Workforce

Regional catchment area (20-60 minute commute) 200,000 workers.
Leeds Grenville workforce: 51,500
Greater Ottawa region: 1.2-million population
Greater Kingston region: 159,561
Approximately half of Leeds and Grenville residents are aged 20 to 64 with the median age being 43.6.
Educated population between 25-64: Leeds Grenville has a higher number of apprenticeship/trades certificates or diplomas and a higher number of college, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma holders than the province as a whole.
There are a lower percentage of individuals with university certification, diploma or degrees.
The number of people gaining university degrees in the 25-64 age groups has risen by 1.3 per cent when compared with the number of university graduates aged 65 and up. This figure has nearly doubled in the province from 14.8 per cent of the population aged 65 and up who graduated from university to 30.7 per cent in the 25-64 age groups. In Leeds Grenville 16.7 per cent in this age group have a university degree.
Within the population aged 25-64 with post-secondary qualifications, architecture and engineering backgrounds dominate the field of study followed by business and public administration and thirdly health, parks, recreation and fitness.

Employer Survey

The Eastern Workforce Innovation Board completed an EmployerOne survey in 2020 within Leeds Grenville, Frontenac County and Loyalist Township (included in Frontenac tabulations). In total, 111 companies employing 4,646 people completed the survey. The goal is to understand employers' needs and perspectives on labour market demand and supply in the region.

View the results from the 2019-2020 Leeds Grenville Workforce Survey.

You can contact the Eastern Workforce Innovation Board by calling 613-382-7462 or visiting their website.

Canadian Apprenticeship Forum

This is an employer resource. The Skilled Trades Network is a national hub for employers and apprentices in the skilled trades. You can access information about training programs and financial supports, obtain practical tips and strategies, and network and share your experiences with others. Visit the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum website.