It was good to see the GDP per capita increase as well. I don't feel like things are getting better, but I hope these job numbers get things moving in a better direction.

Growth last month was concentrated in full-time work, StatCan said, and was widespread across industries.

Construction led the way with a gain of 27,000 jobs, followed by the information, culture and recreation sector and the transportation and warehousing industry. Tariff-sensitive manufacturing also posted job gains in May.

The wholesale and retail trade sector took the heaviest hit with a loss of 35,000 positions in the month.