At the same time, the province led the country in full-time employment growth, adding 32,500 full-time jobs. leading the country in manufacturing employment growth, adding 3,100 jobs in July and a total of 10,400 jobs so far this year. So far in 2026, we’ve seen strong employment growth in health care and the social assistance sector, as well as construction and educational services. In July, women’s full-time employment increased by 16,200 jobs, the second-highest gain in Canada. “Throughout British Columbia, major projects are moving from planning to construction.