It’s all about the people

Niagara’s labour force is educated, highly skilled and ready to work. The information included in this section offers additional insight into the people who may just become your future employees.

Niagara's Workforce

Education and Healthcare 20% of workforce

Professional and Financial Services 17% of workforce

Wholesale and Retail 16% of workforce

Hospitality and Entertainment 11% of workforce

Manufacturing 9% of workforce

Utilities and Construction 9% of workforce

Other Services 4% of workforce

Public Administration 5% of workforce

Transportation 5% of workforce

Natural Resources 2% of workforce

Niagara's Workforce

2020 212,000
2021 211,300
2022 233,400
Source Statistics Canada, Table: 14-10-0385-01

Unemployment Rate

2020 2021 2022
10.6% 10.3% 5.2%
Source Statistics Canada, Table: 14-10-0385-01

Participation Rate

2020 2021 2022
57.1% 59.3% 62.0%
Source Statistics Canada, Table: 14-10-0385-01

Household income per capita

Household Income Per Capita

2020 2021 2022
$48,083 $50,494 $54,369
Source The Conference Board of Canada, 2023

Occupation

Top Occupations in Niagara Canada

Total, all occupations 233,555
Management occupations 18,686
Business, finance and administration occupations 26,731
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 9,854
Health occupations 14,283
Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 20,397
Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 5,593
Sales and service occupations 57,617
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 27,646
Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 4,881
Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 9,493
Unclassified 6,460
Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 5,840
Legislative and senior management occupations 2,375
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census

Education

62% of population 25 to 64 have post-secondary education

29% of labour force have College Certificate/Diploma

25% of labour force have University Degree

7% of labour force completed apprenticeship or hold trade certificate