Where are all the jobs?

Updated September 2012

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. Retail and Wholesale Trade ................................................................................................................................ 4 II. Manufacturing ..................................................................................................................................................... 6

III. Health Care and Social Assistance ....................................................................................................................... 8 IV. Educational Services .......................................................................................................................................... 10 V. Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Leasing .................................................................................................... 12

VI. Construction ...................................................................................................................................................... 14 VII. Professional, Scientific and Technical Services ................................................................................................. 16

VIII. Accommodation and Food Services .................................................................................................................. 18 IX. Transportation and Warehousing ..................................................................................................................... 20 X. Business, Building and Other Support Services ................................................................................................ 22

4. What Does All This Tell Us? .................................................................................................................................... 24

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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)

(Statistics Canada- Labour Force Survey & Canadian Business Patterns)

Table 2: Top 10 Subsectors (Hamilton Census Division)

(Statistics Canada- 2006 Census & Canadian Business Patterns)

NAICS

Industry

% of Jobs in all Industries

(2011)

% Growth of Jobs in Industry

(2001 to 2011)

# of Employers (2011)

(Hamilton Census Division)

41, 44-45 Retail and Wholesale Trade 17.3% 17.3% 3,938 31-33 Manufacturing 13.3% -30.8% 1,029 62 Health Care and Social Assistance 12.7% 32.1% 1,867 61 Educational Services 6.8% 10.3% 333 52-53 Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and

Leasing 6.8% 11.3% 4,294

23 Construction 6.7% 38.4% 3,740 54 Professional, Scientific and

Technical Services 6.3% 34.1% 3,262

72 Accommodation and Food Services 6.1% 25.3% 1,220 48-49 Transportation and Warehousing 5.3% 27.0% 1,678 55-56 Business, Building and Other

Support Services 4.4% 35.8% 2,427

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

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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

(Statistics Canada-Labour Force Survey)

HAMILTON’S TOP OCCUPATIONS

(Statistics Canada- 2006 Census)

-10.00%

-5.00%

0.00%

5.00%

10.00%

15.00%

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Employment Trends Employment Percentage Change, 2006-2010

Hamilton CMA

Retail and Wholesale Trade

All industries

22.8%

10.4%

9.4%

5.4% 3.4%

48.6%

Top Occupations in Retail and Wholesale Trade Hamilton, 2006

6421 Retail salespersons and sales clerks

0621 Retail trade managers

6611 Cashiers

6622 Grocery clerks and store shelf stockers

6411 Sales representatives, wholesale trade (non-technical)

Other

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HAMILTON CENSUS DIVISION: SKILL REQUIREMENTS, MEDIAN INCOME AND OUTLOOK FOR TOP OCCUPATIONS

Total Employment (2006): 41,615

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.

Occupational Title # Employed (2006)

Skill Level Median Annual Income (2006)

(Across All Industries)

Outlook 2006-2016 New Workers

Required

6421 Retail Salespersons and Sales Clerks

9,475 C $29,194 2,450

0621 Retail Trade Managers

4,340 A $37,988 1,205

6611 Cashiers 3,920 D $17,999 991 6622 Grocery Clerks

and Store Shelf Stockers

2,250 D $27,348 387

6411 Sales Representatives, Wholesale Trade (non-technical)

1,405 C $52,001 295

7452 Material Handlers

1,100 C $39,798 235

6211 Retail Trade Supervisors

945 B $33,102 169

1471 Shippers and Receivers

920 C $36,689 97

0611 Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers

880 A $80,470 307

3414 Other Assisting Occupations in Support of Health Services

685 C $30,020

339

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II. MANUFACTURING (NAICS 31-33)

HIGHLIGHTS




(Statistics Canada, 2006 Census, Labour Force Survey & Canadian Business Patterns)





-20.0%

-15.0%

-10.0%

-5.0%

0.0%

5.0%

10.0%

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Employment Growth by Industry Employment Percentage Change, 2006-2010

Hamilton CMA

Manufacturing

All Industries

4.1% 4.0% 3.8%

3.1% 3.1%

81.9%

Top Occupations in Manufacturing Hamilton, 2006

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

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(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.

Top Occupations # Employed (2006)




Required

7265 Welders And Related Machine Operators

1,740 B $47,323

-94

9482 Motor Vehicle Assemblers, Inspectors And Testers

1700 C $50,458

-40

9617 Labourers in Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing

1,630 D $28,382

34

7311 Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics (Except Textile)

1,315 B $64,615

-142

0911 Manufacturing Managers

1,310 A $76,010

-17

7231 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

1,070 D 56,552

-295

7263 Structural Metal and Platework Fabricators and Fitters

950 B $62,583

-154

1471 Shippers and Receivers

875 C $36,689

97

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III. HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL ASSISTANCE (NAICS 62)

HIGHLIGHTS




(Statistics Canada,-2006 Census, Labour Force Survey & Canadian Business Patterns)


(Statistics Canada- Labour Force Survey)


(Statistics Canada-2006 Census)

-10.0%

-5.0%

0.0%

5.0%

10.0%

15.0%

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010


Hamilton CMA

Health care and social assistance

All Industries

15.3%

10.5%

6.7%

4.8%

4.0%

58.6%

Top Occupations in Health Care and Social Assistance Hamilton, 2006

3152 Registered nurses

3413 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates

4214 Early childhood educators and assistants

4212 Community and social service workers

1414 Receptionists and switchboard operators

Other

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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-Niagara-

Peninsula 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).

Top Occupations # Employed (2006)




Required

3152 Registered Nurses

4,645 A $66,327 2,814

3413 Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Service Associates

3,195 C $33,584

1,454

4214 Early Childhood Educators and Assistants

2,030 B $24,211

861

4212 Community and Social Service Workers

1,445 B $38,205

600

1414 Receptionists and Switchboard Operators

1,225 C $30,690

869

6471 Visiting homemakers, housekeepers and related occupations

985 C $24,238

352

3112 General Practitioners and Family Physicians

875 A $136,011 553

6661 Light Duty Cleaners

815 D $21,006

778

4152 Social Workers 715 A $56,190

424

3111 Specialist Physicians

700 A $225,721

481

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IV. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (NAICS 61)

HIGHLIGHTS



333 employers (Hamilton Census Division June 2011) (Statistics Canada- Labour Force Survey, 2006 Census & Canadian Business Patterns)

EMPLOYMENT TREND BY INDUSTRY




-20.0%

-10.0%

0.0%

10.0%

20.0%

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010


Hamilton CMA

Educational services

All Industries

21.5%

13.4%

9.8%

7.8% 5.4%

42.0%

Top Occupations in Educational Services Hamilton, 2006

4142 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers

4141 Secondary school teachers

4122 Post-secondary teaching and research assistants

6472 Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants

4121 University professors

Other Educational Services Occupations

11




The educational services industry is mainly composed of teachers and professors at the elementary, secondary and post-

secondary level; however, there are supporting occupations that do not require university education.





Required

4142 Elementary School and Kindergarten Teachers

4,365 A $60,217

1,007

4141 Secondary School Teachers

2,725 A $67,334

502

4122 Post-Secondary Teaching and Research Assistants

2,000 A $32,189

441

6472 Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Assistants

1,595 C $27,362

387

4121 University Professors

1,105 A $90,025

445

6663 Janitors, Caretakers and Building Superintendents

1,050 D $34,964

937

4131 College and Other Vocational Instructors

875 A $65,603

341

1411 General Office Clerks

505 C $36,658

1,129

1241 Secretaries (Except Legal And Medical)

490 B $34,913

989

5133 Musicians And Singers

380 A $24,135

107

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V. FINANCE, INSURANCE, REAL ESTATE AND LEASING (NAICS 52-53)

HIGHLIGHTS









-20.0%

-10.0%

0.0%

10.0%

20.0%

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010


Hamilton CMA

Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing

All Industries

11% 7%

6%

6%

5% 65%

Top Occupations in Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Leasing

Hamilton, 2006

1433 Customer service representatives - financial services 6232 Real estate agents and salespersons 6231 Insurance agents and brokers

1114 Other financial officers

0122 Banking, credit and other investment managers Other

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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.





Required

1433 Customer Service Representatives-Financial

1,545 C $30,606 334

6232 Real Estate Agents and Salespersons

1,025 B $52476

356

6231 Insurance Agents and Brokers

895 B $42,005

223

1114 Other Financial Officers

785 A $53,283

222

0122 Banking, Credit and Other Investment Managers

695 A $59,362

133

1224 Property Administrators

580 B $40,010

302

1232 Loan Officers 515 B $38,782

93


475 C $36,658 1,129

0121 Insurance, Real Estate and Financial Brokerage Managers

470 A $66,760

168

1434 Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Clerks

465 C $35,485

80

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VI. CONSTRUCTION (NAICS 23)

HIGHLIGHTS









-20.0%

0.0%

20.0%

40.0%

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010


Hamilton CMA

Construction

All Industries

13%

9%

6%

4%

4% 64%

Top Occupations in Construction Hamilton, 2006

7611 Construction trades helpers and labourers

7271 Carpenters

7241 Electricians (except industrial and power system)

0711 Construction managers

7294 Painters and decorators

Other Occupations in Construction

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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.




Outlook 2006-2016 New

Workers Required

7611 Construction Trades Helpers and Labourers

2,195 D $40,034

209

7271 Carpenters 1,550 B $35,295

119

7241 Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System)

1,035 B $51,174

98

0711 Construction Managers

740 A $62,516

123

7294 Painters and Decorators

715 B $24,649

68

0712 Residential Home Builders and Renovators

625 A $31,936

71

7291 Roofers and Shinglers

550 B $36,609

50

7284 Plasterers, Drywall Installers and Finishers, and Lathers

540 B $38,014

18

7251 Plumbers 525 B $46,085

77

7219 Contractors and Supervisors, Other Construction Trades, Installers, Repairers and Servicers

465 B $49,847

69

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VII. PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL SERVICES (NAICS 54)

HIGHLIGHTS









-10.0%

0.0%

10.0%

20.0%

30.0%

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010


Hamilton CMA

Professional, scientific and technical services

All Industries

5.5% 4.8% 4.2%

3.7% 3.4%

78.5%

Top Occupations in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

Hamilton, 2006

1111 Financial auditors and accountants

4112 Lawyers and Québec notaries

1231 Bookkeepers

2171 Information systems analysts and consultants

1242 Legal secretaries

Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Occupations

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Total Employment (2006): 12, 735


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.





Required

1111 Financial Auditors and Accountants

695 A $59,270

533

4112 Lawyers and Quebec Notaries

605 A $109,695

368

1231 Bookkeepers 540 B $34,034

460

2171 Information Systems Analysts and Consultants

465 A $64,953

121

1242 Legal Secretaries 435 B $34,198

170

4211 Paralegal and Related Occupations

415 B $36,994

186

2174 Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers

360 A $58,113

134

1431 Accounting and Related Clerks

345 C $36,880

525

5241 Graphic Designers and Illustrators

330 B $35,335

99

1122 Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management

290 A $47,566

117

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VIII. ACCOMODATION AND FOOD SERVICES (NAICS 72)

HIGHLIGHTS




(Statistics Canada- Labour Force Survey, Canadian Business Patterns)


(Statistics Canada–Labour Force Survey)



-40.0%

-20.0%

0.0%

20.0%

40.0%

60.0%

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010


Hamilton CMA

All Industries

Accommodation and food services

31.1%

15.5%

13.3%

9.5%

6.2%

24.4%

Top Occupations in Accommodation and Food Services Hamilton, 2006 6641 Food counter attendants,

kitchen helpers and related occupations 6453 Food and beverage servers

6242 Cooks

0631 Restaurant and food service managers 6611 Cashiers

Other Occupations in Accommodation and Food Services

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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.





Required

6641 Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations

5,105 D $16,583

1,444

6453 Food and Beverage Servers

2,550 C $14,712

581

6242 Cooks 2,185 B $19,982

636

0631 Restaurant and Food Service Managers

1,560 A $28,126

427

6611 Cashiers 1,015 D $17,999

991

6452 Bartenders 600 C $11,946

140

6212 Food Service Supervisors

530 B $20,231

127

6241 Chefs 420 B $32,210

136

6451 Maîtres D'Hôtel and Hosts

355 C $4,047 69

6661 Light Duty Cleaners 315 D $21,006

778

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IX. TRANSPORTATION AND WAREHOUSING (NAICS 48-49)

HIGHLIGHTS




(Statistics Canada- Labour Force Survey &, Canadian Business Patterns)





-30.0%

-20.0%

-10.0%

0.0%

10.0%

20.0%

30.0%

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010


Hamilton CMA

Transportation and warehousing

All Industries

24.4%

8.3%

5.5%

5.5% 5.2%

51.2%

Top Occupations in Transportation and Warehousing Hamilton, 2006

7411 Truck drivers

7412 Bus drivers and subway and other transit operators

7413 Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs

7414 Delivery and courier service drivers

1462 Letter carriers

Other Occuaptions in Transportation and Warehousing

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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.

1 Human Resources and Skills Development Canada





Required

7411 Truck Drivers 2860 C $42,728

827

7412 Bus Drivers, Subway and Other Transit Operators

970 C $50,351

329

7413 Taxi and Limousine Drivers and Chauffeurs

650 C $18,812

215

7414 Delivery and Courier Service Drivers

640 C $33,929

301

1462 Letter Carriers 605 C $47,673

135

7452 Material Handlers 585 C $39,798

235

1461 Mail, Postal and Related Clerks

455 C $43,300

213

1475 Dispatchers and Radio Operators

355 C $39,741

178

0713 Transportation Managers

295 A $63,617

105

7321 Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers

280 B $44,498

587

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X. BUSINESS, BUILDING AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES (NAICS 55-56)

HIGHLIGHTS




(Statistics Canada-Labour Force Survey, 2006 Census & Canadian Business Patterns)





-20.0%

-10.0%

0.0%

10.0%

20.0%

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010


Hamilton CMA

Business, building and other support services

All Industries

12.7%

11.5%

7.9%

5.5% 4.2%

58.2%

Top Occupations in Business, Building and Other Support Services

Hamilton, 2006

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

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Total Employment: 12,635


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.

Occupational Title # Employed Skill Level Median Annual Income (2006)



Required

6661 Light Duty Cleaners 1,610 D $21,006

778

8612 Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance labourers

1,450 D $29,184

370

6651 Security Guards and Related Occupations

995 D $27,298

417

6663 Janitors, Caretakers and Building Superintendents

695 D $34,964

937

6623 Other Elemental Sales Occupations

530 D $27,570

260

6431 Travel Counsellors 415 C $30,639

117

1453 Customer Service, Information and Related Clerks

395 C $36,622

411

7452 Material Handlers 305 C $39,798

235


275 C $36,658

1,129

9619 Other Labourers in Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities

270 D $29,593

73

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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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