1. Overview of Current Occupational Trends and Immigrant Landings in Ontario’s Economic Region (2008-2010) June 2011 2011-2012 Invitation for Proposals Bridge Training Projects for Internationally Trained Individuals

2. 2 Contents Introduction 3 Ontario Highlights 4-7 Employment by Industrial Sector 8 Regional Profiles: –Hamilton-Niagara 9 –Kingston – Pembroke 10 –Kitchener-Waterloo-Barrie 11 –London- Middlesex 12 –Ottawa 13 –Toronto CMA 14 –Windsor – Sarnia 15 Sector Profiles 16-17

3. 3 Introduction This package has been developed to assist applicants to the 2011-2012 Invitation for Proposals (IFP) in accessing labour market information and employment trends for use in developing proposals to the IFP. We urge applicants to use this data only as background information and to probe for more up-to-date and local information in their community. Although this document includes a wealth of resources, is difficult to accurately predict which occupations will be in demand in the future, and how many jobs will be created in these occupations. Economic conditions, technological developments, demographics and consumer behaviour will continue to affect the labour market, the occupational composition, and the kinds of job opportunities that will be available. Labour market data is therefore constantly subject to change. This document provides data and analysis from a number of sources, including Statistics Canada data sets, CIC immigration landings data, labour force survey (LFS), Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS), regional chamber of commerce, Ontario job futures and other regional /sectoral economic reports with a view to generate awareness of current trends. Note: Most occupation data on the Labour Force Survey were based on provincial data from the 2006 census. Projections used by some sources may be subject to changing variables and future adjustment. Occupation data sets were based on provincial analysis and census metropolitan areas in Ontario.

4. 4 Ontario Highlights / Context  In 2008-2010, 335,853 immigrants landed in Ontario, of which 76.5% (256,962) landed in the Greater Toronto Area, also known as Toronto CMA – Census Metropolitan Area. 144,439 immigrants to Ontario have some sort of post secondary education, of which 76.8% or 110,872 were in Toronto CMA. [1] [1]  Since 2003, Ontario has helped about 40,000 newcomers in more than 100 different professions get licensed and find jobs in their field through bridge training programs. [2] [2]  “We know that bridge training programs work. We are renewing and expanding our commitment to bridge training so that more of Ontario's newcomers can put their skills and experience to work, and help make Ontario more competitive in today's global economy - Dr. Eric Hoskins – in June 2010 (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)." [3] [3]  Please note that the occupations of landed immigrants is self-declared and there is no formal method of verification by Ontario Regulatory Colleges.  Also note that the number of immigrant landings in an occupation does not necessarily correlate to labour market opportunities.  Please note that immigrant landings data profiles for some economic regions in Ontario like Muskoka-Kawarthas, Northeast, Northwest, and Stratford - Bruce Peninsula could not be disclosed for privacy reasons (figures below ten). Source: [1][1] CIC Landings Data [2][2] MCI website: http://www.news.ontario.ca/mci/en/2010/06/helping-skilled-newcomers-find-jobs.htmlhttp://www.news.ontario.ca/mci/en/2010/06/helping-skilled-newcomers-find-jobs.html [3][3] MCI website: http://www.news.ontario.ca/mci/en/2010/06/helping-skilled-newcomers-find-jobs.htmlhttp://www.news.ontario.ca/mci/en/2010/06/helping-skilled-newcomers-find-jobs.html

5. 5 Ontario Highlights Ontario Landed Immigrants by Age-group 25-64 with Post-sec Education. 3 years period (2008-2010) Ontario Economic RegionAll Age-group25-64 Age-group With Post-Sec Education % Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula22,80613,5689,507 6.6% Kingston - Pembroke2,4721,6351,309 0.9% Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie13,2348,1185,838 4.0% London8,2934,7983,326 2.3% Muskoka - Kawarthas1,034654494 0.3% Northeast1,203828605 0.4% Northwest659422303 0.2% Ottawa20,72612,3998,995 6.2% Stratford - Bruce Peninsula1,118675474 0.3% Toronto CMA256,962157,772110,872 76.8% Windsor - Sarnia6,9763,9752,552 1.8% Economic Region not stated Total370255164 0.1% Total (3 -years)335,853205,099144,439 100.0%

6. 6 Ontario Highlights Since the recessionary low in May 2009, employment in Ontario has risen by 233,400 (3.6%), recovering 91% of the jobs lost during the economic downturn [1]. [1] Ontario’s unemployment rate is now 8.1% below the peak rate of 9.4% reached in May 2009, but is still much higher than the 6.5% rate reported before the start of the economic downturn [2]. [2] Five of the ten major occupational groups in Ontario recorded employment growth over the first two months of 2011. The largest job gains occurred in Business, Finance and Administrative Occupations (+90,300) and among Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators (+64,400). Over the same period, five occupational groups experienced employment declines, with the largest drop occurring in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport Occupations (- 24,000). Source: [1] [1] Labour Market Information & Research March 2011 Research and Planning Branch, MTCU [2] [2] Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey (seasonally adjusted data) Employment Growth by Occupation Change between YTD 2010 and YTD 2011 * Bus, Fin. & Adm. Occupations.90,300 Trades,Trans. & Equip. Op.64,400 Health Occupations.46,200 Primary Industry Occupations.14,500 Sales & Service Occupations.10,200 Employment Growth by Occupation Change between YTD 2010 and YTD 2011 Art, Culture, Recreation & Sport-24,000 Natural, App. Sc.& Related Occ.-21,000 Management Occupations.-16,600 Social Sc., Ed., Gov. & Religion-11,000 Processing, Mfg. & Utilities-5,900 * Labour Market Research and Planning Branch, MTCU

7. 7 Ontario Highlights According to Labour Market Research report (MTCU), in February 2011, Ontario Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) continued to experience some of the highest unemployment rates in Canada (Windsor and St.Catharines at 9.6%, Brantford and Peterborough at 9.2%, Oshawa at 8.9% and London at 8.4%). At 6.3%, Kingston had the lowest unemployment rate among Ontario’s CMAs, followed by Thunder Bay at 6.5% and Kitchener at 6.6%. However, there are some good news; Between 2011 and 2016, Canadian employers will need to hire approximately 106,000 Information and Communications Technology (ICT) workers. Ontario accounts for approximately 47% of all workers in ICT Occupations.[1][1] Source: [1] ICTC Council on Ontario outlook 2011-2016 for Information & Communication Technology Professionals; website: http://www.ictc-ctic.ca/Outlook_2011/on_en.html Ontario Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) -High Unemployment Rate Windsor and St. Catharines9.60% Brantford and Peterborough9.20% Oshawa8.90% London8.40% Toronto8.30% Ontario Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) – Low Unemployment Rate Kingston6.30% Thunder Bay6.50% Kitchener6.60%

8. 8 Employment by Industries Sector * Data referenced from Labour Market Research and Planning Branch, MTCU Goods Producing Sector Vs. Services Producing Sector Labour Force Survey @ February and March 2011 (000) in thousands Feb-11Mar-11 Goods-producing sector1,431.801,427.60 Agriculture95.989.2 Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas extraction42.839.7 Utilities50.252.8 Construction426.6439.4 Manufacturing816.4806.5 Services-producing sector5,253.405,263.20 Trade1,013.60992.3 Transportation and warehousing324.9323.5 Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing500.9501.1 Professional, scientific and technical services548.2557.8 Business, building and other support services270.5280.1 Educational services472.3485.7 Health care and social assistance746.9751.7 Information, culture and recreation349.8334.6 Accommodation and food services371388.7 Other services273.6277.5 Public administration381.7370.2

9. 9 Hamilton – Niagara Hamilton-Niagara economic region includes the census division: Hamilton, Niagara Region, Haldimand-Norfolk Region, Brant County and the city of Burlington. In the Hamilton-Niagara Peninsula economic region, Labour Market Monitor reported that employment increased 10,400 from February 2010 to February 2011. Job gains took place in both full-time (+4,200) and part- time (+6,200) employment.* * The Labour Market Monitor (March 2011) is a monthly report focusing on labour market information produced by Ontario Region, Service Canada Labour Market and Socio-Economic Information Directorate. lmi-imt@servicecanada.gc.ca. Please note that the occupations of landed immigrants is self-declared and there is no formal method of verification by Ontario Regulatory Colleges. Also note that the number of immigrant landings in an occupation does not necessarily correlate to labour market opportunities. Top 10 Industries Sector in Hamilton-Niagara Economic Region Labour Force 611 Educational services27,780 722 Food services and drinking places21,695 541 Professional, scientific and technical services21,340 561 Administrative and support services15,435 622 Hospitals14,780 238 Specialty trade contractors13,775 331 Primary metal manufacturing11,355 621 Ambulatory health care services10,705 445 Food and beverage stores10,165 336 Transportation equipment manufacturing8,865 Top Occupations Disclosed by Landed Immigrants to Hamilton – Niagara Econ Region (2008-10) 4122 – Post-Secondary Teaching and Research Assistants197 0611 - Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers164 1111 - Financial Auditors and Accountants142 3111 - Specialist Physicians134 4121 - University Professors133 0213 - Information Systems and Data Processing Managers105 0001 - Investor (CIC)92 4141 - Secondary School Teachers89 0111 - Financial Managers87 0001 - Investor (CIC)92 3112 - General Practitioners and Family Physicians83 4131 - College and Other Vocational Instructors83 3152 - Registered Nurses82 2171 - Information Systems Analysts and Consultants76 2173 - Software Engineers74 0111 – Computer Programmer and Interactive Media Developer68 Sub-Total1,609 Total Landed with Post-Sec Education9,507 Total Landed Immigrant to Hamilton-Niagara Region22,806

10. 10 Kingston – Pembroke Kingston – Pembroke economic region includes census division of Prince Edward, the counties of Hastings, Renfrew, Lennox and Addington, and Frontenac. Labour Market Monitor reported that total employment increased by 10,200 from February 2010 to February 2011. Gains in full-time employment (+14,200) were partially offset by losses in part-time employment (-4,000).* * The Labour Market Monitor (March 2011) is a monthly report focusing on labour market information produced by Ontario Region, Service Canada Labour Market and Socio-Economic Information Directorate. lmi-imt@servicecanada.gc.ca. Top Industries Sector in Kingston RegionLabour Force Health care and social services11,295 Business services11,230 Educational services9,875 Retail Trade9,700 Construction4,765 Manufacturing4,305 Finance and real estate3,855 Wholesale trade1,815 Agriculture & other industries1,315 Other services20,870 Top Occupations Disclosed by Landed Immigrants to Kingston Econ Region (08-10) 4122 - Post-Secondary Teaching and Research Assistants95 4121 - University Professors42 3111 - Specialist Physicians27 0001 - Investor (CIC)26 1111 - Financial Auditors and Accountants25 2121 - Biologists and Related Scientists19 0611 - Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers17 0213 - Information Systems and Data Processing Managers16 2133 - Electrical and Electronics Engineers14 4141 - Secondary School Teachers14 3112 - General Practitioners and Family Physicians13 2147 - Computer Engineers12 2173 - Software Engineers12 4131 - College and Other Vocational Instructors12 3131 - Pharmacists11 Sub-Total355 Total Landed with Post-Sec Education1,309 Total Landed Immigrant to Kingston – Pembroke2,472

11. 11 Kitchener-Waterloo-Barrie Kitchener-Waterloo-Barrie economic region includes Waterloo Regional Municipality and Counties of Dufferin, Simcoe and Wellington. From February 2010 to February 2011, the working- age population and labour force of the Kitchener- Waterloo-Barrie economic region increased. Gains in full-time employment of 34,500 were partially offset by losses in part-time employment of 10,700 jobs.* * The Labour Market Monitor (March 2011) is a monthly report focusing on labour market information produced by Ontario Region, Service Canada Labour Market and Socio-Economic Information Directorate. lmi-imt@servicecanada.gc.ca. Top Occupations of Landed Immigrants to Kitchener - Waterloo-Barrie (2008-10) 4121 - University Professors137 2173 - Software Engineers90 1111 - Financial Auditors and Accountants83 0611 - Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers76 0213 - Information Systems and Data Processing Managers71 2133 - Electrical and Electronics Engineers66 2174 - Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers62 4131 - College and Other Vocational Instructors56 2171 - Information Systems Analysts and Consultants52 0001 - Investor (CIC)48 2132 - Mechanical Engineers45 3112 - General Practitioners and Family Physicians44 3152 - Registered Nurses43 3111 - Specialist Physicians40 4141 - Secondary School Teachers38 0111 - Financial Managers37 Sub-Total988 Total Landed with Post-Sec Education5,838 Total Landed Immigrant to Kitchener-Waterloo13,234 Top Industries sector in Kitchener CMA Economic region Labour Force Manufacturing57,725 Business services42,175 Retail trade27,960 Health care and social services20,725 Educational services19,485 Finance and real estate18,240 Construction15,525 Wholesale trade13,030 Agriculture and other resource-based industries3,845 Other services35,805

12. 12 London - Middlesex London- Middlesex economic region consisted of the following Oxford, Elgin and Middlesex counties Labour Market Monitor reported that employment in the London economic region fell slightly (-1,300) between February 2010 to February 2011. Even though the working-age population increased, there were fewer people looking for work and the labour force decreased by 3,600.* * The Labour Market Monitor (March 2011) is a monthly report focusing on labour market information produced by Ontario Region, Service Canada Labour Market and Socio-Economic Information Directorate. lmi-imt@servicecanada.gc.ca. Top Occupations of Landed Immigrants to London Economic Region (2008- 10) 4122 - Post-Secondary teaching and Research Asst.214 3111 - Specialist Physicians91 4121 - University Professors91 0001 - Investor (CIC)63 3112 - General Practitioners and Family Physicians40 1111 - Financial Auditors and Accountants37 0611 - Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers33 4141 - Secondary School Teachers31 2131 - Civil Engineers29 4131 - College and Other Vocational Instructors29 3152 - Registered Nurses26 0111 - Financial Managers25 2121- Biologist and Related Scientist25 1221- Administrative Officers23 2133 - Electrical and Electronics Engineers23 Sub-Total780 Total Landed with Post-Sec Education3,326 Total Landed Immigrant to London Economic Region8,293 Top Industries Sector in London CMALabour Force Agriculture & other industries 5,945 Construction13,835 Manufacturing36,920 Wholesale trade 10,275 Retail trade27,920 Finance and real estate17,250 Healthcare and social services30,915 Educational services19,695 Business services42,130 Other services41,500

13. 13 Ottawa Ottawa economic region includes the Ottawa Census Metropolitan area (Ontario part) and the following counties: the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry; Prescott & Russell; Leeds & Grenville, and the county of Lanark. Cornwall, Brockville, Prescott, Hawkesbury and Smiths Falls are within the region. Labour Market Monitor reported that in the Ottawa economic region, total employment declined by 5,200 from February 2010 to February 2011. Losses were in both full-time (-4,500) and part-time (-900) employment. The number of unemployed people rose by 800 to reach 47,500 in February 2011. * * The Labour Market Monitor (March 2011) is a monthly report focusing on labour market information produced by Ontario Region, Service Canada Labour Market and Socio-Economic Information Directorate. lmi-imt@servicecanada.gc.ca. Top Industries in Ottawa CMALabour Force Business services129,500 Retail trade65,025 Health care and social services61,905 Educational services43,970 Construction30,895 Finance and real estate29,750 Manufacturing28,765 Wholesale trade15,470 Agriculture and other resource-based industries6,745 Other services214,985 Top Occupations of Landed Immigrants to Ottawa Economic Region (08-10) 4122 - Post-Secondary Teaching and Research Assistants271 4121 - University Professors176 3111 - Specialist Physicians166 2173 - Software Engineers140 1111 - Financial Auditors and Accountants132 0611 - Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers124 4131 - College and Other Vocational Instructors109 2174 - Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers105 0001 - Investor (CIC)104 4141 - Secondary School Teachers97 0213 - Information Systems and Data Processing Managers91 3152 - Registered Nurses85 1241 - Secretaries (Except Legal and Medical)82 3112 - General Practitioners and Family Physicians82 2133 - Electrical and Electronics Engineers79 Sub-Total1,843 Total Landed with Post-Sec Education8,995 Total Landed Immigrant to Ottawa Economic Region20,726

14. 14 Toronto Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) Toronto economic region consisted of the following census division: the City of Toronto, and the regional municipalities of Durham, York, Halton, and Peel. Majority of the landed immigrants to this region in the last 3 years (2008-10) were of the working age-group 25-64 years totalling 56,164. Labour Market Monitor reported that employment increased by 109,600 with gains coming from both full-time (+44,200) and part-time (+65,400) employment. The employment rate rose to 62.3%, 1.1 percentage points higher than February 2010.* Top Industries Sector Toronto CMALabour Force Business services658,510 Manufacturing371,275 Retail trade293,465 Finance and real estate259,875 Health care and social services222,135 Educational services172,990 Wholesale trade166,325 Construction148,895 Agriculture and other resource-based industries30,410 Other services434,805 Top Occupations of Landed Immigrants to Toronto Econ. Region (2008-10)% 1111 - Financial Auditors and Accountants2,1772.00% 0611 - Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers2,0701.90% 0001 - Investor (CIC)1,7261.60% 4131 - College and Other Vocational Instructors1,6181.50% 0213 - Information Systems and Data Processing Managers1,3601.20% 3111 - Specialist Physicians1,3541.20% 4121 - University Professors1,3391.20% 4141 - Secondary School Teachers1,2971.20% 0111 - Financial Managers1,2411.10% 2173 - Software Engineers1,2271.10% 2174 - Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers1,1921.10% 2171 - Information Systems Analysts and Consultants1,1381.00% 3152 - Registered Nurses1,0771.00% 4122 - Post-Secondary Teaching and Research Assistants1,0400.90% 3112 - General Practitioners and Family Physicians9760.90% Sub-total20,83218.80% Total Landed with Post-Sec Education110,872100.00% Total Landed Immigrants to Toronto Econ Region256,9620

15. 15 Windsor – Sarnia Windsor – Sarnia economic region includes the census division of Chatham-Kent, and the counties of Essex and Lambton Labour Market Monitor reported that from February 2010 to February 2011, the size of the labour force in the Windsor-Sarnia economic region remained unchanged. Employment increased by 5,100 all in full-time positions. Windsor-Sarnia has the second highest unemployment rate among all eleven economic regions in Ontario.* * The Labour Market Monitor (March 2011) is a monthly report focusing on labour market information produced by Ontario Region, Service Canada Labour Market and Socio-Economic Information Directorate. lmi-imt@servicecanada.gc.ca. Top Industries sectorLabour Force Manufacturing39,510 Business services22,140 Retail trade18,555 Health care and social services16,410 Educational services11,445 Construction7,785 Finance and real estate6,830 Wholesale trade4,570 Agriculture and other resource-based industries2,590 Other services32,755 Top Occupations of Landed Immigrants to Windsor Econ Region (08-10) 4122 - Post-Secondary Teaching and Research Assistants84 4121 - University Professors48 3152 - Registered Nurses43 1111 - Financial Auditors and Accountants39 2132 - Mechanical Engineers38 3111 - Specialist Physicians37 2173 - Software Engineers36 2171 - Information Systems Analysts and Consultants30 0611 - Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers29 4131 - College and Other Vocational Instructors29 3112 - General Practitioners and Family Physicians27 2174 - Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers26 4141 - Secondary School Teachers23 0213 - Information Systems and Data Processing Managers21 Sub-Total510 Total Landed with Post-Sec Education2,552 Total Landed Immigrant to Windsor -Sania6,976

16. 16 Sector Profiles Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) has identified a number of new and emerging industry sectors in the economy including: –Aerospace –Biotechnology in agriculture, forestry, fishing and pharmaceuticals –Distance-learning –Environment –Green energy technologies –Health informatics –Multimedia, particularly for mobile communications. [1] [1] The Ontario Trillium Foundation has observed that the green economic sector is “expected to experience serious labour shortages in years to come”[2].[2] ECO - CANADA[3] identified the following opportunities in the green economy sector:[3] –Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency –Buildings, Retro-fitting & Construction –Waste Recycling & Waste Management –Transportation and Alternative Transportation technology –Fresh Water / Wastewater Treatment –Biomaterials –Environmental Protection –Pollution Control –Other supporting services [1] [1] Ontario Job Futures; http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/ojf/upComingJobs.htmlhttp://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/ojf/upComingJobs.html [2][2] Ontario Trillium Foundation. “Green Economy” 2008, page 1. [3][3] Defining the Green Economy: Labour Market Research Study 2010; published by ECO CANADA page 17.

17. 17 Sector Profiles Construction sector output advanced 2.1% in the fourth quarter of 2010, the sixth consecutive quarterly gain. Residential construction rose 0.8%, while non-residential and engineering construction increased by 3.0%. For 2010 as a whole, real residential construction investment jumped a robust 10.4%, after declining in 2009 (-8.1%) and 2008 (-3.1%).[1][1] Mining output jumped a solid 9.5%, boosted by increased production of copper, nickel, lead and zinc ore. Utilities output rose 0.8%, decelerating from a 4.8% increase in the third quarter.[2][2] The financial sector, including insurance and real estate and leasing (+1.4%), information and cultural (+2.9%), construction (+2.1%) and wholesale trade (+1.5%) sectors all posted significant advances.[3][3] The auto assembly and parts production surged 30.0%, the first annual increase since 2005 and follows sharp declines in both 2008 (-24.5%) and 2009 (-28.3%). The primary and fabricated metal products (+6.6%) and machinery (+13.5%) industries also posted strong annual gains in 2010. The paper products and printing industries declined 5.0% in 2010, the fifth consecutive annual decline.[4][4] The manufacturing sector will continue to limit provincial employment growth. The recession compelled many manufacturers to become more efficient, allowing them to be more profitable with fewer employees.[5][5] The information and Communication sector (ICT) continue to be a viable occupational sector. Between 2011 and 2016, Canadian employers will need to hire approximately 106,000 ICT workers. Ontario accounts for approximately 47% of all workers in ICT Occupations.[6][6] [1][1] Fourth Quarter (October-December) 2010 Summary: Released by Ontario Ministry of Finance in April 2011; http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/economy/ecaccts/ http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/economy/ecaccts/ [2][2] Ibid [3][3] Ibid [4][4] Ibid [5][5] Conference Board of Canada, “Provincial Outlook”, Summer 2010. [6][6] ICTC Council on Ontario outlook 2011-2016 for Information & Communication Technology Professionals; website; http://www.ictc-ctic.ca/Outlook_2011/on_en.htmlhttp://www.ictc-ctic.ca/Outlook_2011/on_en.html