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Labour Force

The labour force of Brantford·Brant has always possessed a strong industry based work ethic. Our labour force is very diverse with employees possessing skills and education from a wide variety of educational areas. The continued expansion and development of the community’s three post-secondary institutions ensures that the future labour pool of Brantford·Brant will only get better as more graduates will enter the local labour force in the years ahead. This is not only beneficial to the businesses hiring these skilled employees, but also to the Brantford·Brant community as a whole that takes pride in fulfilling local labour positions with Brantford·Brant area residents.

City of Brantford General Labour Force Information
Characteristics Number
Population 81,200
Labour force 60,600
Employed 52,700
Unemployed 7,900
Not in labour force 20,600
Participation rate (%) 74.6%
Unemployment rate (%) 9.0%

Source: Statistics Canada, August 2009.

City of Brantford Unemployment Rate (2007-2009)

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Brantford's unemployment rate is currently 9.0%

Source: Statistics Canada, August 2009.

Available Labour Force of 550,000 within 30 minute Commute

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Available Labour Force within 30 minute Commute

Brantford·Brant Labour Force Distribution by Occupational Major Groups
Occupation Total # %
Management 5,625 8.44%
Business & Administration 10,830 16.25%
Natural & Applied Sciences 2,660 3.99%
Health 3,895 5.84%
Government 4,605 6.91%
Arts & Culture 1,190 1.79%
Sales & Service 16,100 24.16%
Trade & Transportation 11,855 17.79%
Primary Industries 2,360 3.54%
Manufacturing 7,530 11.30%

Source : Statistics Canada, 2006 Census.

Brantford·Brant Wages
Occupation Count Low High Average
Sales Manager 33 $10.18 $36.01 $20.74
Retail Trade Manager 75 $8.84 $22.86 $13.61
Food Service Manager 34 $8.15 $16.01 $12.04
Accountants 15 $16.64 $34.08 $24.18
Administrative Officers 59 $10.96 $24.34 $16.12
Executive Assistants 10 $12.61 $21.23 $16.09
Bookkeepers 18 $11.30 $18.74 $14.43
Data Entry Clerk 16 $8.97 $19.81 $13.53
Customer Service 120 $8.39 $16.44 $10.59
Shippers and Receivers 100 $9.63 $16.68 $12.58
Industrial Engineer 10 $15.03 $33.08 $22.43
Drafting Technicians 11 $13.06 $25.15 $17.35
Machinist 54 $12.09 $25.17 $19.02
Tool & Die Makers 17 $12.25 $27.00 $22.36
Truck Drivers 235 $12.00 $20.06 $15.65
Material Handlers 151 $10.00 $18.89 $13.62
Supervisor Motor Vehicle Assembling 10 $9.10 $18.79 $14.28
Plastics Processing Machine Operators 18 $10.08 $18.80 $13.62
Machine Operator Food & Beverage 23 $10.35 $17.74 $14.56
Motor Vehicle Assemblers 47 $13.52 $29.74 $19.51
Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors 11 $10.14 $24.60 $16.70
Labour in Metal Fabrication 57 $10.00 $21.15 $15.28
Labour in Food and Beverage 271 $9.03 $19.47 $12.94
Other Labourers 1891 $8.84 $21.00 $13.36

Source : HRDC - Brantford Wagebook, 2006.