Employment Share by Occupation
In Old Crow, the proportion of adults involved in the market economy and labour market is smaller than for the Yukon as a whole, although it is increasing. The 2001 Census indicates that 73 percent of Old Crow residents over 15 said they were involved in the formal labour market. The average across the Territory was 80 percent. Even with the lower participation in the market economy, unemployment is higher in Old Crow than for the Yukon in general.
Lack of work is a particular concern for young adults in the community. About 60 percent of those aged 15 to 24 reported being involved in the labour market in 2001. The Yukon-wide level of involvement is closer to 70 percent. This lower participation rate is an indication of few work opportunities. Some young people do not expect to find work and simply do not become involved in the formal labour market.
The number of people claiming employment insurance varies but in 2003 was too low to be reported.
Work in the Old Crow area is less likely to be full-time, full year than the Yukon average. The 2001 Census reported that 32 percent of all workers were working full-time, full year, compared with 46 percent for the Yukon as a whole.
In 2001, about 7 percent of Old Crow residents working in the market economy reported that they were mainly self-employed. The Yukon-wide equivalent is 13 percent.
The employment share by occupation in Old Crow reflects the concentration of work in government services and other services like teaching, health care or maintenance. The largest share of work is in sales or service occupations, such as homecare support, or childcare. Other people work in administration, management, or trades.
