According to Stats Canada, the unemployment rate in Prince Geroge dipped to 7.2 per cent from 8.6 in August.
That means over 53,000 people found themselves employed in the Prince George last month.
Province-wide, Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey (LFS) shows that B.C.'s economic growth is strong with nearly 26,000 jobs gained in September..
In September, jobs in construction and science and technical services increased, which is good news for the construction sector.
Women's full-time employment increased by 17,000, the most of any province, which reflects our focus on providing more affordable and available child care.
In addition, Canada’s unemployment rate held steady at 5.5 per cent – nationally the economy added 64-thousand jobs, mostly centred around part-time employment.
