Manitoba's Strategic Advantages: People and the Workforce
Job Tenure and Union Coverage
Manitoba's workforce is known for its strong work ethic, quality and dedication. Job tenure is one reasonable measure of work ethic and general quality of employees. As the following figures indicate, Manitoba does very well in relation to the Canadian average.
Job Tenure: Average Tenure (months), 2024
| CANADA | 100.3 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 107.5 |
| Saskatchewan | 108.3 |
| New Brunswick | 106.8 |
| Nova Scotia | 103.8 |
| Manitoba | 99.4 |
| Prince Edward Island | 102.8 |
| Ontario | 102.1 |
| Quebec | 102.4 |
| British Columbia | 95.2 |
| Alberta | 92.4 |
Source: Statistics Canada. Table 14-10-0055-01 Job tenure by industry, annual
Information last accessed on September 9, 2025
Union Coverage by Province, 2024
| CANADA | 30.2% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 39.0% |
| Quebec | 39.5% |
| Prince Edward Island | 33.5% |
| Manitoba | 33.8% |
| Saskatchewan | 33.2% |
| British Columbia | 30.1% |
| New Brunswick | 30.6% |
| Nova Scotia | 31.0% |
| Ontario | 26.1% |
| Alberta | 23.4% |
Source: Statistics Canada. Table 14-10-0129-01 Union status by geography
Information last accessed on September 9, 2025
