Labour Force Indicators
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North Battleford |
Battleford |
Saskatchewan |
Canada |
Participation |
63.5 |
68.4 |
67.8 |
66.4 |
Employment rate |
59.2 |
65.5 |
63.5 |
61.5 |
Unemployment rate |
6.7 |
4.4 |
6.3 |
7.4 |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2001 Census |
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Cost of Labour
The low cost of living in the Battlefords translates into lower costs of labour for most employers, although there are variance from industry to industry.
This region has also been impacted by the shortages of labour but generally the average earnings in the community are somewhat lower than in neighboring Alberta and elsewhere.
Source: Statistics Canada; 2001 Census Data
Labour Force Composition
The Battlefords region supports many industries. Similar to the rest of Saskatchewan, agriculture feeds a large part of the economy. The Battlefords serve as the hub for communities in the Northwest as employment in the Battlefords is supported by surrounding communities and helps build the economy base as a whole.
Labour Force by Industry |
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Battlefords |
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Total - Experienced labour force |
8490 |
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Agriculture and other resource based industries |
565 |
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Manufacturing and construction industries |
1110 |
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Wholesale and retail trade |
1490 |
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Finance and real estate |
415 |
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Health and Education |
2035 |
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Business Services |
870 |
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Other services |
2005 |
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Source: Statistics Canada, 2001 Census |
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Labour Force by Occupation |
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Battlefords |
Total - Experienced labour force |
8490 |
Management occupations |
855 |
Business, finance and administration occupations |
1140 |
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations |
195 |
Health occupations |
705 |
Social science, education, government service and religion |
810 |
Art, culture, recreation and sport |
150 |
Sales and service occupations |
2395 |
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
1305 |
Occupations unique to primary industry |
520 |
Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing, and utilities |
435 |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2001 Census |
Education Levels of Labour Force
The Battlefords region has an education level that is very similar to provincial levels.
Level of Education |
School Attendance |
North Battleford |
Battleford |
Total pop attending school full time |
1,215 |
245 |
15-19 attending full time |
685 |
185 |
20-24 attending full time |
310 |
35 |
Total pop 15+ attending school part time |
300 |
105 |
15-19 attending part time |
45 |
10 |
20-24 attending part time |
40 |
0 |
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Highest Level of Schooling |
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Total pop aged 20-64 |
7,300 |
2,020 |
% of the population with less than a high school graduation certificate |
32.5 |
29.7 |
% of the population with a high school graduation certificate and/or some postsecondary |
21.7 |
19.7 |
% of the population with a trades certificate or diploma |
14.8 |
19.0 |
% of the population with a college certificate or diploma |
16.0 |
19.1 |
% of the population with a university certificate, diploma, or degree |
15.0 |
12.3 |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2001 Census Survey |
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Additional Information
Labour costs are also influenced by provincial labour laws that legislate wage minimums, vacation requirements and other items wage overheads.
The Saskatchewan Department of Labour regulates these standards in Saskatchewan. Labour Regulations can be viewed at http://www.labour.gov.sk.ca/standards/index.htm
The Department of Labour general web site is at http://www.labour.gov.sk.ca/
Saskatchewan does not have any labour taxes. There is no Medicare premium to be paid by individuals or businesses.
