Released on September 29, 2011
Saskatchewan workers benefited from continued earnings growth in July, according to today's report from Statistics Canada.
Saskatchewan's average weekly earnings saw a year-over-year increase of 3.9 per cent in July 2011 - ahead of the national average increase of 2.2 per cent.
Saskatchewan's average weekly earnings in July 2011 were $873.57, second highest in Western Canada, behind Alberta ($1,022.57), and ahead of British Columbia ($831.25) and Manitoba ($812.18). In July, Saskatchewan ranked fourth in Canada after Alberta, Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador.
"Saskatchewan workers continue to benefit from an economy that is creating high quality, higher paying jobs," Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration Minister Rob Norris said. "With the lowest unemployment rate in the country and a record population, more people than ever are experiencing the Saskatchewan Advantage first-hand."
Norris also noted that Saskatchewan's earnings growth for July (3.9 per cent) exceeded annual inflation for the same month (2.8 per cent), meaning Saskatchewan workers are seeing a real wage increase of 1.1 per cent.
"With more than 10,000 jobs listed on www.saskjobs.ca, there are quality opportunities available in every corner of the province," Norris said.
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For more information, contact:
Marieka Andrew
Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration
Regina
Phone: 306-798-3170