Released on March 30, 2012
Saskatchewan's average weekly earnings jumped by 2.7 per cent in January compared to a year ago, according to a report from Statistics Canada. Average weekly earnings in the province were $907.44, the highest on record for Saskatchewan. The increase in wages was above the national increase of 2.0 per cent.
Saskatchewan's wages in January 2012 were the third highest among provinces. Alberta had the highest average earnings at $1,065.46. Saskatchewan's earnings have exceeded the national average since August 2011.
"Working people drive our economy and they continue to benefit from higher weekly earnings and a robust economy that is a leader in Canada," Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration Minister Rob Norris said. "Our job market offers many choices for workers and our province is a great place to raise a family."
Saskatchewan also recorded an increase of 2.8 per cent in the number of occupied payroll jobs compared to a year ago, above the national increase of 1.5 per cent. Saskatchewan's percentage increase in the number of payroll jobs ranked second among the provinces.
With 12,143 jobs listed today on www.saskjobs.ca, there are many opportunities available across the province.
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For more information, contact:
Bonny Braden
Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration
Saskatoon
Phone: 306-933-5846
Email: bonny.braden@gov.sk.ca