Labour Force Data
Labour force indicators
| Population (15 and older) | 189,000 |
| Labour Force | 139,000 |
| Employment | 134,300 |
| Unemployment | 4,700 |
| Participation Rate (%) | 73.5 |
| Employment Rate (%) | 96.6 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 3.4 |
Source: Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey (January 2007)
Annual growth
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force | 125,397 | 128,043 | 129,165 | 133,012 | 133,900 |
| % Change | 3.1 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 3.0 | 0.7 |
| Employment | 117,711 | 120,361 | 121,167 | 126,398 | 128,000 |
| % Change | 3.2 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 4.3 | 1.3 |
| Participation Rate (%) | 69.0 | 69.8 | 69.7 | 71.0 | 71.1 |
| % Change | 2.3 | 1.2 | -0.2 | 1.9 | 0.1 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 5.0 | 4.4 |
| % Change | -1.6 | -2.0 | 3.3 | -19.8 | -12.0 |
Source: The Conference Board of Canada
Note: Estimates are averages of quarterly reports for each year. Consequently, the 2001 total does not exactly match the Statistics Canada Census of Population (2001) numbers as of May 15, 2001.
Average job tenure
8.3 Years
Source: Statistics Canada (2004)
Experienced labour force (15 and older) by occupation and sex
| All occupations | 120,900 |
| Management occupations | 11,090 |
| Business, finance and administrative occupations | 19,610 |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 6,970 |
| Health occupations | 8,240 |
| Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion | 10,180 |
| Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 3,435 |
| Sales and service occupations | 32,980 |
| Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 17,280 |
| Occupations unique to primary industry | 5,120 |
| Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities | 6,000 |
| Males - all occupations | 62,655 |
| Management occupations | 7,150 |
| Business, finance and administrative occupations | 4,970 |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 5,315 |
| Health occupations | 1,630 |
| Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion | 4,270 |
| Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 1,435 |
| Sales and service occupations | 13,110 |
| Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 16,170 |
| Occupations unique to primary industry | 3,905 |
| Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities | 4,705 |
| Females - all occupations | 58,245 |
| Management occupations | 3,935 |
| Business, finance and administrative occupations | 14,645 |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1,660 |
| Health occupations | 6,610 |
| Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion | 5,905 |
| Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 2,000 |
| Sales and service occupations | 19,870 |
| Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 1,115 |
| Occupations unique to primary industry | 1,220 |
| Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities | 1,290 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2001)
Highest level of schooling
| Total population aged 20-34 | 50,500 |
| % with less than a high school graduation certificate | 15.9 |
| % with high school graduation certificate and/or some post secondary | 33.2 |
| % with a trades certificate or diploma | 12.0 |
| % with a college certificate or diploma | 16.3 |
| % with a university certificate, diploma or degree | 22.6 |
| Total population aged 35-44 | 36,330 |
| % with less than a high school graduation certificate | 19.2 |
| % with high school graduation certificate and/or some post secondary | 22.5 |
| % with a trades certificate or diploma | 16.4 |
| % with a college certificate or diploma | 18.8 |
| % with a university certificate, diploma or degree | 23.1 |
| Total population aged 45-64 | 47,100 |
| % with less than a high school graduation certificate | 25.0 |
| % with high school graduation certificate and/or some post secondary | 18.9 |
| % with a trades certificate or diploma | 14.4 |
| % with a college certificate or diploma | 15.9 |
| % with a university certificate, diploma or degree | 25.8 |
| Total Population 20 - 64 | 133,930 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2001)
Proportion of population with post-secondary education
| Year | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some Post-Secondary (%) | 9.5 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 9.4 |
| Certificate or Diploma Graduate (%) | 31.8 | 31.9 | 33.8 | 32.7 | 32.8 |
| University Degree Graduate (%) | 14.3 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 15.4 | 16.1 |
| Total of population with Post-Secondary (%) | 55.6 | 56.1 | 58.1 | 57.8 | 58.3 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2001)
Total University of Saskatchewan (U of S) enrollment
| Academic Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002/2003 | 2003/2004 | 2004/2005 | 2005/2006 | 2006/2007 | |
| Regular Undergraduate | |||||
| Full-time | 13,723 | 13,913 | 13,798 | 13,451 | 13,133 |
| Part-time | 3,056 | 3,080 | 3,117 | 3,144 | 3,301 |
| Total for Level | 16,779 | 16,993 | 16,915 | 16,595 | 16,434 |
| Graduate Registration Status | |||||
| Full-time | 1,307 | 1,465 | 1,589 | 1,858 | 1,873 |
| Maintenance of status | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 21 |
| Part-time | 437 | 381 | 380 | 218 | 251 |
| Total for Level | 1,746 | 1,848 | 1,969 | 2,089 | 2,145 |
| Post Grad Clinical Registration Status | |||||
| Full-time | 221 | 231 | 221 | 240 | 257 |
| Total for Level | 221 | 231 | 221 | 240 | 257 |
| Non Degree Registration Status | |||||
| Full-time | 117 | 89 | 99 | 97 | 70 |
| Part-time | 608 | 563 | 559 | 509 | 500 |
| Total for Level | 725 | 652 | 658 | 606 | 570 |
| Total for Session | 19,471 | 19,724 | 19,763 | 19,530 | 19,406 |
Source: University of Saskatchewan
Total University of Saskatchewan (U of S) graduates by college
- Undergraduate Degrees (3 and 4 year programs)
| Program Type | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Agriculture | 154 | 170 | 141 | 109 | 112 |
| College of Arts and Science | 1,051 | 1,076 | 1,123 | 1,131 | 1,230 |
| College of Commerce | 354 | 371 | 385 | 372 | 330 |
| College of Dental Medicine | 22 | 17 | 48 | 28 | 24 |
| College of Education | 443 | 434 | 401 | 422 | 388 |
| College of Engineering | 223 | 207 | 232 | 233 | 214 |
| College of Kinesiology | 78 | 75 | 84 | 94 | 126 |
| College of Law | 109 | 86 | 97 | 97 | 105 |
| College of Medicine | 58 | 58 | 59 | 55 | 61 |
| College of Nursing | 169 | 227 | 234 | 262 | 278 |
| College of Pharmacy & Nutrition | 79 | 90 | 96 | 96 | 100 |
| College of Physical Therapy | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 |
| College of Veterinary Medicine | 68 | 72 | 72 | 68 | 72 |
| Total Undergraduates for Calendar Year | 2,839 | 2,914 | 3,002 | 2,996 | 3,071 |
Source: University of Saskatchewan
Total University of Saskatchewan (U of S) graduates by college and type of degree
- Graduate Degrees
| 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Agriculture | |||||
| Masters | 47 | 37 | 24 | 29 | 30 |
| Ph. D. | 14 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 12 |
| College of Arts and Science | |||||
| Masters | 81 | 96 | 106 | 98 | 109 |
| Ph. D. | 23 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 26 |
| Postgraduate Diploma | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| College of Commerce | |||||
| Masters of Accounting | 23 | 11 | 49 | 64 | 64 |
| Ph. D. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Masters | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Masters of Business Administration | 51 | 30 | 40 | 25 | 11 |
| Postgraduate Diploma | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| College of Education | |||||
| Masters | 80 | 110 | 89 | 73 | 71 |
| Ph. D. | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 2 |
| Postgraduate Diploma | 29 | 23 | 21 | 10 | 3 |
| College of Engineering | |||||
| Masters | 58 | 43 | 45 | 63 | 59 |
| Ph. D. | 5 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 16 |
| Postgraduate Diploma | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| College of Kinesiology | |||||
| Masters | 7 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 11 |
| Ph. D. | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Postgraduate Diploma | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| College of Law | |||||
| Masters | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| College of Medicine | |||||
| Masters | 16 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 16 |
| Ph. D. | 11 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 12 |
| Postgraduate Diploma | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| College of Nursing | |||||
| Masters | 9 | 5 | 9 | 22 | 17 |
| College of Pharmacy | |||||
| Masters | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Ph. D. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| College of Veterinary Medicine | |||||
| Masters | 12 | 12 | 24 | 18 | 20 |
| Ph. D. | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 7 |
| Postgraduate Diploma | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Masters Degrees | 395 | 378 | 423 | 429 | 421 |
| Total Ph. D. | 63 | 65 | 63 | 61 | 81 |
| Total Postgraduate Diplomas | 38 | 31 | 32 | 19 | 10 |
| Total Graduate Degrees | 496 | 474 | 518 | 509 | 512 |
Source: University of Saskatchewan
Total Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) Kelsey Campus enrollment
| 2004/2005 | |
|---|---|
| Program Enrollment | |
| Basic Education | 666 |
| Apprenticeship | 1,305 |
| Certificate/Diploma | 1,651 |
| Extension Credit Programs | 286 |
| Total Program Enrollment | 3,908 |
| Course Registration Enrollment | |
| Credit (C-CR) | 878 |
| Non-credit (N-CR) | 259 |
| Total Course Registration Enrollment | 1,137 |
| Future Skills Program (FS) | 262 |
| Total Enrollment | 5,307 |
Source: Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology
Total Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) Kelsey Campus graduates
| Program Type | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business and Agriculture | 677 |
| Community Services | 703 |
| Industrial Training | 887 |
| Nursing | 277 |
| Science and Health | 1,030 |
| Technology | 620 |
| Total | 4,194 |
Source: Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology
Individual median total income
| 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income ($) | 19,400 | 20,500 | 21,100 | 21,600 | 22,400 |
Source: Statistics Canada
Median family income
| 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income ($) | 51,500 | 54,300 | 56,100 | 57,500 | 59,900 |
Source: Statistics Canada
Real personal income
| 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Personal Income (Millions $) | 5,103.20 | 4,974.40 | 5,164.90 | 5,404.20 | 5,591.60 |
| % Change | 2.0 | -2.5 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 3.5 |
| Real Personal Income per Capita | 22,106 | 21,456 | 22,195 | 23,069 | 23,710 |
| % Change | 1.7 | -2.9 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 2.8 |
Source: The Conference Board of Canada
