Windsor's unemployment rate hit 9.2 per cent in August, an increase of 0.1 per cent from July.
Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey for August shows the loss of 100 jobs in the local economy as the population grew by another 1,200 people.
Like Windsor, population growth, once again, outpaced new employment across the country as the unemployment rate ticked upwards by 0.2 per cent to 6.6 per cent. August was the fourth month in a row employment slipped, down 0.1 per cent to 60.8 per cent.
Employment grew in education services, healthcare and social assistance, and finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing. That was offset by job losses in professional, scientific and technical services, utilities, natural resources, and other services.
Young Canadians experienced the highest unemployment rate since 2012 at 16.7 per cent. Statistics Canada counts the jobless rate for youth 15 to 25 between May and August for those who attend school full-time.
There was little change in employment in Ontario after the provincial economy added 22,000 net positions in July. The provincial unemployment rate also increased, up 0.4 per cent to 7.1 per cent.
Nationally, total hours worked remained stable August over August 2023, dipping just 0.1 per cent, but still posted a 1.4 per cent increase in the past year.
Wages continue to climb. In August, the average hourly wage increased by 5 per cent, or another $1.69, to $35.16.
Windsor's labour participation rate slipped 0.2 per cent last month to 64.2 per cent.
Statistics Canada surveyed employers between August 11 and August 17.
The Labour Force Survey for August is expected on October 11.