►creative industries
Local Labour Market
Number of Hamilton businesses in this sector by employee size range Year
NAICS (includes a ranges of NAICS)
2012
Creative Industries
Owner Operated
1-4
5-9
10 19
20 49
50 99
100199
200499
500 +
Total
% of Total Employers
2287
1041
194
116
52
19
6
2
0
3717
13%
Did you know?
Top 10 Creative Industries occupations in Hamilton • • • • • • • • • •
► The creative industries sector also includes occupations that are not strictly speaking “creative” such as support staff ► Creative occupations can be employed in other sectors outside of the creative industries ► Hamilton employs a total of 7100 people in creative occupations including support staff working in the creative industries ► In a survey of local creative industry employers, computer skills, accountability, and experience were skills and qualities that they most often searched for.
Computer programmers and interactive media developers Graphic designers and illustrators Musicians and singers Professional occupations in public relations and communications Library and archive technicians and assistants Web designers and developers Librarians Authors and writers Painters, sculptors and other visual artists Photographers
Statistics Canada: 2006 Census
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Employment in hamilton
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►public administration Top 10 Public Administration occupations in Hamilton • Police officers (except commissioned) • Fire-fighters • General office clerks • Immigration, employment insurance and revenue officers • Customer service, information and related clerks • Administrative clerks • Occupations unique to the Armed Forces • Financial auditors and accountants • Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers • Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness • Correctional service officers
Where Is Hamilton Headed?
Did you know?
► All three levels of government have offices in Hamilton. ► Approximately 5% of Hamilton’s workforce is employed in public administration ► City of Hamilton has over 6000 full time employees in areas that range from public health to economic development to public works to community services.
You may be wondering what jobs will be available in the future. The City of Hamilton has identified six areas as part of its Economic Development Strategy, these include: Advanced Manufacturing – having innovation, technology, and a highly skilled labour force to make Hamilton more competitive and productive.
►finance Number of Hamilton businesses in this sector by employee size range Year
NAICS
2012
52 Finance & Insurance
1-4
917
238
5-9
10 19
20 49
50 99
100199
200499
500 +
Total
% of Total Employers
83
55
140
14
1
4
0
1452
5.2%
Did you know?
► Close to 10,000 people work in this sector in Hamilton ► Prevalent occupations in this sector in Hamilton are: accountants and investment professionals; loan officers; insurance adjustors; computer professionals and technicians; auditors, insurance agents and brokers.
SMALL BUSINESS IS GROWING IN HAMILTON
► Hamilton has over 27,500 registered businesses. ► Small business is the driving engine of the local economy
as most job creation stems from them.
► 95% of businesses with employees have less than 50
employees and 86% have less than 20 employees.
THINKING ABOUT STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS?
If you are thinking of opening your own business, start by visiting the Small Business Enterprise Centre, located in Hamilton City Hall, 71 Main St. West, Hamilton. Phone: 905-540-6400 www.hamiltonsmallbusiness.ca
► 53% (14,565) of businesses in Hamilton were sole
proprietor/owner operated
►JOB SEARCH TIP
It is valuable to research companies that you may be interested in working for. The Hamilton Business Directory is a good place to start. There you can search by industry sector and size and link to employers’ websites to learn more. Visit: www.ylm.ca/hamiltoncity
This information tells a story about what is happening in a community. It looks at the supply (those looking for employment) and demand (employers) of labour. If you are looking for a job LMI can help you make wise decisions about careers, education, and employment.
Where Are The Jobs In Hamilton? The information to the left talks about the future, but what about today? The chart below shows the: ► top 10 sectors of employment in Hamilton in 2011 ► percentage of growth from 2001-2011
Employment by Industry Top 10 Sectors of Employment (Hamilton CMA)
Agri-Business & Food Processing – making Hamilton the major food and beverage manufacturing centre in Ontario.
Statistics Canada: 2006 Census
Owner Operated
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INTERESTED IN READING MORE LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SECTOR? Visit the Workforce Planning Hamilton site at www.workforceplanninghamilton.ca and go to Publications to find more information or email us at info@workforceplanninghamilton.ca
Clean Technology – being a leader in wind-based power, water purification and waste-water treatment by using clean technology. Creative Industries – enhancing the growing importance that music, visual and performing arts, digital media, films and events have to the local economy. Goods Movement – using Hamilton’s unique location to develop business in the transporting goods, supply chain management, logistics, warehousing, and communications infrastructure. Life Sciences – building off the strength of the health, environment, information technology, agriculture and manufacturing sectors, and becoming a leader in the area of biotechnology.
2011 % Share of Jobs in all Industries
2001 to 2011 % Growth of Jobs in Industry
Retail and wholesale trade
17.3
17.3
Manufacturing
13.3
-30.8
Health care and social assistance
12.7
32.1
Educational services
6.8
10.3
Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing
6.8
11.3
Construction
6.7
38.4
Professional, scientific and technical services
6.3
34.1
Accommodation and food services
6.1
25.3
Transportation and warehousing
5.3
27.0
Business, building and other support services
4.4
35.8
Statistics Canada: Labour Force Survey
What Does It Mean? Most of the largest industries are not the growth industries. For example, the manufacturing sector is the 2nd largest industry, but has declined over the past ten years. Many of the growth industries – such as professional, scientific, and transportation services – match well with some of the strategic areas identified by the City.