Aboriginal employment shot up sharply in Saskatchewan last month, according to the provincial government.

Off-reserve employment was up by 4,700 positions, a 13% increase.

That figure has gone up for 10 months in a row.

Aboriginal youth employment rose by 800 positions, a 9.2% increase.

That figure has risen for five months in a row.

Advanced Eduction Minister Rob Norris says part-time jobs are also being transferred into full-time employment.

He adds this is being reflected across the broad growth of the province.

Norris says particular progress is also being made on the construction sector and natural resources.