Career Information
Industry Statistics
- Statistics Canada reported in August 2006 that the manufacturing industry currently
employs 2,086,100 jobs.
Source:
Labour Force Survey, Statistics Canada - September 8, 2006
- The aging population poses a serious labour demand issue for the future. Beginning
in 2010, the proportion of the population aged 65 and over will expand rapidly,
reinforced by a low birth rate and a longer life expectancy. In 2001, those aged
37 to 55 made up 47% of the labour force. In 2011, half of them will be 55 or over,
and 18% of them will be over the age of 60.
Source: Statistics
Canada
- In 2002, employment in manufacturing increased by almost 6%, with the biggest growth
occurring in food manufacturing and machine production.
Source: Statistics
Canada
- By the end of [the 90s] and into the new millennium, the manufacturing industry
led the economy in job creation. Since virtually all manufacturing jobs (97%) are
full time, the industry contributed significantly to the jump in full-time employment.
Manufacturing accounted for 18% of all full-time employment in 2002. The manufacturing
and trade industries employ the highest number of Canadian workers (full and part
time), each accounting for about 15% of the labour pool in 2002.
Source: Statistics
Canada
- A shortage of skilled workers can be an obstacle, not only to the adoption of production
technology but also to innovation.
Source: Statistics
Canada
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The Canadian Federation of Independent Business reports that 48.7% of its members
in 2003 said the shortage of qualified labour was the most important issue they
face.
Source: Remarks for Canadian Welding Association Industry Education
Forum - March 1, 2006
- Only about 25% of young people enrol in university and another 25% choose college
or trades. That leaves about 50% who enter the work force without the skills they
need to compete for good jobs.
Source: Remarks for Canadian Welding Association Industry Education
Forum - March 1, 2006
- Over the next 10 years, we expect something like over half a million people to retire
from manufacturing jobs in Canada.
Source: Globe and Mail (Wanted: More skilled labour, and quick - November 2005)
- Many Canadian manufacturers face a tough time finding skilled workers as the front-end
of the baby boomers near retirement over the coming years.
Source: Globe and
Mail (Wanted: More skilled labour, and quick - November 2005)
- Canadian manufacturers are turning to other strategies to deal with their [labour
shortage] problem, including partnering with educational institutions to churn out
the needed workers.
Source: Globe and
Mail (Wanted: More skilled labour, and quick - November 2005)
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