The unemployment rate in the region continues to be one of the lowest in the province.
The Four County Labour Market Planning Board says the rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region fell to over 3 per cent in April, the second lowest in Ontario.
The main force comes from gains in the utilities sector while also gains in the services-producing sector.
Sarah Pelton, Executive Director of the labour market planning board says while increases in employment are seen, the extremely low local unemployment rate continues to be challenging for employers who struggle to fill positions.