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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:

Sector Number of Employees % of Total Employees
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.