Employment Data
Labour Force Activity - Annual Averages 2001-2007
| 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce | 238,100 | 239,600 | 248,600 | 250,100 | 265,100 | 265,200 | 265,000 |
| Employed | 223,300 | 226,000 | 233,900 | 237,300 | 249,900 | 251,400 | 250,300 |
| Full-time | 184,300 | 181,300 | 189,800 | 194,500 | 204,400 | 206,200 | 199,900 |
| Part-time | 39,000 | 44,700 | 44,100 | 42,800 | 45,500 | 45,100 | 50,400 |
| Unemployed | 14,800 | 13,600 | 14,700 | 12,800 | 15,200 | 13,800 | 14,700 |
| Not in Workforce | 100,900 | 106,400 | 103,300 | 107,800 | 99,200 | 106,000 | 112,100 |
| Participation Rate | 6,200 | 5,700 | 5,900 | 5,100 | 5,700 | 5,200 | 5,500 |
| Unemployment Rate | 70,200 | 69,200 | 70,600 | 69,900 | 72,800 | 71,500 | 70,300 |
| Employment Rate | 65,900 | 65,300 | 66,500 | 66,300 | 68,600 | 67,700 | 66,400 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey Historical Review, 2007
Labour Force Catchments within 50 km and 100 km
| Labour Force within 50 km | Labour Force within 100 km | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton CMA | 368,280 | Toronto CMA | 2,741,935 | |
| Waterloo Region CD | 262,335 | Hamilton CMA | 368,280 | |
| Oakville | 86,325 | Waterloo Region CD | 262,335 | |
| Guelph CA | 71,385 | London CMA | 246,500 | |
| Brantford CA | 47,285 | Guelph CA | 71,385 | |
| Milton | 20,545 | Brantford CA | 47,285 | |
| Brant | 18,790 | Brant | 18,790 | |
| Woodstock CA | 18,175 | Woodstock CA | 18,175 | |
| Stratford CA | 17,450 | Stratford CA | 17,450 | |
| Centre Wellington | 13,990 | Centre Wellington | 13,990 | |
| Tillsonburg | 7,330 | Tillsonburg | 7,330 | |
| Ingersoll | 6,160 | Ingersoll | 6,160 | |
| Total | 938,050 | 3,819,615 |
Source: Adapted from Statistics Canada Census, 2001
Note: Labour force includes ages 15 and over who have worked since 2000.
Employment Growth in Ontario CMAs 1996 to 2006
| Census Metropolitan Area | 2000 | 2007 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oshawa | 146,900 | 181,500 | 23.6% |
| Kingston | 65,100 | 78,300 | 20.3% |
| Toronto | 2,455,300 | 2,865,500 | 16.7% |
| Kitchener CMA* | 221,200 | 250,300 | 13.2% |
| Hamilton | 343,600 | 374,000 | 8.8% |
| London | 228,700 | 247,400 | 8.2% |
| Windsor | 157,400 | 158,400 | 0.6% |
| Greater Sudbury | 75,500 | 80,900 | 7.2% |
| Thunder Bay | 60,900 | 63,200 | 3.8% |
| St. Catharines - Niagara | 190,400 | 193,500 | 1.6% |
| Ottawa-Gatineau | 562,900 | 488,200 | -13.3% |
| Ontario | 5,817,100 | 6,593,800 | 13.4% |
Source: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Historical Review, 2007
* Kitchener CMA includes: Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, North Dumfries and Woolwich.
Employment by Industry 2000-2007
| Employment (thousands) | Total Number Employed | Percentage Growth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry | 2000 | 2007 | 2000-2007 |
| Agriculture | 2,100 | 2,200 | 4.7% |
| Construction | 11,900 | 14,100 | 18.5% |
| Manufacturing | 68,900 | 58,600 | -17.6% |
| Trade | 30,500 | 36,600 | 20% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7,800 | 9,000 | 15.4% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing | 14,300 | 18,400 | 28.7% |
| Profession, scientific and technical services | 10,600 | 13,600 | 28.3% |
| Business, building and other support services | 7,600 | 10,900 | 43.4% |
| Educational services | 14,100 | 21,700 | 53.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17,400 | 24,200 | 29.1% |
| Information, culture and recreation | 7,600 | 10,100 | 32.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11,200 | 12,900 | 24.1% |
| Other services | 10,400 | 8,300 | -25.3% |
| Public administration | 6,000 | 7,200 | 20% |
| Total Employed | 221,200 | 250,300 | 100 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Historical Review, 2007
Note: Totals may not add due to rounding.
Proportion of Labour Force Employed in Manufacturing
| Ontario CMAs | 1996 (%) | 2006 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor | 25.2 | 26.5 |
| Waterloo Region (Kitchener CMA)* | 27.1 | 24.7 |
| Oshawa | 21.3 | 18.1 |
| London | 15.0 | 16.2 |
| Hamilton | 21.4 | 15.5 |
| Toronto | 18.5 | 15.1 |
| St. Catharines-Niagara | 19.9 | 14.1 |
| Thunder Bay | 10.9 | 8.6 |
| Kingston | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Ottawa-Gatineau | 4.5 | 7.0 |
| Greater Sudbury | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| Ontario | 17.6 | 15.5 |
Source: Statistics Canada
* Kitchener CMA includes: Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, North Dumfries, and Woolwich
Ontario CMAs Proportion of Total Employment as Full-Time Employment
| Census Metropolitan Area | 1996 (%) | 2007 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 84.2 | 84.2 |
| Ottawa-Gatineau | 80.0 | 82.4 |
| Oshawa | 81.9 | 81.7 |
| Hamilton | 78.9 | 80.8 |
| London | 76.5 | 80.4 |
| Greater Sudbury | 77.1 | 80.1 |
| Waterloo Region (Kitchener CMA)* | 80.6 | 79.9 |
| St. Catharines-Niagara | 76.8 | 79.2 |
| Windsor | 79.6 | 78.6 |
| Kingston | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Thunder Bay | 75.7 | 77.4 |
| Ontario | 80.8 | 82.0 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Historical Review, 2007
* Kitchener CMA includes: Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, North Dumfries and Woolwich.
Employment by Occupation - Kitchener CMA
| Occupation | 2000 | 2007 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employed | 221,200 | 250,300 | 13% |
| Management | 16,300 | 22,100 | 26% |
| Business, finance and administrative | 38,800 | 43,600 | 12% |
| Natural and applied sciences | 15,000 | 19,900 | 33% |
| Health | 7,500 | 13,100 | 75% |
| Social science, education, government service, and religion | 16,100 | 21,800 | 35% |
| Art, culture, recreation, and sport | 5,100 | 5,100 | 0% |
| Sales and service | 47,100 | 57,300 | 22% |
| Trades, transport and equipment operators | 35,700 | 36,100 | 1% |
| Primary industry | 3,200 | 3,900 | 22% |
| Processing. manufacturing, and utilities | 36,400 | 27,400 | -25% |
Source: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Historical Review, 2007
Labour Force Characteristics for Canadian CMAs 2007
| CMAs | Unemployment Rate (%) | Participation Rate (%) | Employment Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary | 3.2 | 76.1 | 73.7 |
| Edmonton | 3.8 | 71.9 | 69.1 |
| Ottawa-Gatineau | 5.1 | 72.3 | 68.6 |
| Winnipeg | 4.7 | 71.1 | 67.7 |
| Halifax | 5.2 | 70.2 | 66.5 |
| Waterloo Region (Kitchener CMA)* | 5.5 | 70.3 | 66.4 |
| London | 6.1 | 69.1 | 64.9 |
| Victoria | 3.3 | 66.8 | 64.6 |
| Abbotsford | 4.3 | 67.3 | 64.5 |
| Toronto | 6.8 | 69.1 | 64.4 |
| Vancouver | 4.0 | 67.1 | 64.4 |
| Oshawa | 6.2 | 68.6 | 64.3 |
| Quebec | 5.0 | 67.1 | 63.7 |
| Saint John, New Brunswick | 4.9 | 66.8 | 63.5 |
| Hamilton | 6.0 | 67.2 | 63.1 |
| Montreal | 7.0 | 67.4 | 62.7 |
| St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | 6.9 | 66.8 | 62.2 |
| Kingston | 5.3 | 65.7 | 62.2 |
| Sherbrooke | 6.4 | 65.6 | 61.5 |
| Greater Sudbury | 5.7 | 64.6 | 60.9 |
| Thunder Bay | 6.6 | 65.1 | 60.7 |
| St. Catharines-Niagara | 6.8 | 63.3 | 59.0 |
| Trois-Rivieres | 7.8 | 63.7 | 58.8 |
| Windsor | 9.3 | 64.3 | 58.3 |
| Saguenay | 8.8 | 61.3 | 55.9 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Historical Review, 2007
* Kitchener CMA includes: Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, North Dumfries and Woolwich
Note: Data is for population 15+
Employment Growth in Canadian CMAs 1996 to 2006
| Census Metropolitan Area | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary | 450,700 | 655,100 | 45.4 |
| Oshawa | 129,800 | 177,300 | 36.6 |
| Ottawa-Gatineau | 488,100 | 643,300 | 31.8 |
| Toronto | 2,127,900 | 2,802,100 | 31.7 |
| Abbotsford | 62,700 | 82,300 | 31.3 |
| Waterloo Region (Kitchener CMA)* | 198,300 | 251,400 | 26.8 |
| Edmonton | 444,600 | 561,300 | 26.2 |
| Vancouver | 946,500 | 1,187,100 | 25.4 |
| Hamilton | 302,700 | 371,900 | 22.9 |
| Victoria | 142,700 | 175,200 | 22.8 |
| Montreal | 1,515,800 | 1,856,800 | 22.5 |
| Kingston | 63,100 | 77,300 | 22.5 |
| Sherbrooke | 67,000 | 81,900 | 22.2 |
| Halifax | 167,700 | 204,800 | 22.1 |
| St. John's, NL | 76,800 | 93,400 | 21.6 |
| London | 202,900 | 245,600 | 21.0 |
| Quebec | 211,400 | 376,600 | 20.9 |
| Saskatoon | 106,400 | 128,000 | 20.3 |
| Windsor | 139,500 | 165,100 | 18.4 |
| Saint John, NB | 52,400 | 61,900 | 18.1 |
| Winnipeg | 329,400 | 382,200 | 16.0 |
| Saguenay | 61,700 | 70,400 | 14.1 |
| Regina | 98,200 | 109,600 | 11.6 |
| St. Catharines-Niagara | 171,400 | 190,200 | 11.2 |
| Trois-Rivieres | 61,000 | 67,300 | 10.3 |
| Greater Sudbury | 71,500 | 78,100 | 9.2 |
| Thunder Bay | 64,00 | 61,500 | 1.8 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey.
* Kitchener CMA includes: Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, North Dumfries and Woolwich
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