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
| 2023 | 233,100 |
| 2024 | 233,500 |
| 2025 | 239,300 |
Unemployment Rate
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| 5.2% | 5.8% | 7.4% |
Participation Rate
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| 62.0% | 61.6% | 60.6% |
Occupation
Top Occupations in Niagara Canada
| Occupations | |
| Sales and service occupations, except management | 59,700 |
| Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations, except management | 34,000 |
| Business, finance and administration occupations, except management | 29,400 |
| Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services, except management | 28,300 |
| Management occupations | 20,000 |
| Health occupations, except management | 18,500 |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations, except management | 10,700 |
| Occupations in manufacturing and utilities, except management | 8,300 |
| Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport, except management | 6,900 |
| Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations, except management | 6,300 |