Brandon’s Labour Force is regional in nature and has proven to be extremely stable, committed and well educated. Totaling 67,000 and growing, the labour force is drawn from not only the city but the surrounding municipalities with 21% of the labour force living in rural communities outside the city’s boundaries.
The combination of a well-educated and rural rooted workforce is a key strength of Brandon. As evidenced by the 83% of the population aged 15 years and over that have a high school graduation certificate or higher. Post-secondary education institutions in Brandon include Brandon University, Assiniboine College and the Manitoba Emergency Services College which provide highly skilled people to Brandon’s employers year after year.
- Unemployment Rate
- Largest Employers
- Immigration
| Industry | Male | Female | Brandon Total | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total - Experienced labour force | 14,250 | 13,160 | 27,405 | 19,310,340 | |
| Sales and service occupations | 3,305 | 4,300 | 7,610 | 28% | 24% |
| Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 4,240 | 225 | 4,460 | 16% | 17% |
| Education, law and social, community and government services | 1,635 | 2,360 | 3,990 | 15% | 12% |
| Business, finance and administration occupations | 1,010 | 2,420 | 3,435 | 13% | 17% |
| Health occupations | 635 | 2,205 | 2,845 | 10% | 8% |
| Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 1,515 | 675 | 2,195 | 8% | 4% |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 885 | 225 | 1,110 | 4% | 8% |
| Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 520 | 125 | 640 | 2% | 3% |
| Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 195 | 215 | 405 | 1% | 3% |
| Legislative and senior management occupations | 90 | 75 | 165 | .5% | 1% |
| Occupation - not applicable | 225 | 340 | 565 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Calculations may vary due to rounding
| Occupation | Male | Female | Brandon Total | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total - Experienced labour force | 14,250 | 13,160 | 27,405 | 19,310,340 | |
| Health care and social assistance | 1,025 | 3,700 | 4,725 | 17% | 13% |
| Retail trade | 1,935 | 1,965 | 3,905 | 14% | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 2,145 | 875 | 3,020 | 11% | 8% |
| Educational services | 835 | 1,505 | 2,340 | 9% | 7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 830 | 1,170 | 2,005 | 7% | 6% |
| Construction | 1,625 | 190 | 1,815 | 7% | 8% |
| Public administration | 1,120 | 595 | 1,715 | 6% | 6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 1,005 | 145 | 1,150 | 4% | 5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 565 | 500 | 1,065 | 4% | 4% |
| Finance, Insurance, Real estate, Rental & Leasing | 420 | 640 | 1,060 | 4% | 6% |
| Wholesale trade | 535 | 150 | 685 | 3% | 3% |
| Administrative & support, waste management & remediation services | 480 | 430 | 910 | 3% | 4% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 445 | 440 | 890 | 3% | 8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 270 | 100 | 365 | 1% | 2% |
| Mining, Quarrying, Oil & gas extraction, Utilities | 325 | 25 | 350 | 1% | 2% |
| Other | 465 | 385 | 850 | 3% | 4% |
| Occupation - not applicable | 225 | 340 | 565 | 2% | 2% |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Calculations may vary due to rounding