The Job Market
Employment
Niagara region’s economy depends on a skilled workforce. The region hopes to attract at least 50,000 new workers over the next few years to help the region compete in a global, multilingual market.
Niagara’s labour force is employed in the following sectors:
| Goods-Producing Sector |
45,200 |
23.4 |
| Construction/Manufacturing |
38,300 |
19.8 |
| Trade/Transportation & Warehousing |
38,100 |
19.7 |
| Health Care & Social Assistance |
20,900 |
10.8 |
| Accommodation & Food Services |
20,000 |
10.3 |
| Educational Services |
12,800 |
6.6 |
| Management, Administrative & Other Support |
11,400 |
5.9 |
| Information, Culture & Recreation |
10,800 |
5.6 |
| Finance, Insurance Real Estate & Leasing |
9,600 |
5.0 |
| Public Administration |
8,900 |
4.6 |
| Other Services |
7,900 |
4.1 |
| Professional, Scientific & Technical Services |
7,800 |
4.0 |
| Agriculture |
5,300 |
2.7 |
Source: Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey, 2005
Job Search Resources
The www.careersniagara.ca website is an on-line resource showcasing professional, management, and executive career opportunities among public, private and voluntary sector employers across Niagara. If you are an EMPLOYER wanting to fill a vacancy, or a JOB SEEKER searching for that next career, be sure to explore careersniagara.ca. For more information regarding Careersniagara.ca, please email us at info@careersniagara.ca.
There are many agencies in Niagara that can help you find employment which matches your skills. By clicking the Niagara employment help centre search link, you will find a list of agencies that can help you.
Niagara Immigrant Employment Council (NIEC) is a region-wide organization made up of businesses, community organizations, government representatives and immigrants.
NIEC's mandate is to create a labour market where employers recognize and utilize the skills and experience that you bring to Niagara.
The Working in Canada tool provides information that will help you with your search for employment in Niagara.