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Labour ForceAjax’s labour force is comprised of 48,400 workers representing a great diversity of talent within the community. Ajax offers a large pool of workers in a diverse number of occupations. Our increasing participation rate and growing population are also working to strengthen this diversity.
Labour Force Profile
| Labour Force Measure |
Males |
Females |
Total
2006 |
Total
2001 |
| Total Population 15 years and over |
33,310 |
36,160 |
69,470 |
55,205 |
| In the Labour Force |
26,425 |
25,270 |
51,700 |
44,160 |
| Employed |
24,995 |
23,405 |
48,400 |
39,355 |
| Unemployed |
1,435 |
1,865 |
3,300 |
4,805 |
| Not in Labour Force |
6,880 |
10,890 |
17,770 |
11,045 |
| Participation Rate |
79.3% |
69.9% |
74.4% |
80.0% |
| Employment-Population Ratio |
75.0% |
64.7% |
69.7% |
71.3% |
| Unemployment Rate |
5.4% |
7.4% |
6.4% |
5.4% |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
Labour Force by Occupation
For the resident labour force, the top three occupations of Ajax residents are: business, finance and administration; sales and service; and trades, transportation and equipment operators.
Labour Force by Occupation
| Occupation |
Male |
Female |
Total |
% of
Total |
| Management |
3,665 |
2,010 |
5,675 |
11.1 |
| Business, finance and administrative |
3,460 |
8,595 |
12,055 |
23.8 |
| Natural and applied sciences and related |
2,955 |
840 |
3,800 |
7.5 |
|
Health |
350 |
1,955 |
2,310 |
4.6 |
| Social science, education, government service and religious |
1,000 |
2,885 |
3,880 |
7.6 |
| Art, culture, recreation and sport |
600 |
555 |
1,155 |
2.3 |
| Sales and service |
5,260 |
6,485 |
11,745 |
23.1 |
| Trades, transport and equipment operators and related |
6,485 |
490 |
6,975 |
13.7 |
| Occupations unique to primary industry |
360 |
95 |
460 |
0.9 |
| Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities |
1,895 |
790 |
2,685 |
5.2 |
|
Total |
26,030 |
24,700 |
50,740 |
100.0 |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
Place of Work
The vast majority of Ajax’s resident labour force commute to jobs outside of Ajax everyday, primarily in the City of Toronto.
Place of Work
| Place of Work |
Males |
Females |
Total |
Percentage
of Total |
| Labour force with a Usual Place of Work |
41,365 |
20,880 |
41,365 |
85.4% |
| In CSD of residence (In Ajax) |
3,425 |
4,965 |
8,390 |
20.3% |
| In different CSD (Outside of Ajax) |
17,060 |
15,920 |
32,975 |
79.7% |
| In same CD (Outside of Ajax, but in Durham Region) |
4,015 |
4,210 |
8,225 |
19.9% |
| At Home |
1,100 |
1,485 |
2,585 |
6.2% |
| Outside of Canada |
110 |
65 |
175 |
0.4% |
| No fixed Workplace |
3,295 |
975 |
4,275 |
10.3% |
Total employed labour force 15 years
and over |
24,990 |
23,405 |
48,400 |
N/A |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
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