Employment Survey Results. Document under Separate Cover Refer to LPS47-15

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1 2014 Employment Survey Results Document under Separate Cover Refer to LPS47-15

2 A Message from Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr Table of Contents: Jobs in Halton... 3 Businesses in Halton... 4 Industry sectors... 5 Goods-producing industry subsectors... 6 Service-based industry subsectors... 7 Active business locations in Halton Region... 8 Burlington s Employment Survey Results... 9 Halton Hills Employment Survey Results...13 On behalf of Regional Council, I am pleased to present the results of the 2014 Employment Survey. This survey provides a key benchmark for the Region s economic health, supporting policy and decision making, and forecasting and planning infrastructure and services for the residents and businesses in Halton Region. The success of the Employment Survey depends on the assistance and cooperation of the Region s business community and I would like to thank all participating organizations for their continued interest and support. Attracting and retaining jobs is a top priority for Halton Region. We are committed to providing the support and resources to help businesses get established and expand in the region and I am pleased to report that through our work with staff, Regional Council and our Local Municipalities we continue to deliver impressive results. Strong business investment in the region helped Halton achieve an average unemployment rate of 4.4 per cent in 2014, significantly lower than the rest of Ontario. Investment and expansion announcements from the Federal and Provincial governments as well as Ford Motor Company, Westbury International, MTB Transit, RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust, Roxul and many others made significant contributions to growth in the Region injecting over $1.5 billion dollars into the local economy and creating more than 8,200 net new jobs. Halton is an economic hotspot and businesses are choosing to locate here because the region offers the right mix of low taxes, infrastructure, proximity to market, talent availability and a high quality of life. Halton also remains a cost-competitive location within the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area for new industrial and office development, so we can anticipate more businesses coming to the area. By continuing to plan for today and tomorrow, Halton Region will continue to support its vibrant business community. I invite you to read on to learn more about employment in Halton and its four Local Municipalities. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us by dialling 311, or by ing me at gary.carr@halton.ca. You can also find me on LinkedIn or Facebook. Gary Carr Regional Chair Milton s Employment Survey Results Oakville s Employment Survey Results Summary of businesses surveyed Glossary Overview 1

3 Introduction Halton is among the fastest growing regions in Canada. Strong population growth, a highly-skilled labour force, and central access to vital transportation and goods movement corridors have contributed to Halton s evolution into a major employment area and a key market for investment attraction in Ontario. To remain informed of the changes and trends in its employment, Halton conducts an annual Employment Survey that gathers key employment and business information. Prepared jointly by Halton Region s Planning Services and Economic Development divisions, this report presents the findings of the 2014 Employment Survey with a focus on business locations, characteristics and industries. Survey results: Highlights 4% The Employment Survey identified 13,193 active businesses and 218,257 jobs in Halton, an increase of 4% each over 2013 Most jobs were full-time and within the service-based sectors The Annual Employment Survey Methodology The annual Halton Employment Survey is a comprehensive door-to-door business survey that captures employment and land-use information from all visible places of work. The information collected via this survey is accurate as of the date collected. The information presented in this report may not correlate to other business surveys, including Canadian Business Patterns or surveys conducted by Chambers of Commerce due to differences in survey methodology. This report is based on responses received from businesses surveyed in Data collection primarily occurs through face-to-face interviews, telephone interviews and questionnaire drop-offs. Some businesses are unable to participate in the survey or answer all questions (which causes response rates to vary by topic). As the survey evolves, improvements are constantly being made to accurately gather employment information. For a summary of businesses surveyed, please refer to page % Over 90% of the active businesses surveyed in 2013 were still operating in 2014 Halton s retail trade, manufacturing and health care & social assistance sectors were the largest sectors by number of jobs 43% 43 per cent of Halton s businesses and 54 per cent of Halton s jobs were located within the employment areas designated in Halton s Regional Official Plan 2

4 This section provides a review of the results of the 2014 Employment Survey for Halton. It looks at the composition of Halton s jobs, businesses, industry sectors, and their locations. Jobs in Halton Halton s workforce 2014 Since 2013 Jobs: 218, % (8,278 jobs) Jobs by employment type Highlights 5.6% Population 1 527,000 Jobs 2 218, % Full time Part time Seasonal 153,035 jobs 53,111 jobs 12,111 jobs Businesses 2 13, % Based on 12,387 businesses Halton land area 3 96,922 ha Employment Lands Area 4 7,917 ha Top 5 largest sectors (by # of jobs) 2 Of the 218,257 jobs, 70 per cent were full time while the remaining 30 per cent were part time and seasonal. The high proportion of full-time employment suggests that Halton has a stable economy and a high quality workforce. Retail trade 32,201 Jobs by industry sector Manufacturing 31, % Health care & social assistance 19,880 Educational services Accommodation and food services 18,363 16,437 Service-based Goods-producing 177,297 jobs 40,796 jobs Please note: The number of respondents varies by topic due to the fact that some respondents chose not to answer all questions on the Employment Survey questionnaire mid-year estimated population, Planning Services 2 Based on the results of the 2014 Employment Survey 3 Based on the Halton Region Municipal Boundary, Based on Halton s Regional Official Plan 81.3% Based on 13,151 businesses Approximately 81 per cent of jobs in Halton were within the service-based sectors while the remaining 19 per cent were in the goods-producing sectors. Halton Region 3

5 Businesses in Halton Halton s businesses Percentage of 2013 active businesses operating in 2014 Businesses: 13,193 Businesses by size Yes 91.5% No Based on 12,701 businesses surveyed in ,116 # of businesses by size 4,122 Micro (1 to 5) Small (6 to 19) 1,794 The vast majority of Halton s businesses were micro and small-businesses: 83 per cent of businesses had fewer than 20 employees. Medium and mediumlarge sized businesses accounted for 103,230 jobs or almost 47 per cent of total employment. There were 20 businesses or organizations in the region with over 500 staff. Combined, these 20 businesses employed 21,893 workers, or about 10 per cent of total employment. Businesses by building type % 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Medium (20 to 99) Medium-Large (100 to 199) # of jobs by business size 21,893 33,774 29,058 41,724 17,636 74,172 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% Large (200 to 499) Very Large (500+) Based on 12,387 businesses Ownership Over 60 per cent (7,975) of businesses were independently owned. Independent Branch/Subsidiary Franchise Government Institutional Business floor areas 2,764 1,290 7,975 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% Based on 12,619 businesses Almost half of all businesses (48 per cent) operate within less than 2,000 square feet of business floor area. This is consistent with the fact that the majority (77 per cent) of Halton businesses lease individual units or buildings. Big box / Retail plaza Light Industrial / Office plaza Office Stand alone retail building Residential building Traditional manufacturing 1,155 1, ,344 3,314 3,831 Gross floor area (sq. ft.) > 50,000 10,000-49,999 5,000-9,999 3,000-4,999 2,000-2,999 1,000-1,999 < 1, ,346 1,120 1,450 1,764 2,193 3,503 Distribution logistics Miscellaneous* Primary industry % 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% Proportion of businesses by floor area Based on 11,846 businesses 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% * Miscellaneous buildings include Proportion of businesses by building type sports facilities, traditional places of Based on 12,790 businesses worship and storage sites Consistent with the proportion of retail jobs, retail plazas and stand-alone retail establishments make up the largest percentage of building types (39 per cent ). Another 44 per cent operated in light industrial/office plaza or office buildings. The remaining 17 per cent of businesses operated in residential buildings and buildings suited to traditional manufacturing and distribution/logistics. Businesses identified in the 2014 Employment Survey for the first time: 1,252 Number of jobs per person:

6 Industry sectors Through the Employment Survey, businesses are classified into industry sectors using the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS). In 2014, the leading service-based sectors were retail trade and health care and social assistance at 15 per cent and 9 per cent of total jobs. This was followed by educational services, accommodation and food services, professional, scientific and technical services, and wholesale trade. Combined, these six industries accounted for 53 per cent of all jobs in Halton. Manufacturing was the leading goods-producing sector in Halton in 2014, employing 31,176 workers. The Employment Survey identified 1,108 manufacturers in Halton, accounting for eight per cent of the business community. Businesses and jobs by sector, 2014 # of Businesses Sector # of Jobs 2,407 Retail trade 32,201 1,488 Health care & social assistance 19, Educational services 18,363 1,098 1,112 Accommodation & food services Professional, scientific & technical services 16,437 15, Wholesale trade 13, Transportation & warehousing 9,557 1,679 Other services 9, Finance & insurance 8, Public administration Arts, entertainment & recreation Admin & support & waste management Information & cultural industries Management of companies & enterprises Real estate & rental & leasing 7,922 6,893 5,557 5,105 5,095 3,904 1,108 Manufacturing 31, Construction 6,805 Service-based Goods-producing 81 Primary 1, Utilities , ,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 Businesses Jobs Based on 13,151 businesses Based on 13,151 businesses Halton Region 5

7 Goods-producing industry subsectors The manufacturing subsectors The most prevalent manufacturing subsector was transportation equipment manufacturing. It employed 8,827 workers and consisted primarily of automotive assembly and parts manufacturing industries, including Halton s largest private employer Ford Motor Company in Oakville. Jobs by manufacturing subsectors Businesses exporting goods and services In 2014, 1,211 businesses (10 per cent of respondents) reported selling their products or services outside of Canada. Overall, the manufacturing sector contained the highest number of exporters in Halton, accounting for 38 per cent of all exporters. Within manufacturing, the leading exporting subsectors were machinery, fabricated metal products, chemical manufacturing, transportation equipment and computers & electronics. The professional, scientific and technical services subsector was also a significant exporter in Halton accounting for 12 per cent of all exporters in Professional, scientific & technical services 141 Subsector # of Jobs Machinery manufacturing Machinery, equipment & supplies wholesale Transportation equipment Food 3,691 8,827 Fabricated metal product manufacturing Truck transportation Chemical manufacturing Transportation equipment manufacturing Fabricated metal products Machinery 3,631 3,107 Administrative and support services Miscellaneous wholesaler-distributors Computer & electronic product manufacturing Chemical Computer & electronic products Miscellaneous manufacturing Plastics & rubber products Non-metallic mineral products Electrical equipment, appliance & component Primary metal Wood products Furniture & related products Printing & related support activities 2,248 1,874 1,411 1,210 1, % 3% 6% 9% 12% 15% % of all businesses exporting Based on 12,543 businesses (1,211 who reported exporting and 11,332 who did not) Businesses engaged in research and development (R&D) In 2014, 639 businesses (five per cent of respondents) reported filing patents or receiving tax credits for research and development work in At 18 per cent, professional, scientific and technical services accounted for the highest percentage of businesses investing in this category and represented such industries as computer systems design, engineering and scientific research. This category also included a sizable proportion of Halton s manufacturing sector. Combined, businesses in machinery, metal fabrication, transportation equipment, chemical, and computer & electronics subsectors represented 39 per cent of all businesses in this category. Professional, scientific & technical services 112 Machinery manufacturing Fabricated metal product manufacturing Transportation equipment manufacturing Paper Textile product mills Chemical manufacturing Publishing industries (except internet) Computer & electronic product manufacturing Beverage & tobacco products Other manufacturing * Machinery, equipment & supplies wholesale Health care services Management of companies and enterprises * see Glossary on pg. 26 for definition 0 2,250 4,500 6,750 9,000 Jobs Based on 13,151 businesses 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% % of all businesses with R&D activity Based on 12,260 businesses (639 who reported filing patents or receiving R&D tax credits and 11,981 who did not) 6

8 Service-based industry subsectors The professional services subsectors In 2014, 1,674 of businesses surveyed reported operating in industries offering professional services, which accounted for 13 per cent of Halton s business community. Combined, businesses within the professional services category employed over 31,500 workers. Among professional services, the largest industry was the professional, scientific and technical services subsector, representing 50 per cent of jobs. This was followed by business administration and support (16 per cent of jobs) and company management services (16 per cent of jobs). Professional, scientific & technical services Administrative support Management of companies & enterprises Telecommunications Publishing industries (except internet) Motion picture and sound recording industries The F.I.R.E services subsectors 0 1,587 1, ,132 5,095 15,818 4,000 8,000 12,000 16,000 20,000 Jobs Based on 13,151 businesses Halton is home to a robust financial services sector, particularly in the communities of Oakville and Burlington. In this analysis, the F.I.R.E. sector refers to the financial services, insurance, and real estate subsectors, with the addition of rental and leasing industries. In 2014, 920 businesses reported operating in F.I.R.E. industries, which accounted for 7 per cent of Halton s business community. These industries employed 12,181 workers. Among F.I.R.E. sectors, the largest industry was insurance carriers, representing 27 per cent of jobs. This was followed by real estate and credit intermediation sectors, each accounting for 25 per cent of jobs. Location of businesses in Halton Jobs and businesses in Halton are located throughout its four Local Municipalities: Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville as depicted below. The distribution of jobs by Local Municipalities matches Halton s population distribution. Proportion of jobs by Local Municipality Oakville Burlington Milton Halton Hills 39.2% 37.9% 13.8% 9.1% Based on 12,387 businesses Halton s location enables access to diverse markets, major highway corridors, and rail lines for both freight and public transit purposes. This infrastructure plays a major role in where businesses choose to locate in Halton. The employment areas shown in the Regional Official Plan also play a large role in the location of businesses in Halton. These lands are intended for businesses and activities such as manufacturing, warehousing, and offices, among other things. These lands will continue to play a key role in the future of employment in Halton. Halton s employment areas support high concentrations of Halton s jobs and businesses. Though employment areas comprise only 8 per cent of Halton s land area, 43 per cent of businesses and 54 per cent of jobs are located here. Proportion of businesses & jobs within employment areas Insurance carriers 3,260 Businesses Real estate 3,007 Within 43% Outside Credit intermediation 3,007 Jobs Securities & commodities contracts 1,842 Within employment area 53.5% Rental & leasing Funds & other financial vehicles Within hamlets and urban area (outside employment areas) 43.4% ,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 Jobs Based on 13,151 businesses Outside urban areas and hamlets 3.1% Based on 12,387 businesses Halton Region 7

9 Guelph Line Guelph Line Walker's Line Sixth Line Sixth Line Trafalgar Rd Tenth Line Winston Churchill Blvd Active business locations in Halton Region No 32 Side Rd Ninth Line Guelph Line Sixth Line No 22 Side Rd No 20 Side Rd No 15 Side Rd Regional Rd 25 Fourth Line Sixth Line Eighth Line No 5 Side Rd Campbellville Rd Steeles Ave Derry Rd Tremaine Rd Appleby Line Britannia Rd Britannia Rd Burnhamthorpe Rd Neyagawa Blvd No 1 Side Rd Dundas St Third Line Bronte Rd Upper Middle Rd Upper Middle Rd Waterdown Rd Brant St Rebecca St Lakeshore Rd New St Lakeshore Rd Burlington business location Halton Hills business location Milton business location Oakville business location Municipal Boundary Urban Area Employment Area Hamlet Major Roadway Major Transit Station Rail System 8

10 The City of Burlington has an established and diverse industrial base. As the most western municipality within the Greater Toronto Area, Burlington offers businesses the strategic benefit of easy access to both the Toronto and Hamilton markets, as well as linkages to the United States. Burlington s employment base and diverse economy have concentrations in manufacturing, retail trade, and health care and social assistance. Burlington s jobs and businesses According to the Employment Survey, Burlington had 82,751 jobs and 5,012 businesses in 2014, an increase of 4 per cent each over Jobs in Burlington accounted for 38 per cent of Halton s total employment. Jobs by employment type Highlights 3.6% Population 1 180,000 Jobs 2 82, % Full time Part time Seasonal 59,921 jobs 19,849 jobs 2,981 jobs Businesses 2 5,012 Burlington land area 3 Employment Lands Area 4 18,658 ha 2,030 ha 72.4% Based on 4,727 businesses Almost three-quarters (72 per cent) of all jobs in Burlington were full time. This was the highest share of full-time employment among the Local Municipalities. Part-time (24 per cent) and seasonal (four per cent) positions accounted for just over a quarter of jobs in Burlington. Top 5 largest sectors (by # of jobs) 2 Retail trade Manufacturing Health care & social assistance 12,710 12,422 7,205 Jobs by industry sector 19.1% Educational services 6,610 Accommodation & food services 6,427 Service-based Goods-producing 66,908 jobs 15,822 jobs Please note: The number of respondents varies by topic due to the fact that some respondents chose not to answer all questions on the Employment Survey questionnaire. 80.9% Based on 5,004 businesses mid-year estimated population, Planning Services 2 Based on the results of the 2014 Employment Survey 3 Based on the Halton Region Municipal Boundary, Based on Halton s Regional Official Plan Approximately 81 per cent of jobs in Burlington were within the service-based sector while the remaining 19 per cent were within the goods-producing sector. City of Burlington 9

11 Industry sectors Burlington s leading service-based sectors were retail trade, health care and social assistance, and educational services. Combined, they represented 32 per cent of jobs in Burlington. Manufacturing was the leading goods-producing sector, providing 15 per cent of the jobs in Burlington. Businesses & jobs by sector, 2014 # of businesses Sector # of jobs 886 Retail trade 12, Health care & social assistance 7, Educational services 6, Accommodation & food services Professional, scientific & technical services 6,427 6, Wholesale trade 5, Other services 3, Finance & insurance Transportation & warehousing Admin & support & waste management 3,431 3,001 2, Public administration Information & cultural industries Management of companies & enterprises Arts, entertainment & recreation Real estate & rental & leasing 2,434 2,369 1,668 1,575 1, Manufacturing 12, Construction 2,410 Service-based Goods-producing 16 Primary Utilities 423 1, ,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 Businesses Jobs Based on 5,004 businesses Based on 5,004 businesses 10

12 Business characteristics Percentage of 2013 active businesses operating in 2014 Yes 91.5% No Based on 4,827 businesses surveyed in 2013 Businesses operating as a head office Businesses by size Over 46 per cent of businesses surveyed in Burlington were micro-sized (one to five employees). These businesses accounted for less than eight per cent of Burlington s jobs. Medium-sized businesses accounted for almost 16 per cent of businesses and over 36 per cent of jobs. Combined, large and very large businesses ( and 500+ employees, respectively) accounted for only one per cent of all businesses but 21 per cent of the city s total jobs. Yes 38.0% 62.0% No Based on 4,645 businesses Businesses by size Jobs by business size Businesses owning space vs. leasing space ,258 11,326 Own 21.0% 79.0% Lease Based on 5,012 businesses 1, ,764 16,696 30,197 Proportion of businesses & jobs within employment areas 2,206 6,510 40% Businesses Top private employers Business name Fearmans Pork Inc. Evertz Microsystems Ltd. Industry subsector Food processing Computer and electronic equipment mfg L-3 Wescam Inc. Computer and peripheral Equipment mfg Cogeco Cable UPS Supply Chain Solutions Circles The CUMIS Group Limited Voortman Cookies Ltd. Amerisource Bergen Specialty Canada Gerrie Electric Wholesale Ltd. 49% Telecommunications carrier Logistics centre and courier Customer relations call centre Financial services Food processing Jobs Based on 4,727 businesses Pharmaceutical consulting services Electrical equipment wholesale distribution Note: Only includes survey respondents supplying employment information during the Summer 2014 survey period 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% Micro (1 to 5) Small (6 to 19) Businesses by building type Medium (20 to 99) Medium-Large (100 to 199) Large (200 to 499) Very large (500+) Based on 4,727 businesses Of the businesses surveyed, 41 per cent operated retail plazas or standalone retail establishments. Another 45 per cent of businesses operated in light industrial/office plazas or office buildings. The remaining 14 per cent of businesses were found in residential buildings and buildings suited to traditional manufacturing and distribution/logistics. Compared to the other local municipalities, Burlington had the highest proportion of businesses in retail plazas or stand-alone retail establishments (1,987 out of a regional total of 4,986). Big box / Retail plaza Light Industrial / Office plaza Office Stand alone retail building Residential building Traditional manufacturing Distribution logistics Miscellaneous* Primary industry ,253 1,547 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% * Miscellaneous buildings include Proportion of businesses by building type sports facilities, traditional places of worship and storage sites Based on 4,846 businesses City of Burlington 11

13 Guelph Line Walker's Line Active business locations in Burlington Tremaine Rd Appleby Line Brita Britannia Rd No 1 Side Rd Bronte Rd Upper Middle Rd Brant St Waterdown Rd %Î New St Lakeshore Rd Business Location Urban Area Employment Area Hamlet Major Roadway Major Transit Station Rail System 12

14 The Town of Halton Hills is the most rural of the region s municipalities. Its supply of vacant/ available industrial and manufacturing lands make it a preferred choice for many industries. Its employment base supports an emerging economic centre with concentrations in manufacturing, retail trade, and accommodation and food services. Halton Hills jobs and businesses According to the Employment Survey, Halton Hills had 19,753 jobs and 1,407 businesses in 2014, an increase of 4 per cent each over Jobs in Halton Hills accounted for about nine per cent of Halton s total employment. Jobs by employment type Highlights 8.9% Population 1 60,000 Jobs 2 19, % Full time Part time Seasonal jobs 5,820 jobs 1,758 jobs Businesses 2 1,407 Halton Hills land area 3 Employment Lands Area 4 27,797 ha 893 ha 61.6% Based on 1,322 businesses Almost two-thirds (62 per cent) of all jobs in Halton Hills were full-time. Part-time (30 per cent) and seasonal (9 per cent) positions accounted for more than onethird of jobs in Halton Hills. Top 5 largest sectors (by # of jobs) 2 Retail trade Manufacturing 4,265 2,903 Jobs by industry sector Accommodation & food services Health care & social Assistance 1,499 1, % Educational services 1,369 Service-based Goods-producing 15,287 jobs 4,461 jobs Please note: The number of respondents varies by topic due to the fact that some respondents chose not to answer all questions on the Employment Survey questionnaire mid-year estimated population, Planning Services 2 Based on the results of the 2014 Employment Survey 3 Based on the Halton Region Municipal Boundary, Based on Halton s Regional Official Plan 77.4% Based on 1,406 businesses More than three-quarters of jobs in Halton Hills were within the service-based sectors while the remaining quarter were within the goods-producing sector. Town of Halton Hills 13

15 Industry sectors Halton Hills leading service-based sectors were retail trade, accommodation and food services, and health care and social assistance. Combined, they represented 37 per cent of jobs in Halton Hills. Manufacturing was the leading goods-producing sector, providing 15 per cent of the jobs in Halton Hills. Businesses & jobs by sector, 2014 # of businesses Sector # of jobs 328 Retail trade 4, Accommodation & food services 1, Health care & social assistance 1, Educational services Transportation & warehousing Arts, entertainment & recreation 1,369 1, Other services Information & cultural industries Public administration Professional, scientific & technical services Management of companies & enterprises Wholesale trade Real estate & rental & leasing Finance & insurance Admin & support & waste management Manufacturing 2, Construction 925 Service-based Goods-producing 19 Primary Utilities ,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 Businesses Jobs Based on 1,406 businesses Based on 1,406 businesses 14

16 Business characteristics Percentage of 2013 Active Businesses Operating in 2014 Yes 94.3% No Based on 1,356 businesses surveyed in 2013 Businesses by size Micro-sized businesses (one to five employees) made up 52 per cent of businesses in Halton Hills and accounted for 9.5 per cent per cent of its jobs. Medium-sized businesses (20-99 employees) accounted for only 14 per cent of all businesses but 40 per cent of all jobs. This was followed by small businesses (6-19 employees), which accounted for 32 per cent of businesses in Halton Hills and 22 per cent of its jobs. Businesses operating as a head office Businesses by size Jobs by business size Yes 33.9% 66.1% No Based on 1,358 businesses 9 3,087 Businesses owning space vs. leasing space ,616 7,922 Own 34.3% 65.7% Lease Based on 1,407 businesses ,872 4,256 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Proportion of businesses & jobs within employment areas Micro (1 to 5) Small (6 to 19) Medium (20 to 99) Medium-Large (100 to 199) Large (200+) Businesses Jobs 25% 42% Based on 1,322 businesses Top private employers Business name Mold-Masters Ltd. CPI Communications and Power Industries Based on 1,322 businesses Industry subsector Machinery mfg. Computer and electronic equipment mfg. Businesses by building type Of the businesses surveyed, 42 per cent operated in retail plazas or standalone retail establishments. Another 27 per cent of businesses operated in light industrial/office plazas or office buildings. The remaining 31 per cent of businesses were found in residential buildings and buildings suited to traditional manufacturing and distribution/logistics. C.I.P. Group Commercial and residential construction BFG Canada Ltd Food processing Big box / Retail plaza 427 Saputo / Neilson Dairy Food processing Light Industrial / Office plaza 172 Werner Enterprises Cooper Standard Automotive Transportation carriers Transportation equipment mfg. Office Stand alone retail building Residential building AZZ Galvcast Primary metal mfg. Traditional manufacturing 58 Sensient Flavors Canada Alcoa Power and Propulsion Food processing Primary metal mfg. Distribution logistics Miscellaneous* Primary industry Note: Only includes survey respondents supplying employment information during the summer 2014 survey period. 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% Proportion of businesses by building type * Miscellaneous buildings include Based on 1,395 businesses sports facilities, traditional places of worship and storage sites Town of Halton Hills 15

17 Sixth Line Trafalgar Rd Tenth Line Winston Churchill Blvd Active business locations in Halton Hills No 32 Side Rd No 32 Side Rd Ninth Line No 22 Side Rd No 15 Side Rd Regional Rd 25 Fourth Line Sixth Line Eighth Line No 5 Side Rd lville Rd Steeles Ave Business Location Urban Area Employment Area Hamlet Derry Rd Major Roadway Major Transit Station Rail System 16

18 As Canada s fastest growing municipality, the Town of Milton is undergoing a dramatic transformation from rural small town to an established urban area with a diverse industrial base. Along with population growth, Milton has an expanding business community and workforce, with concentrations in retail trade and manufacturing. Milton s desirable location along highways 401 and 407 and freight railway lines enable a strong manufacturing and distribution/ logistics presence in the community. Milton s jobs and businesses According to the Employment Survey, Milton had 30,212 jobs and 1,927 businesses in 2014, an increase of 7 per cent and 5 percent respectively over Jobs in Milton accounted for about 14 per cent of Halton s total employment. Jobs by employment type 8.0% Highlights Population 1 Jobs 2 98,000 30, % Full time Part time Seasonal 20,949 jobs 6,856 jobs 2,407 jobs Businesses 2 1, % Based on 1,785 businesses Milton land area 3 Employment Lands Area 4 36,538 ha 2,073 ha Almost three quarters (69 per cent) of all jobs in Milton were full-time. Part-time (23 per cent) and seasonal (eight per cent) positions accounted for just over a quarter of jobs in Milton. Top 5 largest sectors (by # of jobs) 2 Retail trade Manufacturing Wholesale trade 4,223 3,662 3,466 Jobs by industry sector 18.0% Transportation & warehousing Accomodation and food services 2,351 2,326 Service-based Goods-producing 24,673 jobs 5,432 jobs Please note: The number of respondents varies by topic due to the fact that some respondents chose not to answer all questions on the Employment Survey questionnaire mid-year estimated population, Planning Services 2 Based on the results of the 2014 Employment Survey 3 Based on the Halton Region Municipal Boundary, Based on Halton s Regional Official Plan 82.0% Based on 1,912 businesses Approximately 82 per cent of jobs in Milton were within the service-based sectors while the remaining 18 per cent were within the goods-producing sector. Town of Milton 17

19 Industry sectors Milton s leading service-based sectors were retail trade, wholesale trade, and transportation and warehousing. Combined, they represented 33 per cent of jobs in Milton. Manufacturing was the leading goods-producing sector, providing 12 per cent of the jobs in Milton. Businesses & jobs by sector, 2014 # of businesses Sector # of jobs 343 Retail trade 4, Wholesale trade 3, Transportation & warehousing 2, Accommodation & food services 2, Health care & social assistance 2, Educational services 2, Public administration Arts, entertainment & recreation 1,929 1, Other services 1, Professional, scientific & technical services Admin & support & waste management Finance & insurance Real estate & rental & leasing Management of companies & enterprises Information & cultural industries Manufacturing 3, Construction 924 Service-based Goods-producing 26 Primary Utilities ,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 Businesses Jobs Based on 1,912 businesses Based on 1,912 businesses 18

20 Business characteristics Percentage of 2013 Active Businesses Operating in 2014 Yes 90.9% No Based on 1,836 businesses surveyed in 2013 Businesses operating as a head office Businesses by size Micro-sized businesses (one to five employees) made up 53 per cent of businesses in Milton and accounted for 10 per cent of its jobs. Medium-sized businesses (20-99 employees) accounted for only 13 per cent of all businesses but over 31 per cent of employment. Combined, the 21 large and very large businesses ( and 500+ employees, respectively) in Milton accounted for over 7,700 jobs, or about 26 per cent of employment. Yes 40.8% 59.2% No Based on 1,686 businesses Businesses by size 4 Jobs by business size 2,911 Businesses owning space vs. leasing space Own Top private employers Business name Karmax Heavy Stamping Gordon Food Service Sobeys Distribution Centre Eleven Points Logistics Inc Monaghan Mushrooms Ltd Manheim Auto Auctions Company Northstar Aerospace Johnson Controls Chudleigh s Ltd. AFIMAC Canada 26.0% 74.0% Industry subsector Transportation equipment mfg. Lease Based on 1,927 businesses Proportion of businesses & jobs within employment areas 38% Businesses 54% Jobs Based on 1,785 businesses Food and beverage wholesale distribution Food and beverage wholesale distribution Distribution and logistics Crop production Motor vehicle and parts wholesale Aerospace equipment mfg. Transportation equipment mfg. Agricultural and food processing Security system services and headquarters Note: Only includes survey respondents supplying employment information during the summer 2014 survey period % 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Micro (1 to 5) Small (6 to 19) 236 Businesses by building type ,754 Medium (20 to 99) Medium-Large (100 to 199) 4,845 4,629 5,532 9,541 Large (200 to 499) Very large (500+) Based on 1,785 businesses Of the businesses surveyed, 40 per cent operated in retail plazas or standalone retail establishments. Another 41 per cent of businesses operated in light industrial/office plazas or office buildings. The remaining 19 per cent of businesses were found in residential buildings and buildings suited to traditional manufacturing and distribution/logistics. Big box / Retail plaza Light Industrial / Office plaza Office Stand alone retail building Residential building Traditional manufacturing Distribution logistics Miscellaneous* Primary industry 36 * Miscellaneous buildings include sports facilities, traditional places of worship and storage sites % 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% Proportion of businesses by building type Based on 1,873 businesses Town of Milton 19

21 Guelph Line Walker's Line Sixth Line Active business locations in Milton %a Guelph Line Sixth Line No 20 Side Rd Campbellville Rd Steeles Ave Guelph Line Derry Rd Sixth Line Tremaine Rd Appleby Line Britannia Rd Britannia Rd 01 Burnhamthorpe Rd Business Location Urban Area 01 Employment Area Hamlet Major Roadway Neyagawa Blvd Major Transit Station Rail System Dundas St 20 Third Line ronte Rd

22 The Town of Oakville is Halton s largest municipality by population and has an established economic base of both manufacturing and office development. Its location to major transportation corridors, including the QEW and Highways 403 and 407 continues to offer Oakville opportunities for growth and investment attraction for many established and emerging industries. Oakville has a diverse industry profile with concentrations in educational services, retail trade and manufacturing, all of which contribute to its high quality employment base. Oakville s jobs and businesses According to the Employment Survey, Oakville had 85,541 jobs and 4,847 businesses in 2014, an increase of 3 per cent each over Jobs in Oakville accounted for about 39 per cent of Halton s total employment. Jobs by employment type 5.8% Highlights Population 1 189, % Full time Part time Seasonal 59,990 jobs 20,586 jobs 4,965 jobs Jobs 2 85,541 Businesses 2 4, % Based on 4,553 businesses Oakville land area 3 Employment Lands Area 4 13,929 ha 2,921 ha More than two-thirds (70 per cent) of all jobs in Oakville were full-time. Part time and seasonal positions accounted for the remaining 30 per cent of jobs in Oakville. Top 5 largest sectors (by # of jobs) 2 Manufacturing 12,189 Jobs by industry sector Retail trade Health care & social Assistance 11,003 8, % Educational services Professional, scientific & technical services 8,177 8,113 Service-based Goods-producing 70,429 jobs 15,081 jobs Please note: The number of respondents varies by topic due to the fact that some respondents chose not to answer all questions on the Employment Survey questionnaire mid-year estimated population, Planning Services 2 Based on the results of the 2014 Employment Survey 3 Based on the Halton Region Municipal Boundary, Based on Halton s Regional Official Plan 82.4% Based on 4,829 businesses About 82 per cent of jobs in Oakville were within the service-based sectors while the remaining 18 per cent were within the goods-producing sector. Town of Oakville 21

23 Industry sectors Oakville s leading service-based sectors were retail trade, health care and social assistance and educational services. Combined, they represented 33 per cent of jobs in Oakville. Manufacturing was the leading goods-producing sector, providing 14 per cent of the jobs in Oakville. Businesses & jobs by sector, 2014 # of businesses Sector # of jobs 850 Retail trade 11, Health care & social assistance 8, Educational services 8, Professional, scientific & technical services 8, Accommodation & food services 6, Wholesale trade Finance & insurance 4,279 3, Other services 3, Transportation & warehousing 3, Public administration Management of companies & enterprises 2,883 2, Arts, entertainment & recreation 2, Information & cultural industries Admin & support & waste management Real estate & rental & leasing 1,791 1,712 1, Manufacturing 12, Construction 2,546 Service-based Goods-producing 10 Utilities Primary 132 1, Businesses 0 0 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 Jobs Based on 4,829 businesses Based on 4,829 businesses 22

24 Business characteristics Percentage of 2013 Active Businesses Operating in 2014 Yes 90.3% No Based on 4,682 businesses Businesses by size Oakville was home to 11 businesses or organizations employing more than 500 people. Together, the 58 large and very large businesses ( and 500+ employees, respectively) provided about 32 per cent of the jobs in Oakville. Eighty-three per cent (83 per cent) of Oakville s businesses were micro and small (one to five and 6-19 employees, respectively). These businesses accounted for just more than 25 per cent of Oakville s jobs. Businesses operating as a head office Businesses by size 11 Jobs by business size 12,724 Yes 36.0% 64.0% No 47 14,516 Based on 4,336 businesses 77 10, ,512 Businesses owning space vs. leasing space 1,499 15,240 Own 20.4% 79.6% Lease Based on 4,847 businesses Proportion of businesses & jobs within employment areas 2,280 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Micro (1 to 5) Small (6 to 19) 6,500 Medium (20 to 99) Medium-Large (100 to 199) Large (200 to 499) Very large (500+) Businesses Jobs Based on 4,553 businesses 52% Oakville 60% Top private employers Business name Ford Motor Company (Canada) Automodular Corporation TDL Group (Tim Horton s) Industry subsector Automotive assembly and headquarters Automotive parts subassembly Headquarters and innovation centre Businesses by building type Half of businesses operated in light industrial/office plazas or office buildings. Another 36 per cent of businesses surveyed operated in retail plazas or standalone retail establishments. The remaining 14 per cent of businesses were found in residential buildings and buildings suited to traditional manufacturing and distribution/logistics. When compared to the other local municipalities, Oakville had the highest proportion of businesses located in light indrustrial or office plazas (1,360 out of a regional total of 3,314). Siemens Canada Ltd UTC Aerospace Systems AMEC Mattamy Homes Ltd. PWC Technical services and headquarters Aerospace equipment mfg. Engineering services Residential construction Professional advisory and tax services Big box / Retail plaza Light Industrial / Office plaza Office Stand alone retail building Residential building Traditional manufacturing ,311 1,360 HATCH Engineering services Distribution logistics 100 Canadian Tire Financial Services Financial services Miscellaneous* Primary industry Note: Only includes survey respondents supplying employment information during the summer 2014 survey period. * Miscellaneous buildings include sports facilities, traditional places of worship and storage sites 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% Proportion of businesses by building type Based on 4,676 businesses Town of Oakville 23

25 Sixt Active business locations in Oakville Burnhamthorpe Rd Neyagawa Blvd Sixth Line Dundas St Third Line Upper Middle Rd Bronte Rd Rebecca St Lakeshore Rd d Business Location Urban Area Employment Area Hamlet Major Roadway Major Transit Station Rail System 24

26 Summary of businesses surveyed Through the 2014 Employment Survey, 14,714 places of employment were identified. Of these, 13,193 were occupied by businesses and 1,521 were vacant. 13,193 Businesses 14,714 Places of employment 1,521 Vacant units Summary of survey response rate The 2014 Employment Survey identified 13,193 businesses. Only 682 businesses refused to participate in the survey. Nearly 90 per cent of participating businesses answered all of the questions on the Employment Survey questionnaire. This information excludes questions for which independent observations were made (such as building type and NAICS classification). 13,193 Businesses 12,511 Businesses answered at least one question 682 Businesses refused to participate 94.8% Response rate 12,511 Participating businesses 11,105 businesses answered all questions 1,406 businesses partially completed the survey Halton Region 25

27 Glossary Business: Single location of work that may be a for-profit establishment or a non-profit/government organization Exporter: Businesses that sold products or services outside of Canadian borders within the last 12 months F.I.R.E.: Industry categorization of financial, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing services Full-time employment: Over 30 hours per five-day week throughout year Goods-producing: Industry categorization of agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, mining, oil and gas extraction, utilities, construction and manufacturing businesses Head office: Single business location overseeing operations at multiple locations within Halton, Canada or abroad Labour force: Consists of both employed (persons currently working) and unemployed (persons available to work or are seeking work) individuals 15 years of age and over by place of residence North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS): 2007 version of an industry classification system used throughout Canada, the United States and Mexico. For more information on NAICS visit:.statcan.gc.ca Other manufacturing: The sum of jobs related to textile mills as well as the manufacturing of petroleum and coal products, leather and allied products and clothing Part-time employment: Under 30 hours per five-day week throughout year Primary: Industry categorization of agricultural, forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining, oil and gas extraction businesses Research and development: Businesses that conducted research and development activities within the past 12 months Seasonal employment: Temporary workers employed during a portion of the year, in either a full-time or part-time capacity Service-based: Industry categorization of wholesale and retail trade, transportation and warehousing, information and cultural businesses, financial and insurance, real estate, rental and leasing businesses, professional, scientific and technical services, management of companies, administration and business support, waste management and remediation services, educational services, health care and social assistance, arts, entertainment and recreation businesses, accommodation and food services, public administration and other services. Vacant unit: A unit/building that currently has no occupant at the time of the survey, or a location from which a new business could operate Workforce: Consists of all paid and unpaid employees within business locations by place of work Disclaimer Caution should be used in interpreting the information in the report and making any conclusions. In this report, for analysis and reporting purposes, as well as safeguarding the confidentiality of the survey respondents, the data is aggregated at the regional and municipal levels in tables, charts and maps. Halton Region does not warrant the completeness or accuracy of the information contained in this report and does not accept liability arising from the use or misuse of all or portions of such information. 26

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