Employment
Waterloo Region, known as Canada’s Technology Triangle, is one of the most dynamic and diverse economies in North America. This diversity is reflected in the major industries in the Region: automotive parts and production, advanced manufacturing, education, environmental science, financial and business services, and many others.
Several supports are available to help people find jobs or start their own businesses.
Employment Sectors
In Waterloo Region, the labour force is employed in the following employment sectors.
| Sector | Number of Employees | % of Total Employees |
| Manufacturing | 59,810 | 26.0 |
| Retail trade | 24,895 | 10.8 |
| Health care and social assistance | 17,110 | 7.4 |
| Educational services | 16,200 | 7.0 |
| Construction | 12,976 | 5.6 |
| Accommodation and food services | 12,895 | 5.6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 12,575 | 5.5 |
| Finance and insurance | 12,360 | 5.4 |
| Wholesale trade | 10,980 | 4.8 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10,285 | 4.5 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9,400 | 4.1 |
| Administrative and support, waste management | 8,030 | 3.5 |
| Public administration | 6,880 | 3.0 |
| Information and cultural industries | 4,650 | 2.0 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 3,400 | 1.5 |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3,195 | 1.4 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 2,160 | 0.9 |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 1,045 | 0.5 |
| Utilities | 855 | 0.4 |
| Mining and oil and gas extraction | 195 | 0.1 |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2001 Census
Job Search
These web sites list jobs in Waterloo Region:
Business Start-Ups
These organizations offer advice and support to people starting small businesses in Waterloo Region.
Entering The Workforce
These organizations help immigrants evaluate foreign credentials
These organizations help immigrants enter the Waterloo Region workforce:
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