WHERE ARE ALL THE JOBS? HAMILTON’S TOP OCCUPATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................. 2 2. Methodology ............................................................................................................................................................ 2 3. Employment by Industry: Top 10 Sectors of Employment ..................................................................................... 3 I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X.
Retail and Wholesale Trade ................................................................................................................................ 4 Manufacturing ..................................................................................................................................................... 6 Health Care and Social Assistance ....................................................................................................................... 8 Educational Services .......................................................................................................................................... 10 Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Leasing .................................................................................................... 12 Construction ...................................................................................................................................................... 14 Professional, Scientific and Technical Services ................................................................................................. 16 Accommodation and Food Services .................................................................................................................. 18 Transportation and Warehousing ..................................................................................................................... 20 Business, Building and Other Support Services ................................................................................................ 22
4. What Does All This Tell Us? .................................................................................................................................... 24
Updated September 2012
1. INTRODUCTION This report outlines the most prominent occupations in Hamilton’s top 10 industries, as classified by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). It provides information regarding the required skill level, median income and outlook for future employment for each occupation. The occupations are organized according to the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2006 of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC). The following scale was used to classify the NOC skill levels: A- Occupations usually require university education B- Occupations usually require college or vocational education or apprenticeship training C- Occupations usually require secondary school and/or occupation-specific training D- On-the-job training is usually provided for occupations
2. METHODOLOGY Information from the 2006 census provided the basis for much of the report, as it provides the most comprehensive data. To identify more recent employment trends, Local Labour Market Indicators derived from Canadian Business Patterns (June 2011), Labour Force Survey (2010) and other Statistics Canada sources were also included, whenever possible.
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3. EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY Table 1: Top 10 Sectors of Employment (Hamilton CMA) NAICS
41, 44-45 31-33 62 61 52-53 23 54 72 48-49 55-56
Industry
% of Jobs in all Industries (2011)
% Growth of Jobs in Industry (2001 to 2011)
17.3% 13.3% 12.7% 6.8% 6.8%
17.3% -30.8% 32.1% 10.3% 11.3%
# of Employers (2011) (Hamilton Census Division) 3,938 1,029 1,867 333 4,294
6.7% 6.3%
38.4% 34.1%
3,740 3,262
6.1% 5.3% 4.4%
25.3% 27.0% 35.8%
1,220 1,678 2,427
Retail and Wholesale Trade Manufacturing Health Care and Social Assistance Educational Services Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Leasing Construction Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Accommodation and Food Services Transportation and Warehousing Business, Building and Other Support Services
(Statistics Canada- Labour Force Survey & Canadian Business Patterns)
Table 2: Top 10 Subsectors (Hamilton Census Division) NAICS
Industry
# Employed (2006)
# of Employers (2011)
611
Educational Services
18,660
333
722
Food Services and Drinking Places
13,795
1,147
622
Hospitals
11,540
13
541
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
10,985
3,262
331
Primary Metal Manufacturing
9,350
28
561
Administrative and Support Services
7,510
1,284
445
Food and Beverage Stores
6,890
493
621
Ambulatory Health Care Services
6,420
1,458
623
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
5,695
184
336
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
5,625
41
(Statistics Canada- 2006 Census & Canadian Business Patterns)
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I.
RETAIL AND WHOLESALE TRADE (NAICS 41, 44-45)
HIGHLIGHTS
Accounted for 17.3% of jobs across all industries (Hamilton CMA 2011) Industry employed 41,615 workers (Hamilton Census Division 2006) 3,938 employers (Hamilton Census Division June 2011) (Statistics Canada- Labour Force Survey; Canadian Business Patterns)
EMPLOYMENT TRENDS BY INDUSTRY Employment Trends Employment Percentage Change, 2006-2010 Hamilton CMA 15.00% 10.00% 5.00%
Retail and Wholesale Trade
0.00%
All industries
-5.00%
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
-10.00% (Statistics Canada-Labour Force Survey)
HAMILTON’S TOP OCCUPATIONS
Top Occupations in Retail and Wholesale Trade 6421 Retail salespersons and sales clerks Hamilton, 2006 0621 Retail trade managers 22.8% 6611 Cashiers 48.6% 10.4% 9.4% 3.4%
6622 Grocery clerks and store shelf stockers 6411 Sales representatives, wholesale trade (non-technical) Other
5.4%
(Statistics Canada- 2006 Census)
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HAMILTON CENSUS DIVISION: SKILL REQUIREMENTS, MEDIAN INCOME AND OUTLOOK FOR TOP OCCUPATIONS Total Employment (2006): 41,615
Occupational Title
# Employed (2006)
Skill Level
Median Annual Income (2006)
Outlook 2006-2016 New Workers Required
9,475
C
$29,194
2,450
4,340
A
$37,988
1,205
3,920 2,250
D D
$17,999 $27,348
991 387
1,405
C
$52,001
295
1,100
C
$39,798
235
945
B
$33,102
169
920
C
$36,689
97
880
A
$80,470
307
685
C
$30,020
339
(Across All Industries)
6421
0621 6611 6622
6411
7452 6211 1471 0611
3414
Retail Salespersons and Sales Clerks Retail Trade Managers Cashiers Grocery Clerks and Store Shelf Stockers Sales Representatives, Wholesale Trade (nontechnical) Material Handlers Retail Trade Supervisors Shippers and Receivers Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers Other Assisting Occupations in Support of Health Services
With 9,475 workers in Hamilton, Retail Salespersons and Sales Clerks are the most common occupations in this industry. Job opportunities are usually available year-round, with higher demand during peak shopping seasons. This occupation is usually part-time or temporary with a young age profile and low skill requirements. There are ongoing replacement needs as workers leave for other opportunities.
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II. MANUFACTURING (NAICS 31-33) HIGHLIGHTS
Accounted for 13.3% of jobs across all industries (Hamilton CMA 2011) Industry employed 42,525 workers (Hamilton Census Division 2006) 1,029 employers (Hamilton Census Division June 2011) (Statistics Canada, 2006 Census, Labour Force Survey & Canadian Business Patterns)
EMPLOYMENT TRENDS BY INDUSTRY
Employment Growth by Industry Employment Percentage Change, 2006-2010 Hamilton CMA 10.0% 5.0% 0.0% -5.0%
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Manufacturing All Industries
-10.0% -15.0% -20.0%
(Statistics Canada-Labour Force Survey)
HAMILTON’S TOP OCCUPATIONS
Top Occupations in Manufacturing Hamilton, 2006 4.1% 4.0% 3.8% 3.1% 3.1%
7265 Welders and related machine operators 9482 Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers 9617 Labourers in food, beverage and tobacco processing 7311 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (except textile) 0911 Manufacturing managers Other
81.9%
(Statistics Canada- 2006 Census)
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HAMILTON CENSUS DIVISION: SKILL REQUIREMENTS, MEDIAN INCOME AND OUTLOOK FOR TOP OCCUPATIONS Total Employment (2006): 42,525 Top Occupations
# Employed (2006)
Skill Level
Welders And Related Machine Operators Motor Vehicle Assemblers, Inspectors And Testers Labourers in Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing
1,740
B
$47,323
-94
1700
C
$50,458
-40
1,630
D
$28,382
34
7311
Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics (Except Textile)
1,315
B
$64,615
-142
0911
1,310
A
$76,010
-17
7231
Manufacturing Managers Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors
1,170
B
$54,804
-19
7452
Material Handlers
1,070
C
$39,798
235
9611
Labourers In Mineral and Metal Processing Structural Metal and Platework Fabricators and Fitters Shippers and Receivers
1,070
D
56,552
-295
950
B
$62,583
-154
875
C
$36,689
97
Median Annual Income (2006)
Outlook 2006-2016 New Workers Required
(Across All Industries)
7265
9482
9617
7263
1471
(Statistics Canada-Labour Force Survey, 2006 Census & Custom Tabulation- Workforce Planning Hamilton and Centre for Spatial Economics)
Many of the top occupations in the manufacturing sector are expected to decline during the period 2006-2016. The sector has declined overall by over 30% in the 10 year period 2001-2011. 7
III. HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL ASSISTANCE (NAICS 62) HIGHLIGHTS
Accounted for 12.7% of jobs across all industries (Hamilton CMA 2011) Industry employed 30,290 workers (Hamilton Census Division 2006) 1,867 employers (Hamilton Census Division June 2011) (Statistics Canada,-2006 Census, Labour Force Survey & Canadian Business Patterns)
EMPLOYMENT TRENDS BY INDUSTRY
Employment Growth by Industry Employment Percentage Change, 2006-2010 Hamilton CMA 15.0% 10.0% Health care and social assistance
5.0% 0.0% -5.0%
All Industries 2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
-10.0% (Statistics Canada- Labour Force Survey)
HAMILTON’S TOP OCCUPATIONS
Top Occupations in Health Care and Social Assistance3152 Registered nurses Hamilton, 2006 3413 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
15.3% 10.5%
58.6%
6.7% 4.8% 4.0%
4214 Early childhood educators and assistants 4212 Community and social service workers 1414 Receptionists and switchboard operators Other (Statistics Canada-2006 Census)
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HAMILTON CENSUS DIVISION: SKILL REQUIREMENTS, MEDIAN INCOME AND OUTLOOK FOR TOP OCCUPATIONS Total Employment (2006): 30,290
Top Occupations
# Employed (2006)
Skill Level
Median Annual Income (2006)
4,645
A
$66,327
3,195
C
$33,584
Outlook 2006-2016 New Workers Required
(Across All Industries)
3152 3413
4214
4212
1414
6471
3112
6661 4152 3111
Registered Nurses Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Service Associates Early Childhood Educators and Assistants Community and Social Service Workers Receptionists and Switchboard Operators Visiting homemakers, housekeepers and related occupations General Practitioners and Family Physicians Light Duty Cleaners Social Workers Specialist Physicians
2,814
1,454 2,030
B
$24,211
861
1,445
B
$38,205
600
1,225
C
$30,690
869
985
C
$24,238
352
875
A
$136,011
553
815
D
$21,006
778
715
A
$56,190
424
700
A
$225,721
481
(Statistics Canada-Labour Force Survey, 2006 Census & Custom Tabulation- Workforce Planning Hamilton and Centre for Spatial Economics)
Registered nurses and nurse aides have the highest concentration of employment in the health care sector. According to Statistics Canada, employment prospects for these occupations are expected to be good in the Hamilton-NiagaraPeninsula in 2012-2013. The age profile of registered and registered practical nurses in the region is older than most economic regions in Ontario, with 40% of registered nurses fifty years of age and over, according to the 2006 census. Employment prospects for nurse aides, orderlies and patient associates are also good for upcoming years, as this occupation experiences a high rate of turnover (partly due to the relatively low share of full-time positions available). 9
IV. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (NAICS 61) HIGHLIGHTS
Accounted for 6.8% of jobs across all industries (Hamilton CMA 2011) Industry employed 20,340 workers (Hamilton Census Division 2006) 333 employers (Hamilton Census Division June 2011) (Statistics Canada- Labour Force Survey, 2006 Census & Canadian Business Patterns)
EMPLOYMENT TREND BY INDUSTRY
Employment Growth by Industry Employment Percentage Change, 2006-2010 Hamilton CMA 20.0% 10.0% Educational services
0.0% -10.0%
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
All Industries
-20.0% (Statistics Canada- Labour Force Survey)
HAMILTON’S TOP OCCUPATIONS
Top Occupations in Educational Services Hamilton, 2006
4142 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers 4141 Secondary school teachers
21.5% 42.0%
13.4%
9.8% 5.4%
4122 Post-secondary teaching and research assistants 6472 Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants 4121 University professors Other Educational Services Occupations
7.8%
(Statistics Canada-2006 Census)
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HAMILTON CENSUS DIVISION: SKILL REQUIREMENTS, MEDIAN INCOME AND OUTLOOK FOR TOP OCCUPATIONS Total Employment (2006): 20,340
Occupational Title
# Employed (2006)
Skill Level
Median Annual Income (2006)
Outlook 2006-2016 New Workers Required
4,365
A
$60,217
1,007
2,725
A
$67,334
502
2,000
A
$32,189
441
1,595
C
$27,362
387
1,105
A
$90,025
445
1,050
D
$34,964
937
875
A
$65,603
341
505
C
$36,658
1,129
490
B
$34,913
989
380
A
$24,135
107
(Across All Industries)
4142
4141 4122
6472
4121 6663
4131
1411 1241
5133
Elementary School and Kindergarten Teachers Secondary School Teachers Post-Secondary Teaching and Research Assistants Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Assistants University Professors Janitors, Caretakers and Building Superintendents College and Other Vocational Instructors General Office Clerks Secretaries (Except Legal And Medical) Musicians And Singers
(Statistics Canada-Labour Force Survey, 2006 Census & Custom Tabulation- Workforce Planning Hamilton and Centre for Spatial Economics)
The educational services industry is mainly composed of teachers and professors at the elementary, secondary and postsecondary level; however, there are supporting occupations that do not require university education.
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V. FINANCE, INSURANCE, REAL ESTATE AND LEASING (NAICS 52-53) HIGHLIGHTS
Accounted for 6.8% of jobs across all industries (Hamilton CMA 2011) Industry employed 40,645 workers (Hamilton Census Division 2006) 4,294 employers (Hamilton Census Division June 2011) (Statistics Canada- Labour Force Survey & Canadian Business Patterns)
EMPLOYMENT TREND BY INDUSTRY
Employment Growth by Industry Employment Percentage Change, 2006-2010 Hamilton CMA 20.0% 10.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing
0.0% -10.0%
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
All Industries
-20.0% (Statistics Canada- Labour Force Survey)
HAMILTON’S TOP OCCUPATIONS
Top Occupations in Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and 1433 Customer service Leasing representatives - financial services 6232 Real estate agents and Hamilton, 2006
salespersons 6231 Insurance agents and brokers
11% 7% 6%
65%
1114 Other financial officers 0122 Banking, credit and other investment managers Other
6% 5%
(Statistics Canada-2006 Census)
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HAMILTON CENSUS DIVISION: SKILL REQUIREMENTS, MEDIAN INCOME AND OUTLOOK FOR TOP OCCUPATIONS Total Employment (2006): 40,645
Occupational Title
# Employed (2006)
Skill Level
Median Annual Income (2006)
Outlook 2006-2016 New Workers Required
1,545
C
$30,606
334
1,025
B
$52476
356
895
B
$42,005
223
785
A
$53,283
222
695
A
$59,362
133
580
B
$40,010
302
515
B
$38,782
93
475
C
$36,658
1,129
470
A
$66,760
168
465
C
$35,485
80
(Across All Industries)
1433
6232 6231 1114 0122
1224 1232 1411 0121
1434
Customer Service RepresentativesFinancial Real Estate Agents and Salespersons Insurance Agents and Brokers Other Financial Officers Banking, Credit and Other Investment Managers Property Administrators Loan Officers General Office Clerks Insurance, Real Estate and Financial Brokerage Managers Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Clerks
(Statistics Canada-Labour Force Survey, 2006 Census & Custom Tabulation- Workforce Planning Hamilton and Centre for Spatial Economics)
The most prominent occupations in this sector are customer service representatives in financial services. A significant number of job openings arise from high turnover, as this is mostly an entry-level position; however, employment growth in this occupation will be limited as duties are adapted and consolidated due to technological advancement. Many of the projected job openings in this sector will require completion of secondary school, college or vocational education.
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VI. CONSTRUCTION (NAICS 23) HIGHLIGHTS
Accounted for 6.7% of jobs across all industries (Hamilton CMA 2011) Industry employed 17,485 workers (Hamilton Census Division 2006) 3,740 employers (Hamilton Census Division June 2011) (Statistics Canada- Labour Force Survey & Canadian Business Patterns)
EMPLOYMENT TREND BY INDUSTRY
Employment Growth by Industry Employment Percentage Change, 2006-2010 Hamilton CMA 40.0% 20.0%
Construction All Industries
0.0% 2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
-20.0% (Statistics Canada- Labour Force Survey)
HAMILTON’S TOP OCCUPATIONS
Top Occupations in Construction Hamilton, 2006 13%
7611 Construction trades helpers and labourers 7271 Carpenters
9% 6%
7241 Electricians (except industrial and power system) 0711 Construction managers
4% 64%
4%
7294 Painters and decorators Other Occupations in Construction (Statistics Canada-2006 Census)
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HAMILTON CENSUS DIVISION: SKILL REQUIREMENTS, MEDIAN INCOME AND OUTLOOK FOR TOP OCCUPATIONS Total Employment (2006): 17,485
Occupational Title
# Employed (2006)
Skill Level
Median Annual Income (2006)
Outlook 2006-2016 New Workers Required
(Across All Industries)
7611
7271 7241
0711 7294 0712
7291 7284
7251 7219
Construction Trades Helpers and Labourers Carpenters
2,195
D
$40,034
209
1,550
B
$35,295
119
Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System) Construction Managers Painters and Decorators Residential Home Builders and Renovators
1,035
B
$51,174
98
740
A
$62,516
123
715
B
$24,649
68
625
A
$31,936
71
Roofers and Shinglers Plasterers, Drywall Installers and Finishers, and Lathers Plumbers
550
B
$36,609
50
540
B
$38,014
18
525
B
$46,085
77
Contractors and Supervisors, Other Construction Trades, Installers, Repairers and Servicers
465
B
$49,847
69
(Statistics Canada-Labour Force Survey, 2006 Census & Custom Tabulation- Workforce Planning Hamilton and Centre for Spatial Economics)
The most common construction occupations, construction trades helpers and labourers, have a younger age profile when compared to all occupations in the province, with over 80% of people in this occupation under the age of 50 at the time of the 2006 census. As this is an entry level position, there tends to be high turnover as workers leave for other opportunities.
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VII. PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL SERVICES (NAICS 54) HIGHLIGHTS
Accounted for 6.3% of jobs across all industries (Hamilton CMA 2011) Industry employed 12,735 workers (Hamilton Census Division 2006) 3,262 employers (Hamilton Census Division June 2011) (Statistics Canada- Labour Force Survey & Canadian Business Patterns)
EMPLOYMENT TREND BY INDUSTRY
Employment Growth by Industry Employment Percentage Change, 2006-2010 Hamilton CMA 30.0% 20.0%
Professional, scientific and technical services
10.0%
All Industries
0.0% -10.0%
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010 (Statistics Canada-Labour Force Survey)
HAMILTON’S TOP OCCUPATIONS
Top Occupations in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
1111 Financial auditors and accountants 4112 Lawyers and Québec notaries
Hamilton, 2006
5.5% 4.8% 4.2% 3.7% 3.4%
1231 Bookkeepers 2171 Information systems analysts and consultants 1242 Legal secretaries Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Occupations
78.5%
(Statistics Canada-2006 Census)
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HAMILTON CENSUS DIVISION: SKILL REQUIREMENTS, MEDIAN INCOME AND OUTLOOK FOR TOP OCCUPATIONS Total Employment (2006): 12, 735
Occupational Title
# Employed (2006)
Skill Level
Median Annual Income (2006)
Outlook 2006-2016 New Workers Required
Financial Auditors and Accountants Lawyers and Quebec Notaries Bookkeepers
695
A
$59,270
533
605
A
$109,695
368
540
B
$34,034
460
Information Systems Analysts and Consultants Legal Secretaries
465
A
$64,953
121
435
B
$34,198
170
Paralegal and Related Occupations Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers Accounting and Related Clerks Graphic Designers and Illustrators Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management
415
B
$36,994
186
360
A
$58,113
134
345
C
$36,880
525
330
B
$35,335
99
290
A
$47,566
117
(Across All Industries)
1111 4112 1231 2171
1242 4211 2174
1431 5241 1122
(Statistics Canada-Labour Force Survey, 2006 Census & Custom Tabulation- Workforce Planning Hamilton and Centre for Spatial Economics)
Most of the top occupations in this sector require either college or university education. Even supporting roles in this industry, such as accounting and related clerks, tend to work in computerized environments, making computer skills an essential requirement for employment.
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VIII. ACCOMODATION AND FOOD SERVICES (NAICS 72) HIGHLIGHTS
Accounted for 6.1% of jobs across all industries (Hamilton CMA 2011) Industry employed 16,430 workers (Hamilton Census Division 2006) 1,220 employers (Hamilton Census Division June 2011) (Statistics Canada- Labour Force Survey, Canadian Business Patterns)
EMPLOYMENT TREND BY INDUSTRY
Employment Growth by Industry Employment Percentage Change, 2006-2010 Hamilton CMA 60.0% 40.0% 20.0%
All Industries
0.0% -20.0%
Accommodation and food services 2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
-40.0% (Statistics Canada–Labour Force Survey)
HAMILTON’S TOP OCCUPATIONS
Top Occupations in Accommodation and Food Services 6641 Food counter attendants, Hamilton, 2006 kitchen helpers and related occupations 24.4%
31.1%
6453 Food and beverage servers 6242 Cooks
6.2%
0631 Restaurant and food service managers 6611 Cashiers
9.5% 15.5% 13.3%
Other Occupations in Accommodation and Food Services (Statistics Canada-2006 Census)
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HAMILTON CENSUS DIVISION: SKILL REQUIREMENTS, MEDIAN INCOME AND OUTLOOK FOR TOP OCCUPATIONS Total Employment (2006): 16,430
Occupational Title
# Employed (2006)
Skill Level
Median Annual Income (2006)
Outlook 2006-2016 New Workers Required
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations Food and Beverage Servers Cooks
5,105
D
$16,583
1,444
2,550
C
$14,712
581
2,185
B
$19,982
636
1,560
A
$28,126
427
6611
Restaurant and Food Service Managers Cashiers
1,015
D
$17,999
991
6452
Bartenders
600
C
$11,946
140
6212
Food Service Supervisors Chefs
530
B
$20,231
127
420
B
$32,210
136
Ma卯tres D'H么tel and Hosts Light Duty Cleaners
355
C
$4,047
69
315
D
$21,006
778
(Across All Industries)
6641
6453 6242 0631
6241 6451 6661
(Statistics Canada-Labour Force Survey, 2006 Census & Custom Tabulation- Workforce Planning Hamilton and Centre for Spatial Economics)
The accommodation and food services industry is predominately driven by consumer spending and tourism. Most of the top occupations in this industry are entry-level requiring little formal education, resulting in a relatively younger workforce.
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IX. TRANSPORTATION AND WAREHOUSING (NAICS 48-49) HIGHLIGHTS
Accounted for 5.3% of jobs across all industries (Hamilton CMA 2011) Industry employed 11,740 workers (Hamilton Census Division 2006) 1,678 employers (Hamilton Census Division June 2011) (Statistics Canada- Labour Force Survey &, Canadian Business Patterns)
EMPLOYMENT TREND BY INDUSTRY
Employment Growth by Industry Employment Percentage Change, 2006-2010 Hamilton CMA 30.0% 20.0% 10.0%
Transportation and warehousing
0.0% -10.0%
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
All Industries
-20.0% -30.0% (Statistics Canada-Labour Force Survey)
HAMILTON’S TOP OCCUPATIONS
Top Occupations in Transportation and Warehousing Hamilton, 2006 24.4%
51.2%
7411 Truck drivers 7412 Bus drivers and subway and other transit operators 7413 Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs
8.3%
7414 Delivery and courier service drivers 1462 Letter carriers
5.5% 5.2%
Other Occuaptions in Transportation and Warehousing
5.5%
(Statistics Canada-2006 Census)
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HAMILTON CENSUS DIVISION: SKILL REQUIREMENTS, MEDIAN INCOME AND OUTLOOK FOR TOP OCCUPATIONS Total Employment (2006): 11,740
Occupational Title
# Employed (2006)
Skill Level
Median Annual Income (2006)
Outlook 2006-2016 New Workers Required
(Across All Industries)
7411
Truck Drivers
2860
C
$42,728
827
7412
970
C
$50,351
329
650
C
$18,812
215
640
C
$33,929
301
1462
Bus Drivers, Subway and Other Transit Operators Taxi and Limousine Drivers and Chauffeurs Delivery and Courier Service Drivers Letter Carriers
605
C
$47,673
135
7452
Material Handlers
585
C
$39,798
235
1461
Mail, Postal and Related Clerks Dispatchers and Radio Operators Transportation Managers Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers
455
C
$43,300
213
355
C
$39,741
178
295
A
$63,617
105
280
B
$44,498
587
7413
7414
1475 0713 7321
(Statistics Canada-Labour Force Survey, 2006 Census & Custom Tabulation- Workforce Planning Hamilton and Centre for Spatial Economics)
Almost 25% jobs in this industry are truck drivers. This occupation has a relatively older workforce and working conditions, such as long hours and being away from home, have been cited as reasons for a high turnover rate. Employment growth has moderated over the past few years due to economic uncertainty in both Ontario and the United States1.
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X. BUSINESS, BUILDING AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES (NAICS 55-56) HIGHLIGHTS
Accounted for 4.4% of jobs across all industries (Hamilton CMA 2011) Industry employed 12,635 workers (Hamilton Census Division 2006) 2,427 employers (Hamilton Census Division June 2011) (Statistics Canada-Labour Force Survey, 2006 Census & Canadian Business Patterns)
EMPLOYMENT TREND BY INDUSTRY
Employment Growth by Industry Employment Percentage Change, 2006-2010 Hamilton CMA 20.0% Business, building and other support services All Industries
10.0% 0.0% -10.0%
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
-20.0% (Statistics Canada-Labour Force Survey)
HAMILTON’S TOP OCCUPATIONS
Top Occupations in Business, Building and Other Support Services Hamilton, 2006 12.7% 11.5%
58.2%
7.9% 5.5% 4.2%
6661 Light duty cleaners
8612 Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers 6651 Security guards and related occupations 6663 Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents 6623 Other elemental sales occupations Other Occupations in Business, Building and Other Support Services (Statistics Canada- 2006 Census)
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HAMILTON CENSUS DIVISION: SKILL REQUIREMENTS, MEDIAN INCOME AND OUTLOOK FOR TOP OCCUPATIONS Total Employment: 12,635
Occupational Title
# Employed
Skill Level
Median Annual Income (2006)
Outlook 2006-2016 New Workers Required
(Across All Industries)
6661
Light Duty Cleaners
1,610
D
$21,006
778
8612
Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance labourers Security Guards and Related Occupations Janitors, Caretakers and Building Superintendents Other Elemental Sales Occupations Travel Counsellors
1,450
D
$29,184
370
995
D
$27,298
417
695
D
$34,964
937
530
D
$27,570
260
415
C
$30,639
117
Customer Service, Information and Related Clerks Material Handlers
395
C
$36,622
411
305
C
$39,798
235
General Office Clerks Other Labourers in Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
275
C
$36,658
1,129
270
D
$29,593
73
6651
6663
6623 6431 1453
7452 1411 9619
(Statistics Canada-Labour Force Survey, 2006 Census & Custom Tabulation- Workforce Planning Hamilton and Centre for Spatial Economics)
The majority of occupations in this industry do not require formal education above secondary school training. Many occupations are entry-level and thus experience high turnover rates as workers move on to other opportunities.
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4. WHAT DOES ALL THIS TELL US? Many of the top occupations are found across several industries, indicating that working in a specific occupation does not limit a worker to a particular industry. For example, light duty cleaners are the top occupation in the Business, Building and Other Support Services sector employing 1,610 workers, while also employing 815 workers in the Health Care and Social Assistance sector. Similarly, material handlers work in Retail and Wholesale Trade, Manufacturing, Transportation and Warehousing, and Business, Building and Other Support Services. It is generally the C- or D-level occupations that are found across industries, as these occupations tend to be less specialized and do not have specific education requirements. Furthermore, it is projected that there will be increased demand for many of these low-skill occupations that are found across multiple sectors during the period 2006-2016.
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