Labour and Workforce Overview
Labour and Workforce Overview
Labour and Workforce Overview
A Young & Growing Labour Pool
Brampton’s largest population cluster is 30-49 years of age. Positive
prospects for a sustained labour force in the future are reassured by the 1-19 age groups.
Age Groups
Male (2006)
Male (2011)
1.2
1.4
5.9
6.1
50-59
8.1
7.8
8.0
8.0
7.9
40-49
8.6
8.2
30-39
7.2
6.8
6.7
7.7
7.8
7.8
7.5
8
4.5
4.1
60-74
5.6
6.0
10
1.8
2
75+
4.2
3.9
Female (2006)
Female (2011)
7.3
6.9
7.2
7.2
7.3
7
20-29
10-19
0-9
6
4
2
0
0
% of Total Population
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 and 2006 Censuses of Canada
Compiled by the Brampton Economic Development Office – Business Information and Policy Branch
2
4
6
8
10
Labour and Workforce Overview
Key Occupations Represented by Brampton’s Labour Force
National Occupational
Classification (NOC)
2,035
Unique to primary industry
4,425
Art, culture, recreation and sport
11,415
Health occupations
18,140
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
21,425
Social science, education, government service and religion
23,540
Management occupations
27,215
Unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities
50,210
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
51,505
Business, finance and administration occupations
61,540
Sales and service occupations
0
10,000
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey of Canada
Compiled by the Brampton Economic Development Office – Business Information and Policy Branch
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
Labour and Workforce Overview
Labour Force by Industry
Brampton’s Labour Force increased in every category between 2001 and 2011.
Manufacturing remained the largest industry for Brampton Labour Force
Employment by Industry
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Retail trade
Wholesale trade
Health care and social assistance
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Professional, scientific and technical services
Construction
Finance and insurance
Accommodation and food services
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Information and cultural industries
Real estate and rental and leasing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Management of companies and enterprises
Mining and oil and gas extraction
All industries
2001
43,100
18,795
21,800
14,900
10,835
8,395
9,845
9,700
7,725
8,510
7,665
6,530
5,795
4,010
3,015
1,875
700
785
160
135
184,265
Source: Statistics Canada, 2001, 2006 and 2011 National Household Survey of Canada
Compiled by the Brampton Economic Development Office – Business Information and Policy Branch
2006
50,380
26,620
25,740
18,485
14,565
13,880
12,695
12,415
10,695
10,430
9,915
9,515
6,835
5,150
4,185
2,485
865
825
335
245
236,265
2001-2011
2011
Difference
44,465
1,365
31,520
12,725
31,935
10,135
19,700
4,800
20,410
9,575
15,925
7,530
15,610
5,765
14,560
4,860
13,640
5,915
13,015
4,505
12,830
5,165
9,560
3,030
10,790
4,995
6,470
2,460
5,155
2,140
3,110
1,235
950
250
1235
450
300
140
265
130
271,450
87,185
2006-2011 2001 -2011%
Difference
Change
-5,915
3.17%
4,900
67.70%
6,195
46.49%
1,215
32.21%
5,845
88.37%
2,045
89.70%
2,915
58.56%
2,145
50.10%
2,945
76.57%
2,585
52.94%
2,915
67.38%
45
46.40%
3,955
86.19%
1,320
61.35%
970
70.98%
625
65.87%
85
35.71%
410
57.32%
-35
87.50%
20
96.30%
35,185
47.32%
2006 - 2011%
Change
-11.74%
18.41%
24.07%
6.57%
40.13%
14.73%
22.96%
17.28%
27.54%
24.78%
29.40%
0.47%
57.86%
25.63%
23.18%
25.15%
9.83%
49.70%
-10.45%
8.16%
14.89%
Labour and Workforce Overview
Labour Force by Industry
(2001 -2011)
Between 2001 and 2011, the Brampton labour force by Industry increased by 87,185 workers. The 2011 NHS also
revealed that Manufacturing, Transportation and Warehousing and Retail Trade continued to be the three largest
industries based on employment and account for 39.8 per cent of total labour force by Industry.
Manufacturing
44,465
Transportation and warehousing
31,520
Retail trade
31,935
Wholesale trade
19,700
Health care and social assistance
20,410
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
15,925
Professional, scientific and technical services
15,610
Construction
14,560
Finance and insurance
13,640
Accommodation and food services
13,015
Educational services
12,830
Other services (except public administration)
9,560
Public administration
10,790
Information and cultural industries
6,470
Real estate and rental and leasing
5,155
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
3110
950
1235
Management of companies and enterprises
300
Mining and oil and gas extraction
265
Source: Statistics Canada, 2001, 2006 and 2011 Census of Canada
Compiled by the Brampton Economic Development Office – Business Information and Policy Branch
2001
2006
2011
Labour and Workforce Overview
Economic Base Analysis - Brampton in Relation to Ontario
Per cent change
Location Quotient
2001 – 2011
1.84
48-49 Transportation and warehousing
1.59
31-33 Manufacturing
0.39%
15.47%
1.41
44-45 Retail trade
1.37
41 Wholesale trade
(5.01)%
149.95%
1.25
51 Information and cultural industries
1.15
55 Management of companies and enterprises
96.75%
1.06
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
16.09%
14.18%
1.02
61 Educational services
13.1%
53 Real estate and rental and leasing
0.85
(6.41)%
91 Public administration
0.84
21.13%
0.83
23 Construction
(29.05)%
0.79
81 Other services (except public administration)
0.75
62 Health care and social assistance
0.73
72 Accommodation and food services
8.19%
0.60
54 Professional, scientific and technical services
3.67%
6.81%
HIGH CONCENTRATION
0.40
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
4.74%
Location Quotient
(Ontario = 1.00)
22 Utilities
0.39
NEAR PROVINCIAL INDEX
52 Finance and insurance
0.39
LOW CONCENTRATION
(13.83)%
0.35
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation
-
0.20
(7.05)%
(27.25)%
(70.37)%
0.05
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
3.49%
0.40
0.60
0.80
1.00
1.20
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey custom tabulation; (Place of Work Data by North American Industry Classification System);
Complied by the Brampton Economic Development Office
9
1.40
1.60
1.80
2.00
Labour and Workforce Overview
A Well Balanced Economy
31-33 Manufacturing
44-45 Retail Trade
48-49 Transportation and Warehousing
62 Health Care and Social Assistance
41 Wholesale Trade
72 Accommodation and Food Services
91 Public Administration
23 Construction
56 Admin And Support, Waste Management And Remediation Services
81 Other Services (except Public Administration)
Brampton contains over 8,700 businesses distributed
across all major industries. Manufacturing, retail, and the
wholesale trade represent the largest groups.
54 Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
61 Educational Services
53 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Number of Employees Represented by North American
Industrial Classification System (NAICS)
71 Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
52 Finance and Insurance
* Accommodation & Food Services includes: Hotels,
Motels, Campgrounds, Restaurants, Bars, and
Fast Food Restaurants.
51 Information and Cultural Industries
22 Utilities
11 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
55 Management of Companies and Enterprises
99 Not Specified
21 Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction
-
5,000
Source: Brampton Economic Development Office, 2015 Brampton Employers Survey
Compiled by: Economic Development Office – Business Information and Policy Branch
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
Labour and Workforce Overview
Industrial Sectors of Strength
Distribution of Manufacturing Employment by Sector
Food Manufacturing
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
Machinery Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing
Primary Metal Manufacturing
Paper Manufacturing
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
Non-Metallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
Electrical Equipment, Appliance and Component Manu
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Brampton’s manufacturing industry employs over 30,000.
The top two industry sectors in Brampton, by employment,
are: Transportation Equipment and Fabricated Metal
Production
Printing and Related Support Activities
Wood Product Manufacturing
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
* These establishments manufacture a diverse range of
Textile Mills
products such as medical equipment and supplies, jewellery,
sporting goods, toys and office supplies.
Clothing Manufacturing
Textile Product Mills
Support Activities for Mining and Oil and Gas Extr
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
0
1000
2000
3000
# of Employees
Source: Brampton Economic Development Office, 2015 Brampton Employers Survey
Compiled by: Economic Development Office – Business Information and Policy Branch
4000
5000
6000
7000
Labour and Workforce Overview
Place of Work Analysis
Brampton’s labour force is a highly diverse and skilled group.
Of the employed labour force over 9,000 individuals consider their home as their usual place of work.
Labour Force: Place of Work
Total Employed Labour Force
Usual Place of Work in Brampton
Usual Place of Work outside
Brampton
Usual Place of Work at Home
Live-Work Percentage
Live-Work Ratio
1996
2001
2006
2011
139,085 176,820 225,080 254,595
48,165
61,610
71,355
76,190
94,010
118,830 136,930
5,455
7,135
9,305
9,625
38.6%
38.9%
35.84%
34.58%
2.59
2.57
2.79
2.89
Source: Statistics Canada, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006 Censuses of Canada and 2011 National Household Survey of Canada
Compiled by the Brampton Economic Development Office – Business Information and Policy Branch
78,420
Labour and Workforce Overview
Labour Market Indicators
15 Years and Over By Labour Force Activity
Brampton - Employed labour force by age groups
Brampton - Employed labour force by age
groups
140,000
2%
129,685
120,000
100,000
13%
12%
80,000
15 to 24 years
60,000
22%
35 to 54 years
57,340
40,000
20,000
25 to 34 years
55 to 64 years
32,370
29,445
65 years and over
5,755
0
15 to 24 years
25 to 34 years
35 to 54 years
55 to 64 years
65 years and
over
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey of Canada
Compiled by the Brampton Economic Development Office – Business Information and Policy Branch
51%
Labour and Workforce Overview
Level of Education
Highest Level of Schooling for
Population age 15 years and over
2001
Total Population - 15 Years & Over
248,985 332,235 406,905
2006
2011
% Change 20062011
22.48%
No certificate, diploma or degree
75,460
74,935
81,505
8.77%
High school certificate or equivalent
42,210
98,470 118,630
20.47%
Trades & College certificate or diploma
63,325
83,230 101,740
22.24%
University certificate, diploma or degree at
bachelor level or above
33,215
57,075
43.62%
81,970
No certificate, diploma or degree
7.77%
20.03%
High school diploma or equivalent
12.38%
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or
diploma
5.67%
College, CEGEP or other nonuniversity certificate or diploma
18.58%
29.15%
6.43%
Source: Statistics Canada, 2001 and 2006 Censuses of Canada
Compiled by the Brampton Economic Development Office – Business Information and Policy Branch
University certificate or diploma
below bachelor level
Bachelor's degree
Labour and Workforce Overview
Contact information:
Daniel Bishun
Coordinator Business Information and Policy Analyst
City of Brampton
Phone: 905-874-2650
Toll Free: 1-888-381-BRAM
Email: [email protected]
www.brampton.ca
Sources (Endnotes)
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