Labour

St. Catharines is home to a large pool of diverse, accessible and skilled professionals in a wide range of industries, available for your business' workforce needs.

Your St. Catharines-Niagara Advantage

View more information on the St. Catharines-Niagara census metropolitan area (CMA) overall workforce and labour market picture, including industry make-up, unemployment and participation rates, household income per-capita, occupation and education.

Labour force characteristics

St. Catharines-Niagara (census metropolitan area)

• Population: 399,800
• Labour force: 245,300
• Employment: 228,800
• Unemployment: 16,500
• Employment rate: 57.2 per cent
• Unemployment rate: 6.7 per cent
• Participation rate: 61.4 per cent

December, 2024. Source: Statistics Canada.

Niagara Workforce Planning Board

Visit the Niagara Workforce Planning Board and view information on objective, accurate and future-focused analysis on employment, workforce and economic trends in the area.

The planning board also offers programs and supports, such as:

• Community resources for individuals looking to hire, work and learn
• Data tools and hubs
• Immigrant mentorship
• Job boards and job maps
• Labour market reports and updates
• Programs for newcomer professionals