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 16% of workforce

Wholesale and Retail 15% of workforce

Hospitality and Entertainment 12% of workforce

Manufacturing 13% of workforce

Utilities and Construction 8% of workforce

Other Services 5% of workforce

Public Administration 5% of workforce

Transportation 5% of workforce

Natural Resources 1% of workforce

Niagara's Workforce

2019 216,900
2020 211,200
2021 220,400
Source: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey, 2022

Unemployment Rate

2019 2020 2021
5.8% 9.8% 9.8%
Source Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey, 2022

Participation Rate

2019 2020 2021
59.1% 56.9% 59%
Source Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey, 2022

Household income per capita

Household Income Per Capita

2019 2020 2021
$45,010 $45,728 $46,875
Source: The Conference Board of Canada, 2022

Occupation

Top Occupations in Niagara Canada

Total employed, all occupations 198,139
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 2,958
Source: EMSI 2021.1

Education

59% of population 25 to 64 have post-secondary education

47% of labour force have College Certificate/Diploma

36% of labour force have University Degree

17% of labour force completed apprenticeship or hold trade certificate