15,000 more jobs, while agriculture added about 1,600.

To learn more, visit Government of British Columbia.