Wellington County
Characteristics and Trends
The Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin incorporated in 1997 is one of twenty-five local board planning zones in Ontario contracted by Ontario’s Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to facilitate labour market planning and workforce development initiatives at the local level.
Report compiled by: Diane Soucie, Net Success Inc. and Paul Knafelc, Community Benchmarks Inc.
Wellington County: Manufacturing Characteristics and Trends
Contents Executive Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Manufacturing Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Research Approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Section I – Manufacturing Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Growth/Decline in the Number of Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Value Added . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 3-Digit Manufacturing Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Growth/Decline in the Number of Businesses by 3-Digit Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Total Employment Growth/Decline by 3-Digit Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Manufacturing Employment Guelph CMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Total Value Added . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Value Added Per Worker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Detailed Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Number of Manufacturing Businesses by Municipality/Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Implications of the Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Section II – Labour Force Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Findings and Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
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Executive Summary This study examines the Manufacturing Sector in Wellington County and its ongoing recovery from the 2008 recession. An analysis of the economic data confirms that this Sector continues to be a significant contributor to the local economy. These statistics considered in light of the views of national industry leaders and local manufacturers (gained from interviews) have lead to a series of recommendations to ensure the Sector’s ongoing growth. In 2010, Wellington’s Manufacturing Sector was comprised of 678 business establishments, including a mix of firms of various sizes. While these firms account for only 4.5 percent of Wellington’s total businesses, collectively they make a significant contribution to the County’s economic base. In 2008, the revenue generated by Wellington County’s Manufacturing Sector was $7.1 billion. Wages and salaries paid by the sector exceeded $1.1 billion, and the cost of materials and supplies purchased for production surpassed $4.1 billion. While Wellington’s Manufacturing Sector has experienced both employment and revenue declines, of greatest concern is the Sector’s drop in the value it adds to the production process. Between 2004 and 2008, the Sector’s total value added declined from $4.2 billion to $2.8 billion, and value added per worker declined from $167,152 to $121,569. In light of competitive pressures, it is critical that the value added per worker increases, as this is a reflection of improved productivity. Discussions with local manufacturers and other stakeholders as well as an analysis of job postings resulted in an observation that the Manufacturing Sector in Wellington County is experiencing resurgence in labour force demand, however, there appears to be two streams of workforce requirements: 1. lesser-skilled, entry-level general labourer positions at a lower level of salary; and 2. an increasing demand for more highly skilled tradespeople within a tightening labour market. Often, entry-level educational requirements are minimal with the required training being provided by the manufacturing companies themselves. This may be a cause for future concern as local manufacturers face fierce competition from countries with abundant labour, low wages, undervalued currencies and often fewer regulations in areas such as health and safety and the environment.1 Our findings suggest building the Manufacturing Sector in Wellington depends on increasing the competence and availability of a skilled labour force today and in the future. To this end, we recommend that: • Manufacturers in Wellington County consider following the lead of Linamar Corporation utilizing the Essential Skills framework of competencies as a tool for recruitment and employee development • Accessibility to apprenticeship training within specialty manufacturing operations be facilitated through an examination of creative collaborative and educational options • Similar coordination take place in the Rubber and Plastics Manufacturing industry, which is comprised of small and mediumsized operations lacking the collective and unified voice required to establish apprenticeship training • Targeted training addressing expanded skill requirements and/or new technologies be provided to journeypeople as a means to efficiently address skill needs and reduce the increasing requirement for dual-certification • Industry associations, educators, and economic development officers continue to communicate and support manufacturers in Wellington County as they advance the research and development and innovation leading to expanded or highlyspecialized products and services sought by local, national and international markets. The availability of a skilled and adaptable workforce is vitally important to manufacturers as they develop new products and services, integrate new technology and streamline processes. Actions to create and maintain this workforce combined with strategic corporate, education and government leadership will ensure that the Manufacturing Sector remains the economic base in Wellington County. 1 2
Industrial Transformation: The Case of Northern Carolina, TD Economics Special Report, June 22, 2011, p. 2 Wellington County: Manufacturing Characteristics and Trends
Table 1
Summary: Key Economic Statistics Manufacturing Sector Wellington County 2008
2010
776
678
Owner Operated
253
227
1 to 4 employees
149
131
5 to 9 employees
Total Number of Manufacturing Establishments
104
88
10 to 19 employees
69
61
20 to 49 employees
81
71
50 to 99 employees
47
33
100 to 199 employees
36
32
200 to 499 employees
32
31
5
4
2004
2008
500+ employees
Total Revenue from Goods Manufactured
$8,442,016,000
$7,150,872,000
Total Value Added
$4,284,768,000
$2,858,445,000
$167,152
$121,568
25,634
23,513
20,042
17,090
5,592
6,423
$1,224,083,000
$1,174,846,000
Production workers wages (direct labour)
$858,598,000
$737,586,000
Non-manufacturing employees salaries (indirect labour)
$365,485,000
$437,260,000
$136,472,000
$151,517,000
$4,016,743,000
$4,124,292,000
Value Added Per Production Worker Total Number of Employees (direct and indirect labour) Number of production workers (direct labour) Number of non-manufacturing employees (indirect labour) Total Wages and Salaries
Cost of Energy and Water Utility Cost of Materials and Supplies
Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Business Patterns and Manufacturing Principal Statistics
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Introduction A Lens on Local Industry in 2010, a report issued by the Workforce Planning Board Waterloo Wellington Dufferin, examining the local economy and labour market in Waterloo Wellington and Dufferin, recognized that the severity of the 2008-2009 economic downturn on the region had been mitigated slightly by the diversity of the employment base in the region. Despite this economic diversity, Wellington’s Manufacturing Sector plays a prominent role in sustaining the local economy. This study takes a closer look at the Manufacturing Sector in Wellington County. By examining economic data and interviewing local manufacturers and other stakeholders, we have provided a more in-depth analysis of the Sector and its local labour market. For the purpose of this study, the local labour market is defined as the available labour force within the geographic distance that individuals are prepared to commute to work on a daily basis – typically a 100 km circumference around Wellington County.
Manufacturing Background The Canadian Manufacturing Sector had been in a slow decline from 2003 to 2008, with a dramatic plunge from the last quarter of 2008 to December 2009, as the demand for manufactured goods fell and companies laid off employees. At the height of the recession, Statistics Canada reported manufacturing job losses in Canada averaged 14,500 a month between August 2008 and December 2009.2 In the Wellington County Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) encompassing Guelph and Guelph/Eramosa, the manufacturing labour force fell from 19,000 in 2003 to 12,700 in 2010.3 Since December 2009, employment in the Manufacturing Sector in Canada has been rising steadily with monthly gains nationally of 2,400 jobs. The Sector now employs nearly 1.5 million people with the greatest numbers employed in food manufacturing (15%), transportation equipment (11%), fabricated metal products (10%) and machinery at 9%. Notable job gains have occurred in machinery, fabricated metal products, primary metals, plastic and rubber products, and petroleum and coal product manufacturing. Some sectors continue to decline including printing and related activities, furniture and clothing, and leather and allied product manufacturing.4 Despite these gains, economists are only cautiously optimistic. The economy of the United States, our largest trading partner, shed 54,000 jobs in May 2011, with analysts using words such as “bleak” and “terribly weak” to describe the situation.5 With exports accounting for 30 percent of the Canadian Gross Domestic Product (GDP), 73 percent of all Canadian exports going to the United States, and one in every three jobs in Canada depending on exports,6 the struggling U.S. economy is of great concern. Bank of Canada Governor, Mark Carney, predicted that the economic growth experienced in 2011 will slow “quite markedly” starting in the current quarter because of both temporary factors such as the Japanese earthquake’s effect on North American auto plants, as well as longer-term challenges such as sub-par productivity gains.7 Innovation and increased productivity through the integration of new technology and lean processes has long been viewed as the key to competitiveness in the Manufacturing Sector within a global market. In fact, Canadian Manufacturing and Exporters (CME), in their 2010 report, Invest to Grow: Technology, Innovation and Canada’s Productivity Challenge, states that “innovation is the most important determinant of business competitiveness, productivity growth, and economic prosperity in a world of global markets and rapid technology change. It is the introduction of new, differentiated and improved products and processes that create value for customers and improves operating efficiencies. Innovation will be essential in sustaining Canada’s economic recovery”.8 2 3 4 5 6
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Jobs in manufacturing pick up after long decline, Tavia Grant, Globe and Mail Blog, May 26, 2011 Labour Force Survey, Guelph CMA, Statistics Canada Jobs in manufacturing pick up after long decline, Tavia Grant, Globe and Mail Blog, May 26, 2011 Bleak U.S. jobs report underlines economic maiaise, Kevin Carmichael, Globe and Mail, June 03, 2011 Manufacturing and exporting matter, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, http://www.cme-mec.ca/english/media-centre/manufacturing-tradestatistics.html Wellington County: Manufacturing Characteristics and Trends
At the same time, CME recognizes that Canada lags behind the United States and other countries with respect to both innovation and productivity growth driven by investments in knowledge (research and development), technology (new machinery and equipment) and workforce skills (workplace training), stating “innovation is ultimately a business investment decision”.9 Technology investments by Canadian manufacturers have fallen 37 percent over the past ten years and, most often, businesses base spending decisions on research and development on their previous year’s cash flow performance.10 In fact, Canadian business spending on research and development was only 1 percent of GDP; about one half of what U.S. business spends. This suggests that Canadian business has less capacity to be receptive to innovation and less of a focus on innovation as part of an integrated business strategy.11 Anne Golden, President and CEO of the Conference Board of Canada, contends that the most glaring gap in the integration of research and development into the Canadian economy rests with investment by the private sector. She admits that, through the 1990’s, business relied on a low Canadian dollar to compete and, until the recent global recession, they were helped by world commodity markets and the North American spending binge. Now, with an unsteady global economic recovery combined with a strong dollar and looming labour shortages, the required innovation necessary to sustain and build the Canadian economy will rest with business and the thousands of decisions made daily within individual companies.12
Research Approach The metrics for this report are drawn either directly from Statistics Canada or are derived from Statistics Canada data. It should be noted that the research uses the most current data available; however, depending on the variables examined, the year varies. In some cases, the most current data available is from December 2010, while in other instances, data from 2009 is the most current available. Wellington County (Census Division) consists of eight municipalities/townships: Centre Wellington, Erin, Guelph, Guelph/Eramosa, Mapleton, Minto, Puslinch and Wellington North. This study primarily refers to the Wellington County Area, although, in some instances data is presented for the eight municipalities/townships of the County. Section I of this report profiles the economic characteristics of Wellington County’s Manufacturing Sector as a whole and for each of its 3-Digit industries of the North American Classification System (NAICS). NAICS is a comprehensive system encompassing all economic activities. At the highest 2-digit level, it divides the economy into 20 sectors. Three digit codes examine sub-sectors of the economy while five digit codes look at the different economic activities in which businesses are engaged. Section II focuses on the Sector’s labour force requirements by reviewing Wellington County manufacturers’ participation in a federallysponsored Work-Share program, conducting an overview of employment advertisements and highlighting the results of interviews with Wellington County educators, government representatives, industry associations and owners and managers from a cross-section of manufacturing businesses.
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Canada adds more than 58,0000 jobs in April, Tavia Grant, Globe and Mail, May 16, 2011 Invest to Grow: Technology, Innovation and Canada’s Productivity Challenge, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, October 2010, p. 4 Ibid, p. 2 Invest to Grow: Technology, Innovation and Canada’s Productivity Challenge, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, October 2010, p. 4 Canada’s productivity trap, Kevin Lynch, Globe and Mail, Jan 29, 2010 Canada’s innovation malaise: the cure’s in our culture, Anne Golden, Globe and Mail, Aug 10, 2010 Wellington County: Manufacturing Characteristics and Trends
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Section I: Manufacturing Characteristics Growth/Decline in the Number of Businesses The most comprehensive count of manufacturing business establishments within the Wellington County Area is provided by Statistics Canada’s Canadian Business Patterns, which identifies the number of businesses by employee size range within an industry. Canadian Business Patterns data is derived from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) business numbers and from payroll remittance numbers. The data for 2010 revealed that Wellington had 678 manufacturing businesses, 451 of which had payroll employees and 227 of which were owner-operated establishments with no payroll employees. The very small firm is the predominant form of manufacturing business in Wellington: 74.8 percent have less than 20 employees. Between 2008 and 2010, the number of manufacturing businesses in Wellington declined from 776 to 678. The number of businesses declined in all employee size ranges, with the 50 to 99 employee size range declining the most by 29.8 percent (representing 14 businesses). It should be noted that decreases in the number of manufacturing businesses refers to the net change. Details are presented in Table 2.
Table 2
Growth/Decline in the Number of Manufacturing Businesses Wellington County - 2008 to 2010 Absolute Change
Percent Change
678
(98)
(12.6)
253
227
(26)
(10.3)
1 to 4 employees
149
131
(18)
(12.1)
5 to 9 employees
104
88
(16)
(15.4)
10 to 19 employees
69
61
(8)
(5.6)
20 to 49 employees
81
71
(10)
(12.4)
50 to 99 employees
47
33
(14)
(29.8)
100 to 199 employees
36
32
(4)
(11.1)
200 to 499 employees
32
31
(1)
(3.1)
5
4
(1)
(20.0)
2008
2010
776
Owner Operated
Total Number of Manufacturing Establishments
500+ employees Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Business Patterns
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Revenue In addition to its number of businesses, Wellington’s Manufacturing Sector can also be measured by the revenue it generates. The revenue data shows the extent of financial flow into Wellington County. In 2008, Wellington manufacturers generated revenue greater than $7.1 billion; however, the Sector experienced a $1.2 billion revenue decline from 2004.
Table 3
Revenue Trends Wellington County - 2004 to 2008
Total Manufacturing Sector
2004
2008
Absolute Change
$8,442,016,000
$7,150,872,000
($1,291,144,000)
Source: Statistics Canada, Manufacturing Principal Statistics
Value Added Since revenue includes production costs, the value added in the manufacturing process is a more suitable measurement for capturing the economic benefit remaining in the County. The higher the value added, the greater the economic contribution to the regional economy. In 2008, the total value added by Wellington’s Manufacturing Sector was more than $2.8 billion, a significant decline from $4.2 billion in 2004.
Table 4
Manufacturing Value Added Growth/Decline by 3-Digit Industry Wellington County - 2004 to 2008
Total Manufacturing Sector
2004
2008
Absolute Change
$4,284,768,000
$2,858,445,000
($1,426,323,000)
Source: Statistics Canada, Manufacturing Principal Statistics
Another perspective from which to examine value added is by the value added per production worker. Value added per worker is a measure of how much value, on average, workers generate using their skills and the capital employed in production. In 2008, the average value per worker was $121,569. In light of competitive pressures, it is also important that the value added per worker increases over time, reflecting improved productivity. Between 2004 and 2008, value added per worker decreased from $167,152 in 2004 to $121,569 in 2008 (in 2006 value added per worker was $130,224).
Table 5
Manufacturing Value Added Per Worker Wellington County - 2004 to 2008 2004
Total Manufacturing Sector
2008
$167,152
$121,569
Absolute Change ($45,583)
Source: Statistics Canada, Manufacturing Principal Statistics
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3-Digit Manufacturing Industries Wellington’s Manufacturing Sector consists of wide range of economic activity. An examination of the 3-Digit industries that comprise Wellington County’s Manufacturing Sector provides insight into the contribution each industry makes to the County.
Growth/Decline in the Number of Businesses by 3-Digit Industry In 2010, Wellington’s Manufacturing Sector was comprised of 678 business establishments. They are not, however, evenly distributed among industries. The Fabricated Metal Industry accounted for the most businesses with 127, which equates to 18.7 percent of all manufacturing businesses. The Machinery Industry ranks second with a total of 82 businesses or 12.1 percent of all businesses in the Sector. Between 2008 and 2010, the Fabricated Metal Industry and the Machinery Industry experienced the greatest decline in the number of businesses, at 15 and 14 businesses respectively.
Table 6
Number of Businesses by 3-Digit Manufacturing Industries Wellington County - 2010 2008
2010
64
62
(2)
Beverage and Tobacco
7
7
0
313
Textile Mills
2
2
0
314
Textile Product Mills
10
9
(1)
315
Clothing
13
11
(2)
316
Leather and Allied Products
8
5
(3)
321
Wood Product
39
32
(7)
322
Paper
14
13
(1)
323
Printing and Related
43
44
1
324
Petroleum and Coal
3
3
0
325
Chemical
35
36
1
326
Plastics and Rubber Products
37
27
(10)
327
Non-Metallic Mineral Product
38
30
(8)
331
Primary Metal
7
4
(3)
332
Fabricated Metal
142
127
(15)
333
Machinery
96
82
(14)
334
Computer and Electronic
18
18
0
335
Electrical Equipment
19
14
(5)
336
Transportation Equipment
57
55
(2)
337
Furniture and Related Products
58
41
(17)
339
Miscellaneous
66
56
(10)
776
678
(98)
311
Food
312
Total Manufacturing Sector Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Business Patterns
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Absolute Change
Revenue When Wellington’s 3-Digit industries are examined from a revenue perspective, the Transportation Equipment Industry and the Food Industry are the County’s largest manufacturing industries each generating $1.4 billion in 2008. Five industries each generated more than $500 million in revenue demonstrating diversity within Wellington’s manufacturing base. Wellington’s 2004 to 2008 revenue trends reveal that eight industries experienced revenue growth and eight saw revenue decline. The Transportation Equipment Industry experienced the greatest absolute growth exceeding $250 million, while the Food Industry saw the greatest decline in revenue, at just over $218 million.
Table 7
Revenue Growth/Decline by 3-Digit NAICS Wellington County - 2004 to 2008 2004
2008
$1,459,968,000
$1,241,926,000
Absolute Change ($218,042,000)
$12,998,000
$16,649,000
$3,651,000
$3,831,000
$2,165,000
($1,666,000)
311
Food
314
Textile Product Mills
316
Leather and Allied Products
321
Wood Product
322
Paper
323
Printing and Related
325
Chemical
326
Plastics and Rubber Products
$438,874,000
$485,243,000
$46,369,000
327
Non-Metallic Mineral Product
$220,157,000
$175,063,000
($45,094,000)
331
Primary Metal
-
$106,325,000
-
332
Fabricated Metal
$551,719,000
$556,585,000
$4,866,000
333
Machinery
$846,750,000
$1,088,503,000
$241,753,000
334
Computer and Electronic
$34,299,000
$26,781,000
($7,518,000)
335
Electrical Equipment
$722,832,000
$635,643,000
($87,189,000)
336
Transportation Equipment
$1,466,000,000
$1,716,096,000
$250,096,000
337
Furniture and Related Products
$47,073,000
$51,564,000
$4,491,000
339
Miscellaneous
$26,531,000
$79,545,000
$53,014,000
$8,442,016,000
$7,150,872,000
Total Manufacturing Sector
$75,617,000
$121,623,000
$46,006,000
$213,940,000
$112,280,000
($101,660,000)
$53,783,000
$49,140,000
($4,643,000)
$357,962,000
$303,653,000
($54,299,000)
($1,291,144,000)
Source: Statistics Canada, Manufacturing Principal Statistics
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Total Employment Growth/Decline by 3-Digit Industry While the number of people employed with Wellington’s Manufacturing Sector declined from 25,634 in 2004 to 23,513 in 2008, not all 3-Digit industries experienced employment losses. Six industries saw employment increase over the time period and the Transportation Equipment Industry added the most jobs, at 873. Between 2004 and 2008, ten of Wellington’s manufacturing industries experienced employment loss, with employment in the Food Manufacturing declining the most at 817 jobs. Details are presented in Table 8.
Table 8
Total Employment Growth/Decline by 3-Digit Industry Wellington County - 2004 to 2008 2004
2008
2,781
1,964
111
132
21
38
24
(14)
Food
314
Textile Product Mills
316
Leather and Allied Products
321
Wood Product
319
605
286
322
Paper
938
439
(499)
323
Printing and Related
322
267
(55)
325
Chemical
820
672
(148)
326
Plastics and Rubber Products
1,607
1,976
327
Non-Metallic Mineral Product
927
607
331
Primary Metal
-
133
332
Fabricated Metal
3,478
3,266
(212)
333
Machinery
3,486
3,281
(205)
334
Computer and Electronic
237
170
(67)
335
Electrical Equipment
2,972
2,413
(559)
336
Transportation Equipment
5,220
6,093
873
337
Furniture and Related Products
392
395
3
339
Miscellaneous
185
312
127
25,634
23,513
Total Manufacturing Sector Source: Statistics Canada, Manufacturing Principal Statistics
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Absolute Change
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(817)
369 (320) -
(2,121)
Manufacturing Employment Guelph CMA While manufacturing employment data preceding 2008 is not available for the Wellington County Area, more current insight into Wellington’s manufacturing employment trends can be inferred from the Guelph Census Metropolitan Area (CMA). The Guelph CMA includes the City of Guelph and Guelph/Eramosa township. Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey data shows manufacturing employment declined significantly from 18,100 in 2008 to 12,700 in 2010 (Table 9) in this CMA.
Table 9
Manufacturing Employment Guelph Census Metropolitan Area Year
Employment
2008
18,100
2009
14,900
2010
12,700
Source: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey
Total Value Added In 2008, the total value added by Wellington’s Manufacturing Sector was more than $2.8 billion. The value added by the Transportation Equipment Industry was in excess of $721 million, followed by the Machinery Industry’s $329 million and the Fabricated Metal Industry’s $302 million. These three industries accounted for 47.3 percent of the Manufacturing Sector’s total value added. Between 2004 and 2008, the total value added decreased in ten of the seventeen 3-Digit industries examined. The Machinery Industry declined the most in absolute dollars, by $141 million. The Transportation Equipment Industry accounted for the greatest absolute gain, at $122 million. Details are presented in Table 10.
Table 10
Total Value Added Growth/Decline by 3-Digit Industry Wellington County - 2004 to 2008 2004
2008
Absolute Change
311
Food
$359,820,000
$235,047,000
($124,773,000)
314
Textile Product Mills
$6,607,000
$8,683,000
$2,076,000
316
Leather and Allied Products
$1,176,000
($88,000)
($1,264,000)
321
Wood Product
$32,581,000
$38,654,000
$6,073,000
322
Paper
$84,118,000
$39,228,000
($44,890,000)
323
Printing and Related
$33,442,000
$23,435,000
($10,007,000)
325
Chemical
$148,906,000
$204,867,000
$55,961,000
326
Plastics and Rubber Products
$205,615,000
$223,423,000
$17,808,000
327
Non-Metallic Mineral Product
$131,688,000
$92,384,000
($39,304,000)
331
Primary Metal
-
$22,910,000
-
332
Fabricated Metal
$312,019,000
$302,336,000
($9,683,000)
333
Machinery
$471,621,000
$329,853,000
($141,768,000)
334
Computer and Electronic
$19,719,000
$15,216,000
($4,503,000)
335
Electrical Equipment
$305,227,000
$277,662,000
($27,565,000)
336
Transportation Equipment
$598,882,000
$721,237,000
$122,355,000
337
Furniture and Related Products
$26,542,000
$25,622,000
($920,000)
339
Miscellaneous Total Manufacturing Sector
$14,893,000
$29,203,000
$4,284,768,000
$2,858,445,000
$14,310,000 ($1,426,323,000)
Source: Statistics Canada, Manufacturing Principal Statistics Wellington County: Manufacturing Characteristics and Trends
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Value Added Per Worker Wellington’s value added per worker varies considerably from industry to industry. At the low end of the scale, the value added per worker ranged from $63,891 in the Wood Product Industry to the high end of the scale at $304,862 in the Chemical Industry. Value added per worker trends also vary from industry to industry. Between 2004 and 2008, the Wood Product Industry experienced the greatest decline in value added per worker, decreasing by $38,244. The Chemical Industry experienced the greatest increase over this time period, rising $123,269. Wellington’s Non-Metallic Mineral Product Industry, Fabricated Metal Industry, Computer and Electronic Industry, and Electrical Equipment Industry saw total value added decline, while the value added per worker increased. This trend would suggest that while the number of people employed within each industry has decreased, those who remain employed are more productive. The Textile Industry, Chemical Industry, Transportation Industry and Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industry saw both total value added and value added per worker increase over the 2004 to 2008 time period, signaling productivity advances. Conversely, the Food Industry, the Paper Industry, the Printing and Related Product Industry, the Machinery Industry and the Furniture Industry experienced decreases in both total value added and value added per worker. Details are presented in Table 11.
Table 11
Value Added Per Worker Growth/Decline by 3-Digit Industry Wellington County - 2004 to 2008 2004
2008
311
Food
$129,385
$119,678
($9,707)
314 316
Textile Product Mills
$59,523
$65,780
$6,257
Leather and Allied Products
$30,947
-
-
321
Wood Product
$102,135
$63,891
($38,244)
322
Paper
$89,678
$89,358
($320)
323
Printing and Related
$103,857
$87,772
($16,085)
325
Chemical
$181,593
$304,862
$123,269
326
Plastics and Rubber Products
$127,950
$113,068
($14,882)
327
Non-Metallic Mineral Product
$142,058
$152,198
$10,140
331
Primary Metal
332
Fabricated Metal
333
Machinery
334
Computer and Electronic
335 336 337 339
-
$172,256
-
$89,712
$92,571
$2,859
$135,290
$100,534
($34,756)
$83,203
$89,506
$6,303
Electrical Equipment
$102,701
$115,069
$12,368
Transportation Equipment
$114,728
$118,371
$3,643
Furniture and Related Products
$67,709
$64,866
($2,843)
Miscellaneous
$80,503
$93,599
$13,096
$167,152
$121,569
($45,583)
Total Manufacturing Sector Source: Statistics Canada, Manufacturing Principal Statistics
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Absolute Change
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Detailed Industries An examination of Wellington County’s 5-digit manufacturing industries provides a more granular look at the range of economic activity within Wellington’s Manufacturing Sector. The industries identified may indicate areas of specialization within Wellington. Data was only available for 5-digit industries where there was a threshold of activity (i.e. data is not available for all 5-digit industries due to data suppression rules). With respect to revenue, Wellington’s Animal Slaughtering and Processing Industry generated the most revenue in 2008, at more than $742 million. Wellington’s Other Plastic Product Industry not only employed the most people (1,544) in 2008 but also accounted for the greatest total value added compared to other 5-digit industries. Details are presented in Table 12.
Table 12
Economic Characteristics Selected 5-Digit NAICS Industries Wellington County - 2008 Revenue from Goods Manufactured
NAICS Description 31161 Animal Slaughtering and Processing 32111 Sawmills and Wood Preservation
Number Employed
Manufacturing Total Value Added
$000’s
#
$000’s
742,934
1,401
169,423
42,797
159
9,484
32221 Paperboard Container
82,080
331
28,393
32619 Other Plastic Product
385,605
1,544
182,527
32732 Ready-Mix Concrete
55,388
194
29,666
33211 Forging and Stamping
11,121
49
4,910
33231 Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product
84,290
394
38,772
33232 Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products
16,810
137
8,689
255,038
1,315
133,212
3,737
24
1,437
33281 Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating and Allied Activities
10,191
61
4,742
33299 All Other Fabricated Metal Product
29,800
177
16,632
33311 Agricultural Implement
34,143
131
15,460
33312 Construction Machinery
385,001
680
23,488
33331 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery
128,547
661
67,057
31,627
170
13,183
33392 Material Handling Equipment
292,807
905
128,598
33637 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
242,974
744
67,664
33639 Other Motor Vehicle Parts
211,714
782
115,425
33711 Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Counter Top
27,102
210
14,359
33712 Household and Institutional Furniture
20,770
153
9,321
33271 Machine Shops 33272 Turned Product and Screw, Nut and Bolt
33351 Metalworking Machinery
33721 Office Furniture (including Fixtures) 33999 All Other Miscellaneous
3,692
32
1,942
31,423
132
15,534
Source: Statistics Canada, Manufacturing Principal Statistics
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Number of Manufacturing Businesses by Municipality/Township While the eight municipalities/townships of Wellington County share the same labour market, a breakdown of the number of manufacturing business in each municipality/township is provided because this data is available through Statistics Canada’s Canadian Business Patterns. As one would expect, the greatest number of manufacturing businesses – 358 – are located in the city of Guelph. Second is Centre Wellington with 80 manufacturing businesses. Details are presented in Table 13. A breakdown of manufacturing businesses for each of Wellington’s municipalities/townships by 3-Digit industry are presented in Tables 14 through 21 for reference.
Table 13
Number of Manufacturing Businesses Municipalities/Townships of Wellington County - 2010 Number of Manufacturing Businesses
Centre Wellington
80
11.8
Erin
44
6.5
Guelph
358
52.8
Guelph/Eramosa
57
8.4
Mapleton
18
2.7
Minto
27
4.0
Puslinch
37
5.5
Wellington North
57
8.4
678
100.0*
Total Wellington County (Census Division) Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Business Patterns *Does not sum to 100 due to rounding
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Distribution %
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Table 14
Number of Manufacturing Businesses Centre Wellington as a Percent of Wellington County - 2010
Manufacturing Industry (NAICS)
Centre Wellington
Wellington Census Division (WCD)
Percent Centre Wellington of WCD Activity
311
Food
6
62
9.7
312
Beverage and Tobacco Product
1
7
14.3
313
Textile Mills
0
2
0.0
314
Textile Product Mills
3
9
33.3
315
Clothing
1
11
9.1
316
Leather and Allied Products
0
5
0.0
321
Wood Product
3
32
9.4
322
Paper
0
13
0.0
323
Printing and Related Support Activities
8
44
18.2
324
Petroleum and Coal Product
0
3
0.0
325
Chemical
6
36
16.7
326
Plastics and Rubber Products
5
27
18.5
327
Non-Metallic Mineral Product
6
30
20.0
331
Primary Metal
332
Fabricated Metal Product
333
0
4
0.0
11
127
8.7
Machinery
4
82
4.9
334
Computer and Electronic Product
2
18
11.1
335
Electrical Equipment, Appliance and Computer
3
14
21.4
336
Transportation Equipment
5
55
9.1
337
Furniture and Related Product
7
41
17.1
339
Miscellaneous
9
56
16.1
80
678
11.8
Total Manufacturing Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Business Patterns
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Table 15
Number of Manufacturing Businesses Erin as a Percent of Wellington County - 2010
Manufacturing Industry (NAICS)
Erin
Wellington Census Division (WCD)
311
Food
3
62
4.8
312
Beverage and Tobacco Product
0
7
0.0
313
Textile Mills
0
2
0.0
314
Textile Product Mills
1
9
11.1
315
Clothing
0
11
0.0
316
Leather and Allied Products
1
5
20.0
321
Wood Product
5
32
15.6
322
Paper
1
13
7.7
323
Printing and Related Support Activities
3
44
6.8
324
Petroleum and Coal Product
1
3
33.3
325
Chemical
2
36
5.6
326
Plastics and Rubber Products
0
27
0.0
327
Non-Metallic Mineral Product
2
30
6.7
331
Primary Metal
2
4
50.0
332
Fabricated Metal Product
6
127
4.7
333
Machinery
6
82
7.3
334
Computer and Electronic Product
0
18
0.0
335
Electrical Equipment, Appliance and Computer
1
14
7.1
336
Transportation Equipment
3
55
5.5
337
Furniture and Related Product
2
41
4.9
339
Miscellaneous
5
56
8.9
51
678
6.5
Total Manufacturing Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Business Patterns
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Percent Erin of WCD Activity
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Table 16
Number of Manufacturing Businesses Guelph as a Percent of Wellington County - 2010
Manufacturing Industry (NAICS) 311
Food
312
Guelph
Wellington Census Division (WCD)
Percent Guelph of WCD Activity
24
62
38.7
Beverage and Tobacco Product
4
7
57.1
313
Textile Mills
1
2
50.0
314
Textile Product Mills
2
9
22.2
315
Clothing
5
11
45.5
316
Leather and Allied Products
1
5
20.0
321
Wood Product
10
32
31.3
322
Paper
9
13
69.2
323
Printing and Related Support Activities
23
44
52.3
324
Petroleum and Coal Product
2
3
66.7
325
Chemical
23
36
63.9
326
Plastics and Rubber Products
18
27
66.7
327
Non-Metallic Mineral Product
9
30
30.0
331
Primary Metal
1
4
25.0
332
Fabricated Metal Product
89
127
70.1
333
Machinery
44
82
53.7
334
Computer and Electronic Product
9
18
50.0
335
Electrical Equipment, Appliance and Computer
7
14
50.0
336
Transportation Equipment
36
55
65.5
337
Furniture and Related Product
14
41
34.1
339
Miscellaneous
27
56
48.2
358
678
52.8
Total Manufacturing Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Business Patterns
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Table 17
Number of Manufacturing Businesses Guelph/Eramosa as a Percent of Wellington County - 2010
Manufacturing Industry (NAICS) 311
Food
312
Beverage and Tobacco Product
313
Textile Mills
314
Textile Product Mills
315
Clothing
316
Leather and Allied Products
321
Wood Product
322
Paper
323
Printing and Related Support Activities
324
Petroleum and Coal Product
325
Chemical
326
Plastics and Rubber Products
327
Guelph/Eramosa
Wellington Census Division (WCD)
4
62
6.5
1
7
14.3
0
2
0.0
0
9
0.0
1
11
9.1
2
5
40.0
6
32
18.8
2
13
15.4
6
44
13.6
0
3
0.0
3
36
8.3
1
27
3.7
Non-Metallic Mineral Product
4
30
13.3
331
Primary Metal
0
4
0.0
332
Fabricated Metal Product
2
127
1.6
333
Machinery
8
82
9.8
334
Computer and Electronic Product
2
18
11.1
335
Electrical Equipment, Appliance and Computer
0
14
0.0
336
Transportation Equipment
3
55
5.5
337
Furniture and Related Product
7
41
17.1
339
Miscellaneous
5
56
8.9
57
678
8.4
Total Manufacturing Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Business Patterns
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Percent Guelph/Eramosa of WCD Activity
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Table 18
Number of Manufacturing Businesses Mapleton as a Percent of Wellington County - 2010
Manufacturing Industry (NAICS)
Mapleton
Wellington Census Division (WCD)
Percent Mapleton of WCD Activity
311
Food
3
62
4.8
312
Beverage and Tobacco Product
0
7
0.0
313
Textile Mills
0
2
0.0
314
Textile Product Mills
0
9
0.0
315
Clothing
0
11
0.0
316
Leather and Allied Products
0
5
0.0
321
Wood Product
1
32
3.1
322
Paper
0
13
0.0
323
Printing and Related Support Activities
1
44
2.3
324
Petroleum and Coal Product
0
3
0.0
325
Chemical Manufacturing
0
36
0.0
326
Plastics and Rubber Products
0
27
0.0
327
Non-Metallic Mineral Product
0
30
0.0
331
Primary Metal
1
4
25.0
332
Fabricated Metal Product
2
127
1.6
333
Machinery Manufacturing
3
82
3.7
334
Computer and Electronic Product
2
18
11.1
335
Electrical Equipment, Appliance and Computer
1
14
7.1
336
Transportation Equipment
0
55
0.0
337
Furniture and Related Product
3
41
7.3
339
Miscellaneous
1
56
1.8
18
678
2.7
Total Manufacturing Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Business Patterns
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Table 19
Number of Manufacturing Businesses Minto as a Percent of Wellington County - 2010
Manufacturing Industry (NAICS)
Minto
Wellington Census Division (WCD)
311
Food
5
62
8.1
312
Beverage and Tobacco Product
0
7
0.0
313
Textile Mills
0
2
0.0
314
Textile Product Mills
1
9
11.1
315
Clothing
0
11
0.0
316
Leather and Allied Products
0
5
0.0
321
Wood Product
2
32
6.3
322
Paper
0
13
0.0
323
Printing and Related Support Activities
1
44
2.3
324
Petroleum and Coal Product
0
3
0.0
325
Chemical
0
36
0.0
326
Plastics and Rubber Products
1
27
3.7
327
Non-Metallic Mineral Product
1
30
3.3
331
Primary Metal
0
4
0.0
332
Fabricated Metal Product
3
127
2.4
333
Machinery
3
82
3.7
334
Computer and Electronic Product
0
18
0.0
335
Electrical Equipment, Appliance and Computer
0
14
0.0
336
Transportation Equipment
2
55
3.6
337
Furniture and Related Product
4
41
9.8
339
Miscellaneous
4
56
7.1
27
678
4.0
Total Manufacturing Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Business Patterns
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Percent Minto of WCD Activity
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Table 20
Number of Manufacturing Businesses Puslinch as a Percent of Wellington County - 2010
Manufacturing Industry (NAICS)
Puslinch
Wellington Census Division (WCD)
Percent Puslinch of WCD Activity
311
Food
2
62
3.2
312
Beverage and Tobacco Product
1
7
14.3
313
Textile Mills
0
2
0.0
314
Textile Product Mills
2
9
22.2
315
Clothing
1
11
9.1
316
Leather and Allied Products
1
5
20.0
321
Wood Product
1
32
3.1
322
Paper
0
13
0.0
323
Printing and Related Support Activities
0
44
0.0
324
Petroleum and Coal Product
0
3
0.0
325
Chemical
1
36
2.8
326
Plastics and Rubber Products
1
27
3.7
327
Non-Metallic Mineral Product
4
30
13.0
331
Primary Metal
0
4
0.0
332
Fabricated Metal Product
11
127
8.7
333
Machinery
8
82
9.8
334
Computer and Electronic Product
1
18
5.6
335
Electrical Equipment, Appliance and Computer
0
14
0.0
336
Transportation Equipment
0
55
0.0
337
Furniture and Related Product
1
41
2.4
339
Miscellaneous
2
56
3.6
37
678
5.5
Total Manufacturing Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Business Patterns
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Table 21
Number of Manufacturing Businesses Wellington North as a Percent of Wellington County - 2010
Manufacturing Industry (NAICS)
Wellington North
Wellington Census Division (WCD)
15
311
Food
312
Beverage and Tobacco Product
0
7
0.0
313
Textile Mills
1
2
50.0
314
Textile Product Mills
0
9
0.0
315
Clothing
3
11
27.3
316
Leather and Allied Products
0
5
0.0
321
Wood Product
4
32
12.5
322
Paper
1
13
7.7
323
Printing and Related Support Activities
2
44
4.5
324
Petroleum and Coal Product
0
3
0.0
325
Chemical
1
36
2.8
326
Plastics and Rubber Products
1
27
3.7
327
Non-Metallic Mineral Product
4
30
13.3
331
Primary Metal
0
4
0.0
332
Fabricated Metal Product
3
127
2.4
333
Machinery
6
82
7.3
334
Computer and Electronic Product
2
18
11.1
335
Electrical Equipment, Appliance and Computer
2
14
14.3
336
Transportation Equipment
6
55
10.9
337
Furniture and Related Product
3
41
7.3
339
Miscellaneous
3
56
5.4
57
678
8.4
Total Manufacturing Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Business Patterns
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62
Percent Wellington North of WCD Activity 24.2
Implications of the Data Wellington County’s Manufacturing Sector continues to be a critical component of the area’s economic base. The Sector provides a substantial contribution in terms of employment, wages and salaries, revenue, value added and as purchaser of material and supplies. Notwithstanding this fact, the Sector has declined significantly over the last half decade. The number of businesses, employment, revenue and value added locally have all fallen. While the decrease in Wellington’s manufacturing employment base is unfortunate, it is not unexpected as most North American communities also experienced significant manufacturing employment loss. Within today’s global economy, it is no longer realistic to expect the Manufacturing Sector to account for 25 per of all jobs. Wellington’s manufacturing employment loss does not have to equate to a decline in revenue or value added. The fact that Wellington’s revenue, total value added and value added per worker is trending downward is a concern that must be addressed. In light of competitive pressures, it is critical that the value added per worker increases over time, reflecting improved productivity. Productivity improvements hinge on the use of new production processes and technologies and the increased skill level of the Wellington County labour force.
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Section II: Labour Force Requirements The data in Section I provides a statistical overview of the manufacturing economy in Wellington County. Section II focuses on the sector’s labour force requirements by reviewing manufacturers’ participation in a federally-sponsored Work-Share program as well as offering an overview of employment advertisements and the results of interviews with local educators, government representatives, industry associations and owners and managers from a cross-section of manufacturing businesses throughout Wellington County. An analysis of the participation of Wellington County manufacturers in the federally-sponsored Work-Share program offers another insight into the sector. The Human Resources Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) Work-Share program is an initiative designed to help employers and employees avoid temporary layoffs when there is a reduction in the normal level of business activity that is beyond the control of the employer. The measure provides income support to employees eligible for Employment Insurance benefits who work a temporarily reduced work week while their employer recovers. Table 22 demonstrates that Wellington County companies have dramatically decreased reliance on this program and appear to now be able to sustain their workforce on a full-time basis.13
Table 22
Number of Companies Participating in HRSDC Work-Share Program In Wellington County - 2008 to 2011
Work-Share Program: Guelph, Guelph/Eramosa, Fergus, Aberfoyle, Mt. Forest Total Agreements (including Automotive) Automotive-specific Agreements
Apr 2008 to Mar 2009
Apr 2009 to Mar 2010
Apr 2010 to Mar 2011
28
106
5
8
19
1
Source: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
13 There could be a margin of error in the count as smaller communities could be missed, or employers with main/branches head offices applying outside of Wellington (yet affects local feeder plant/offices). 24
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Finally, an analysis of Service Canada job bank postings for the Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities Sector during a 25-day period during April and May 2011 highlighted labour market shortages particularly in the occupations of general labourers, metalworking machine operators, motor vehicle and electronics assemblers, inspectors and testers.
Table 23
Job Postings on Service Canada Job Bank in the Category of Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities Guelph and Wellington County - April / May 2011 Job Postings 25 days Apr/May 2011
NOC Code
Occupational Title
9619
Other Labourers in Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
9617
Labourers in Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing
9614 9612 9611
Percent
62
34.1
8
4.4
Labourers in Wood, Pulp and Paper Processing
5
2.7
Labourers in Metal Fabrication
6
3.3
Labourers in Mineral and Metal Processing
1
0.5
Major Group 96 – Labourers in Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
82
45.1
9514
Metalworking Machine Operators
19
10.4
9512
Forging Machine Operators
1
0.5
9511
Machining Tool Operators
3
1.6
9496
Painters and Coaters - Industrial
13
7.1
9487
Machine Operators and Inspectors, Electrical Apparatus
2
1.1
9486
Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors
3
1.6
9485
Assemblers, Fabricators and Inspectors, Industrial Electrical Motors and Transformers
2
1.1
Assemblers and Inspectors, Electrical Appliance, Apparatus and Equipment Manufacturing
6
3.3
9484 9483
Electronics Assemblers, Fabricators Inspectors and Testers
18
9.9
9482
Motor Vehicle Assemblers, Inspectors and Testers
22
12.1
9435
Paper Converting Machine Operators
1
0.5
9424
Water and Waste Plant Operators
1
0.5
9422
Plastics Processing Machine Operators
1
0.5
9415
Inspectors and Testers, Mineral and Metal Processing
1
0.5
9414
Concrete, Clay and Stone Forming Operators
1
0.5
9411
Machine Operators, Mineral and Metal Processing
1
0.5
95
52.2
1
0.5
Major Group 94/95 – Processing and Manufacturing Machine Operators and Assemblers 9232
Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Process Operators
9223
Supervisors, Electrical Products Manufacturing
1
0.5
9213
Supervisors, Food, Beverage, Tobacco Processing
3
1.6
Major Group 92 – Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and skilled operators
5
2.7
Total number of job postings
182
Source: Service Canada Job Bank, www.jobbank.gc.ca, April to May 2011
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The National Occupational Classification (NOC) organizes over 30,000 job titles into 520 occupational group descriptions and provides a framework for understanding jobs found throughout Canada’s labour market. Our analysis of job postings in Wellington County for occupations included within the category of Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities reveals a number of interesting observations: • 82 of the jobs posted (45.1 percent) were in the NOC major group 96, Labourers in Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities. This group is considered NOC Level D with on-the-job training usually provided for these occupations. A secondary school diploma is not necessarily an employment requirement. • 95 of the jobs posted (52.2 percent) were in the NOC major group 94/95, Processing and manufacturing machine operators and assemblers. These occupations classified as NOC Level C usually require secondary school and/or occupation-specific training. • 5 of the jobs posted (2.7 percent) were in the NOC major group 92, Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and skilled operators. These occupations classified as NOC Level B usually require college education or apprenticeship training. • 147 of the jobs posted (80.8 percent) were posted through a recruitment agency on behalf of the employer. • Analysis of starting wages identified below demonstrates that over 63 percent of the jobs are compensated at a rate of less than $15.00 per hour:
Table 24
Wage Rates for Job Postings on Service Canada Job Bank in the Category of Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities Guelph and Wellington County - April / May 2011 Less than $11.99
$12.00 to $14.99
$15.00 to $19.99
$20.00 to $24.99
$25.00 and greater
Negotiable
Major Group 96
22
37
6
0
0
17
Major Group 94/95
12
45
21
3
1
13
Major Group 92
0
0
1
1
2
1
Total – 182
34
82
22
4
3
31
Percentage
18.7
45.1
12.1
2.2
1.6
17.0
Source: Service Canada Job Bank, www.jobbank.gc.ca, April to May 2011
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The same analysis of Service Canada job bank posting was then conducted for the Trades, Transport and Construction sector with the following results:
Table 25
Job Postings on Service Canada Job Bank in the Category of Trades, Transport and Construction Guelph and Wellington County - April / May 2011 Job Postings 25 days Apr/May 2011
NOC Code
Occupational Title
7311
Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics (except Textile)
7265
Percent
12
37.5
Welders and Related Machine Operators
7
21.9
7242
Industrial Electricians
4
12.5
7231
Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors
3
9.4
7232
Tool and Die Makers
2
6.3
7214
Contractors and Supervisors, Metal Forming, Shaping and Erecting Trades
1
3.1
7216
Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades
1
3.1
7263
Structural Metal/Platework Fabricators and Fitters
1
3.1
7612
Other Trades Helpers and Labourers
1
3.1
Total number of job postings
32
Source: Service Canada Job Bank, www.jobbank.gc.ca, April to May 2011
• 31 of the 32 jobs posted (96.9 percent) were in the NOC major group 72/73, Trades and Skilled Transport and Equipment Operators. This group is classified as NOC Level B occupations and usually require college education or apprenticeship training. • Only 1 job posted (3.1 percent) was in the NOC major group 76, Tradeshelpers, Construction Labourers and Related Occupations. These occupations are categorized as “Skill Level D” with on-the-job training usually provided for the occupation. • 15 of the jobs posted (46.9 percent) were through a recruitment agency on behalf of the employer. • Almost 47 percent of employers identified the wage as “negotiable” suggesting a tightening labour market.
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Wage Rates for Job Postings on Service Canada Job Bank in the Category of Trades, Transport and Construction Guelph and Wellington County - April / May 2011 Less than $11.99
$12.00 to $14.99
$15.00 to $19.99
$20.00 to $24.99
$25.00 and greater
Negotiable
0
2
1
7
7
14
Major Group 72/73 Major Group 76
1
Total - 32
0
Percentage
2
1
7
7
15
6.3
3.1
21.9
21.9
46.9
Source: Service Canada Job Bank, www.jobbank.gc.ca, April to May 2011
The analysis of job postings led the research team to observe that the Manufacturing Sector in Wellington County is experiencing resurgence, however, there appeared to be two streams of workforce requirements: 1. lesser-skilled, entry-level general labourer positions at a lower level of salary; and 2. an increasing demand for more highly skilled tradespeople within a tightening labour market. Discussions with representatives of recruiting firms confirmed that this observation aligned with their experience and that almost all entry-level positions are advertised on the Service Canada job bank. Advertisements for more highly skilled individuals are posted on the job bank as well as other venues including newspapers, job sites like www.wowjobs.com and www.workopolis.com, through networking or through word of mouth. Recruiters also confirmed that employers routinely put more emphasis on past work history and manufacturing experience than education when recruiting entry-level general labourers. However, they also noted that experienced workers within the sector often undervalued their work history and did not recognize the worth of the knowledge and skills gained through experience. Frequently, they did not adequately demonstrate or communicate the value of this wealth of experience to a potential employer. To further explore local labour market skill requirements, key informant interviews were conducted with 23 manufacturing companies located in Wellington County. 7 of the companies were located in Guelph, the county’s largest urban area. The remaining 16 (70.0 percent) were located in Wellington County communities including Centre-Wellington, Mapleton, Minto, Puslinch and Wellington North. The companies contacted varied in Manufacturing Sectors and employee size range:
Table 27
Overview of Key Informant Interviews Conducted By Manufacturing Sector
NAIC
Industry
Number of Companies
311
Food
2
8.7
315
Apparel
1
4.4
321
Wood Product
2
8.7
326
Plastics and Rubber Product
1
4.4
332
Fabricated Metal Product
4
17.4
333
Machinery
8
34.8
334
Computer and Electronic Product
1
4.4
335
Electrical Equipment, Appliance and Component
1
4.4
336
Transportation Equipment
2
8.7
337
Furniture and Related Product
1
4.4
Source: Research Team
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Percent of Total
Table 28
Overview of Key Informant Interviews Conducted with Wellington County Manufacturers By Employee Size Range
Employee Size Range
Number of Companies
Percent of Total
0 to 9 employees
2
8.7
10 to 19 employees
7
30.4
20 to 49 employees
4
17.4
50 to 99 employees
1
4.3
100 to 199 employees
4
17.4
200 to 299 employees
2
8.7
300 to 499 employees
1
4.3
Over 500
2
8.7
Source: Research Team
14 (60.8 percent) of the companies contacted would be considered small to medium-sized enterprises (SME) employing less than 100 people. 13 employed 50 or less. 11 of these SMEs or 47.8 percent were located in Wellington County. Employers were asked to respond to the following questions to assist in determining labour force and skill requirements: • How many employees currently work at your company? How many are working “on the shop floor”? • Have you hired in the last six months? What position(s)? • Are you planning to hire in the next six months? What position(s)? • Is your company able to find the workers required to meet current and future business requirements? • What are your greatest skill requirements? • Are you able to find people with the right Essential Skills of communication, math, computer skills? Critical thinking, problem solving and teamwork? • How important are foundational manufacturing skills like material properties, metrology and quality? Are your able to hire people with these skills? • Are you planning on incorporating any new technology on your shop floor in the next year? • How will you address the training or workforce requirement caused by this new technology? • Will this new technology affect the number or composition of your workforce? ie less labourers / more skilled trades or engineers?
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The companies interviewed exhibited a variety of workforce compositions and workforce development practices: • 4 companies (17.4 percent) employed general labourers and assemblers only. Any skilled trade requirement was addressed through a contracted or purchased service. These companies employed less than 25 people and were located in municipalities outside of Guelph. • 11 companies (47.8 percent) employed a mix of general labourers and semi-skilled machine operators trained in-house. 8 (72.7 percent) of these companies employed 10 to 35 people and 9 (81.8 percent) were outside of Guelph. 2 of the 23 companies interviewed employed over 100 people. The larger the number of employees, the more likely that the company reported opportunities for advancement through a defined human resource process. With the exception of welding certifications, training of semi-skilled machine operators was conducted in-house. Most workers were hired as general labourers with the opportunity to qualify for additional training and advancement depending on qualities employers described as “strong work ethic, teachability, honesty, and mechanical ability”. • 8 companies (34.8 percent) employed a combination of engineers, engineering technicians and technologists, journeypeople as well as general labourers. 5 of these 8 companies (62.5 percent) are located in Guelph and 6 (75 percent) employ more than 100 people. 15 (65.2 percent) of all companies interviewed indicated that they had hired in the past six months. With the exception of two companies who had hired skilled tradespeople and salespeople, openings had been created for general labourers, semi-skilled machine operators and welders. 16 companies (69.5 percent) projected that they would be hiring general labourers or semiskilled machine operators, painters and welders within the next six months. When making a hiring decision, employers put more emphasis on related past manufacturing experience than education despite the fact that the range of duties typically performed by general labourers is expanding. It is often expected that the general labourer is able to perform duties that include making judgments, recording data, utilizing a computer, etc. Company officials did indicate that, when hiring general labourers, they would often “hire ten and keep five” with retention decisions again based on work ethic and mechanical ability. While only one company indicated plans to hire skilled trades and engineers, companies did indicate a growing concern that labour market for these highly skilled individuals was “tightening”. The required skill most often identified was knowledge and experience in robotics and automation. This requirement is translating into an interesting occurrence – licensed tradespeople registering for a second apprenticeship. In the past year, several incidences of licensed electricians registering as industrial millwrights and vice versa were reported by both company officials and Employment Training [Apprenticeship] Consultants at the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU). The two trades are distinct in terms of knowledge and skill requirements, and no credit is given for completion of the initial apprenticeship. The full second apprenticeship is served. This growing trend of dual accreditation demonstrates both the expanded knowledge and skill requirement and the degree of multi-skilling and flexibility mandated in today’s manufacturing environment.
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While the majority of industrial apprenticeships registered are in the Millwright and Industrial Electrician trades, Employment Training Consultants (ETC) in Guelph and Wellington County reported increasing inquiries for the Machine Toolbuilder and Integrator trade and Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) Programmer, an upskilling initiative for metalcutting journeypeople. In most cases, apprentice registrations occur as a result of an individual’s advancement from within a company. It was also reported that the number of apprentices registered in manufacturing trades has been increasing in Guelph where they account for 50 to 60 percent of registered apprentices. This is not the case in the rest of Wellington County where less than 10 percent of apprentices are registered in manufacturing trades. When those companies that employed semiskilled machine operators were asked why they did not participate in apprenticeship training, they stated that the degree of specialty within their businesses prohibited them from participating. They simply did not have the range of equipment, processes or services that would allow them to fulfill the on-the-job training necessary to complete the apprenticeship requirements. In order to accomplish the required on-the-job training, the apprentice must be able to acquire training under the mentorship of a journeyperson or equivalently skilled employee or company owner on a variety of equipment prescribed by the trade’s training profile. Interviews with Employment Training Consultants at the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (MTCU) confirmed that the degree of specialized operations within what are often smaller specialized companies can be a barrier to participation in apprenticeship. The ability for an individual to register as an apprentice is at the discretion of the MTCU Employment Training Consultant (ETC) after interviews with the employer and potential apprentice and observation of the company’s operations. Despite creative approaches by the ETCs that include consideration of exposure to equipment that may occur in off-site work environments or with other employers, this does present a barrier to apprenticeship for some companies and their employees. Another employer working within the Plastics and Rubber Sector reported their willingness to participate in apprenticeship training; however, no apprenticeship training existed within their Sector. This occurrence was acknowledged in a Training Gap Analysis sponsored by the Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie with the support of workforce planning boards (local boards) from Windsor to Hamilton including the Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington and Dufferin. This report, issued March 2011, found no labour market shortage in terms of individuals wishing to work in the Sector, however, there is a shortage of people with the required knowledge and skills related to manufacturing processes. Approximately 100 companies, including over a dozen from Wellington County, responding to the study’s survey reported that “the ability to attract and retain well qualified individuals is a major challenge. There are identified limitations in training opportunities at both the high school and post secondary level. There is currently no industry specific apprenticeship available thus limiting opportunities to offset a portion of training costs”.14 The report identified the lack of a unified voice for the Sector as a barrier to post-secondary and apprenticeship training stating, “the most significant barrier to post-secondary and apprenticeship training was the large percentage of small to medium-sized enterprises employing less than 100 people within the Sector. Implementation of new programming in the college system is contingent upon the ability to place graduates. A company requiring one or two specialists a year would be hard pressed to have a college develop a new program or augment an existing program of study. The role of Sector Councils and Local Boards as a unified voice for industry is paramount in moving forward the training agenda”.15
14 Training Gap Analysis – Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing Sector Study, Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie, March 2011, p. 4-5 15 Ibid, p. 5 Wellington County: Manufacturing Characteristics and Trends
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Finally, the Employment Training Consultants reported that they do get requests from individuals seeking apprenticeship accreditation based on their years of experience and range of expertise acquired through that experience. In this case, the individual would be asked to have their employer substantiate their years of employment and work duties. If eligible, the individual would then have the opportunity to challenge the Certificate of Qualification for the applicable trade. Employers varied on the requirement that entry level candidates possess foundational manufacturing knowledge such as metrology and material properties; however, quality assurance was viewed as important by most companies. When asked about the importance of Essential Skills in making a hiring or promotion decision, employers consistently reported the importance of literacy, numeracy and computer skills as well as critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork. Essential Skills are skills defined by the Ministry of Education (Ontario) as those that “enable people to perform tasks required by their jobs as well as adapt to change. They are generic skills that are used in virtually all occupations and throughout daily life. They are transferable from school to work, job to job and sector to sector and they also provide the foundation for learning other skills, such as technical skills and job/workplace skills�.16 In addition to literacy, numeracy and computer skills, Essential Skills includes work habits and thinking skills. Thinking skills are defined as job task planning and organizing; decision making, problem-solving, and finding information. Work habits include traits such as teamwork, reliability, and initiative. The federal and provincial governments of Canada have done extensive work in identifying the essential skills and work habits required by entry-level employees in hundreds of occupations. Tools for individuals and corporations are widely available. Linamar Corporation and their affiliated companies have recently completed a pilot project in conjunction with Conestoga College utilizing Essential Skills as a tool for workforce development. Employing the TOWES evaluation tool, 27 Linamar employees at three manufacturing sites volunteered for assessment in three Essential Skills areas, Reading Text; Numeracy and Document Use. Following online training in these three areas, 98 percent of the employees demonstrated skill gain. As a part of the pilot, Linamar Corporation trained their human resource staff at each plant in the use of Essential Skills as a recruitment and workforce development tool. Essential Skills are now being imbedded in job descriptions at Linamar Corporation. At maturity, Essential Skills benchmarks will become a tool for employee recruitment and development. The company has announced the success of the pilot and they are currently seeking 80 employees to volunteer to participate in the program in September 2011. A video providing more information about the pilot project is available at http://www.conestogac.on.ca/caa/skills/pathways.jsp. When asked if they were planning on purchasing new manufacturing equipment in the next year, 80 percent of the companies indicated their intention to introduce new technology in the coming year although most indicated that the purchase would be made to expand capacity rather than necessarily improve productivity. However, employers did indicate ongoing efforts to increase productivity through process improvements. Whether through process improvements or equipment purchase, employers reported that, to date, the number of employees within the workforce or their required level of skill had been largely unaffected. Training requirements incurred as a result of these improvements were met internally through in-house training often provided by the equipment supplier.
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Findings and Recommendations The importance of a knowledge-based workforce is consistently cited as crucial to national and corporate prosperity. With a significant percentage of manufacturing enterprises in Wellington County relying on low-skilled employees working as general labourers or production assemblers, increasing the competencies of the workforce is vital to the long-term stability and growth of the Manufacturing Sector in Wellington County. As a result of the lack of opportunity for advancement within some of the smallest companies we spoke to, it would appear that a general labourer wishing to advance their career may have to seek employment at a larger manufacturer where more opportunity for in-house training is available. The individual could then, potentially, leverage that experience to attain employment at yet another company offering apprenticeship opportunities. The individual seeking advancement incurs the disruption of employment and the previous employer incurs not only the loss of talent but also bears the cost of ongoing recruitment and training. In their report, “Invest to Grow: Technology, Innovation and Canada’s Productivity Challenge”, the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters identified three inter-related issues that help determine the innovative capacity of a country’s workforce. 1. What are the competencies of the labour force? 2. Do businesses and other organizations have access to personnel with the skills, expertise and experience they require now and in the future 3. Do businesses and other organizations have the leadership, managerial expertise, and workforce capabilities they need to achieve new and changing operational objectives? All three issues, they contend, “underline the importance of investments in education, skills training, improved work practices and workforce development”.17 All three issues are relevant for manufacturing in Wellington County. We can examine each of these three issues individually:
Competencies of the labour force • Extensive work has been done by government and educators to identify and analyze the Essential Skills required for entrylevel workers in over 300 occupations. Skill requirements have been benchmarked in areas including literacy, numeracy, computer use, document use as well as thinking skills including the ability to prioritize and problem-solve. Four or five skill levels have been established for each Essential Skill. This framework of core competencies can be used to develop job descriptions, assist in recruitment and selection of suitable employees, guide employee development, and the establishment of workplace training programs. Linamar Corporation is providing an excellent example of the use of Essential Skills as a workforce development tool. Using Essential Skills assessments to benchmark an employee’s existing level of skill, online training is made available to increase the employee’s skill. As Essential Skills are imbedded in job descriptions within Linamar Corporation and their affiliated companies, an individual could identify their career objective, identify the required Essential Skill levels, and work on the skill development necessary to attain their goal. The positive outcome derived from this pilot project, offers corporations a roadmap for using Essential Skills as a means to increase the competencies of their workforce.
17 Invest to Grow: Technology, Innovation and Canada’s Productivity Challenge, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, October 2010, p. 12 Wellington County: Manufacturing Characteristics and Trends
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Access to personnel with the skills, expertise and experience they require now and in the future • Employers in Wellington County consistently pointed to the importance of work ethic and manufacturing experience as keys for success within their operation. Experienced workers affected by job loss often possess these qualifications but are unable to communicate or demonstrate these qualifications to a potential employer. Employers may not readily see how these seasoned workers can contribute the very interpersonal qualities and knowhow they are looking for. By assisting displaced workers to better quantify and demonstrate the value of their experience, services supporting unemployed adults could assist them to re-enter the workforce more quickly. At the same time, employers should be encouraged to consider the value experienced older workers bring to their workplace. • As small business is often considered the engine of economic growth and job creation it is necessary to explore alternative means for these enterprises to meet apprenticeship training requirements. In Wellington County, 74.7 percent of all manufacturing businesses employ less than 20 people and it is these small companies, often the originators of new innovation, who may have the greatest need for a multi-skilled employee. Despite the flexibility of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, the ability of small manufacturing companies to tap into the apprenticeship system can be constrained because of the limited range of equipment and processes used within their facility. Those in a position to encourage education, workforce and economic development should consider creative solutions including offering applied training within educational facilities and/or a possible shared coordination role that would allow the apprentice to gain the exposure to equipment and processes that would fulfill the apprenticeship requirements. • Similarly, the recommendation of the Training Gap Analysis report completed by the Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie suggesting that the Plastics and Rubber Sector Council and provincial workforce planning boards (local boards) play a coordination role to catalyze further investigation into the need for an apprenticeship program in the Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing Sector should be pursued. This coordination role is required because of the lack of a common voice for small to medium-sized businesses predominant within the sector. • The growing number of journeypeople seeking dual certification in a second trade may point to the need for upskilling initiatives allowing journeypeople to obtain the specific knowledge and skills required by the employer more quickly than participating in a second apprenticeship. By making this targeted training available through short-term training interventions, the training may be more accessible to a wider range of journeypeople and allow the company and journeyperson to access and benefit from the skill acquisition more quickly.
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Leadership, managerial expertise, and workforce capabilities needed to achieve new and changing operational objectives • Analysis of workforce development requirements within a region often focuses on the shifting and increasing knowledge and skill requirements of workers. However, skill requirements of leaders and business owners also shift to reflect the changing business environment. Business owners must be equally as adaptive as their employees. Industry associations and economic development officers can often identify valuable resources and available assistance. • The significant number of job postings for general labourers where secondary school or less is the only educational requirement is of concern. This would suggest that the Wellington County manufacturers may be vulnerable to fierce competition from countries with plentiful labour, low wages, undervalued foreign currencies and minimal environmental and health and safety regulations.18 Economic development professionals and Manufacturing Sector organizations must continue to communicate to these companies the business case demonstrating the return on investment resulting from expanded and/or highly-specialized products and services made available to local, national and international markets. • In retrospect, one of the contributors to the economic hardship and job loss in many areas of Ontario during the 2008 recession was our reliance on large, traditional manufacturing industries. Wellington County was able to avoid some of this pain because of the diversity of industry within the local Manufacturing Sector. In addition to this diversity, the economy of Wellington County overall, including the Manufacturing Sector, is dependent on small and medium-sized enterprise. Within a country that has declared 2011 as “The Year of the Entrepreneur”, growth of these enterprises presents real opportunity. In Canada, 37 percent of all new private sector jobs created over the past decade originated in small firms.19 Wellington County should do everything possible to support and catalyze the growth of these small and medium-sized companies. Ilse Treumicht, Chief Executive Officer of MaRS Discovery District, made the case during her presentation to the Economic Club of Canada on March 2, 2011, when she observed that, while some companies elect to stay small and others may fail, we must find ways to advance the companies that survive and show growth potential. We need to amplify their success and recognize that broadly-based programs in support of small and medium-sized businesses may not be the best policy instruments to optimize job creation. It is not a one-size fits all formula. While many measures are national in scope, there are actions that can be taken at the local level to help including assisting firms to consider not just more research and development, but how to get connected to customers early and expand marketing and sales.20 This information-sharing, education and networking function is a role that can be performed by educators, industry associations and economic development officers within the region. In light of competitive pressures, it is critical that the value added per worker increases over time, reflecting improved productivity. The availability of a skilled and adaptable workforce is vitally important to manufacturers as they develop new products and services, integrate new technology and streamline processes. Actions to create and maintain this workforce combined with strategic corporate, education and government leadership will ensure that the Manufacturing Sector remains an important contributor to the economic base in Wellington County.
18 Industrial Transformation: The Case of Northern Carolina, TD Economics Special Report, June 22, 2011, p. 2 19 Address by Ilse Treurnicht, CEO, MaRS Discovery District to the Economic Club of Canada, March 2, 2011 20 Ibid. Wellington County: Manufacturing Characteristics and Trends
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Appendix Key Informant Interviews were conducted with the following companies and organizations
Manufacturing Companies in Wellington County NAIC Company
Municipality
332
Aberfoyle Metal Treaters Ltd.
Puslinch
332
Accuflex industrial Hose Ltd.
Guelph
311
Agribrands Purina Canada
Minto
333
Agro Trend Manufacturing Ltd.
Minto
333
Artech Millwrights Ltd.
Mapleton
334
Canadian Solar Inc.
Guelph
332
Cardinal Laser Processing
Guelph
333
Long Manufacturing (Dana Corp.)
Wellington North
311
Golden Valley Farms Inc.
Wellington North
335
Hammond Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
Guelph
333
Husky Farm Equipment Ltd.
Mapleton
332
JB Tool and Gauge Inc.
Puslinch
337
Kooiman Industries Ltd.
Centre Wellington
315
Ludachris Hats
Wellington North
333
Linamar Corporation
Guelph
326
Newdon Industries Ltd.
Centre Wellington
333
Rotobale Compaction
Wellington North
333
Skyjack Inc.
Guelph
321
TriCoat Wood Finishing
Minto
336
Teutech Industries
Guelph
333
Viking Cives Ltd.
Wellington North
336
Walinga Inc.
Centre Wellington
321
Wellington Wood Products Ltd.
Wellington North
Other Stakeholders
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Corporate and Technical Training, Conestoga College
S. Debruyn
Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, Conestoga College
S. Tryon
Trades and Apprenticeship Training, Conestoga College
G. White
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium
T. Smith
Guelph Chamber of Commerce
L. Longfield
Manpower Inc.
W. Burman
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (Apprenticeship)
J. Jean
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (Apprenticeship)
B. Marshall
Premium HR Solutions Inc.
J. Roy
WC Wood Action Centre
L. Haw
Wellington-Waterloo Community Futures Development Corp.
J. Reichert
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June 2011 We would like to acknowledge the contributions of the businesses who provided input to this research project and the direction provided by our partners County Wellington and The City of Guelph.
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