Workforce

Smiths Falls' greatest asset is its people. In the business community, the people who make up the workforce are the backbone of industry and commerce and the key drivers in its long-term success.

Our dedicated, loyal workforce comes from with the Town of Smiths Falls and the surrounding area comprising Lanark County and the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville. Smiths Falls offers a workforce that is highly trained and skilled with a high percentage of workers trained at the apprentice, college, and university levels. Whether you're looking for skilled labourers and tradespeople, customer service staff, health care professionals, administrative or management professionals to join your team, the available workforce in Smiths Falls can meet your needs.

By Industry

Total Experienced Labour Force (15 years and over)	3,895
Manufacturing	655
Health care and social services	650
Retail trade	610
Business services	560
Construction	210
Finance and real estate	140
Educational services	95
Wholesale trade	95
Agriculture and other resource-based industries	45
Other services Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census	860

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By Occupation

Total Experienced Labour Force (15 years and over)	4,364
Sales and service occupations	1,170
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations	708
Business, finance, and administration occupations	474
Occupations in social science, education, government service, and religion	453
Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing, and utilities	443
Management occupations	349
Health occupations	318
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations	138
Occupations unique to primary industry	95
Occupations in art, culture, recreation, and sport	41

Source: Environics Analytics DEP 2010

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