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1 Millier Dickinson Blais – Burlington Key Sectors Analysis

Burlington Key Sectors Analysis Economic Vision for the City of Burlington Burlington Economic Development Corporation DRAFT

-Advanced Manufacturing

-Finance and Business Services

-Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

-Life and Earth Sciences


ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This report has been supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs by providing access to the EMSI

Analyst tool. Nevertheless, the views expressed in this report are the views of Millier Dickinson Blais Inc. and do not

necessarily reflect those of the Ministry.


Contents 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 5

1.1 EXPLANATORY NOTE ON NAICS CODES 5

1.2 EMSI ANALYST METHODOLOGY 6

1.3 OVERVIEW OF BURLINGTON’S COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES 6

2 ADVANCED MANUFACTURING ................................................................................................... 13

2.1 JOB GROWTH 13

2.2 BUSINESS PATTERNS 14

2.3 SUBSECTOR ANALYSIS 17

213 - SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR MINING, AND OIL AND GAS EXTRACTION 17

221 – UTILITIES 19

333 – MACHINERY MANUFACTURING 21

334 - COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC PRODUCT MANUFACTURING 23

335 - ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AND COMPONENT MANUFACTURING 25

541 - PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES 27

562 - WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REMEDIATION SERVICES 29

811 - REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE 31

3 FINANCE AND BUSINESS SERVICES ......................................................................................... 34

3.1 JOB GROWTH 34


3.3 SUBSECTOR ANALYSIS 38

522 - CREDIT INTERMEDIATION AND RELATED ACTIVITIES 38

523 - SECURITIES, COMMODITY CONTRACTS, AND OTHER FINANCIAL INVESTMENT AND RELATED

ACTIVITIES 40

524 - INSURANCE CARRIERS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES 42

526 - FUNDS AND OTHER FINANCIAL VEHICLES 44


561 - ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT SERVICES 48


4 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY .......................................................... 51

4.1 JOB GROWTH 52


4.3 SUBSECTORS ANALYSIS 55


335 - ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AND COMPONENT MANUFACTURING 57

511 - PUBLISHING INDUSTRIES (EXCEPT INTERNET) 59

517 – TELECOMMUNICATIONS 61

518 - DATA PROCESSING, HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES 63


5 LIFE AND EARTH SCIENCES ....................................................................................................... 68

5.1 JOB GROWTH 68


5.3 SUBSECTORS ANALYSIS 72

213 - SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR MINING, AND OIL AND GAS EXTRACTION 72

325 - CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING 74


414 - PERSONAL AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS MERCHANT WHOLESALERS 78


562 - WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REMEDIATION SERVICES 82

621 - AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE SERVICES 84


1 Introduction The Burlington Key Sectors Analysis highlights employment and business trends in four niche industry sectors important

to the economy of Burlington.1 These sectors are:

Advanced Manufacturing

Finance and Business Services

Information and Communication Technology

Life and Earth Sciences

Each sector is measured against five comparator jurisdictions2 and presented with an overview of the subsectors that are

part of each sector. Employment projections from 2011-2020 and average earnings are then highlighted for each

subsector to illustrate where Burlington may or may not have competitive advantages relative to the comparator

jurisdictions.

For comparison purposes, all subsectors identified within the four niche sectors listed above have been taken up to their

three digit NAICS code levels.

1.1 Explanatory Note on NAICS Codes3

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is a classification system jointly adopted by Canada, Mexico,

and the United States in 1997 against the backdrop of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The NAICS

provides a common classification and definitional basis for the industrial structure of all three countries, creating a

common statistical framework to make analysis and comparison between countries more accessible. In Canada, the

NAICS system is maintained and updated by Statistics Canada every five years to reflect changes to the Canadian and

world economies (the most recent update was in 2012).

1 The four niche sectors were defined in the Burlington Niche Investment Sectors and Target Companies Study prepared for the BEDC on June 28, 2013. Some additional sectors were

identified by staff at the BEDC for inclusion in the Key Sector Analysis, including Automation/Robotics, Digital Communications, Big Data, and Water Technology. Due to overlap in the

sector definitions, these additional sectors have been rolled up into the four main sectors identified in the Burlington Niche Investment Sectors and Target Companies Study.

2 Comparator jurisdictions are the Town of Oakville, the City of Mississauga, the City of Hamilton, the City of Markham, and the Region of Waterloo

3 As outlined by Statistic Canada, http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cis-sic.nsf/eng/h_00004.html

http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cis-sic.nsf/eng/h_00004.html


The NAICS system is organized into a hierarchical structure of codes assigned to each of the defined industry sectors

included in the classification system. These codes range from their most broad industry category of two-digits (e.g. 54 –

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services or 91 – Public Administration) to their most detailed of six-digits capturing

specific subsectors included in the broader two-digit categories (e.g. 541110 – Office of Lawyers or 911110 – Defense

Services). Three, four, and five digit NAICS codes are also available and may be more applicable for use depending on

the type of analysis being conducted.

1.2 EMSI Analyst Methodology

Data used throughout the Key Sectors Analysis is based on projections by EMSI Analyst. EMSI’s methodology in creating

these projections is to “create three linear regressions based off of [EMSI’s] historic employee counts for each geography

(8, 5 and 3 year linear regressions). The average of these linear regressions is taken, and the result dampened to curb

excessive growth and decline. All trends are then adjusted to higher level geography trends (CSD is adjusted to CD, CD

to Province, Province to Nation). This trend is considered [EMSI’s] base projection. After [EMSI] create[s] the base

projection, [they] adjust [their] annual growth rate by industry to the projections produced by COPS. This completes [the]

industry employee count process, creating CSD-level data 2001- 2020.”4

1.3 Overview of Burlington’s Competitive Advantages

Burlington has a number of subsectors in which it has competitive advantages relative to comparator jurisdictions. These

advantages are based on demonstrated and projected employment and business growth, average earnings, and the

proportion of self-employed businesses as part of the total number of business establishments.

For the purposes of this exercise, the subsectors contained were chosen from a series of niche subsectors defined by the

Burlington Niche Investment Sectors and Target Companies Study prepared for the BEDC on June 28, 2013. Additional

industries were identified by BEDC for inclusion in the Key Sector Analysis, and were identified as falling within the

broader industry supply chains for Automation/Robotics, Digital Communications, Big Data, and Water Technology. Due

to overlap in the sector definitions, these industries have been addressed at a 3 digit NAICS level for more manageable

analysis and interpretation.

4 EMSI Analyst, accessed May 21, 2015


Analysed against the backdrop of indicators aforementioned and across the select comparator jurisdictions, the following

subsectors offer competitive advantages in Burlington:

414 - Personal and household goods merchant wholesalers

Job growth in the “personal and household goods merchant wholesalers” subsector is projected to increase in Burlington

by 8.2% between 2014 and 2020 (ranked second behind Oakville at 11.9% and ahead of the next top rank of

Mississauga at 7.4%). Further, Burlington leads all other jurisdictions in average earnings in the subsector at $64,128,

ahead of the next top ranked areas of Mississauga at $63,934 and Oakville at $60,948.

The number of business establishments in the subsector decreased by 1% between 2009 and 2013 (decreasing the least

of all other top ranked jurisdictions, with Oakville decreasing by 5% and Markham decreasing by 8%). Roughly 47% of the

businesses in the subsector in Burlington were self-employed, representing an average share relative to comparator

jurisdictions whose shares ranged from 39%-56%.

With projected increases in employment in the subsector for Burlington and relatively smaller declines in the number of

business establishments relative to comparator jurisdictions, the “personal and household goods merchant wholesalers”

subsector offers a competitive advantage for Burlington over comparator jurisdictions.

However, higher earnings may be a slight disadvantage for small and medium wholesalers that may not be position to

offer higher wages to attract and retain semi-skilled workers. That said, with relatively high proportions of self-employed

and micro businesses, this may indicate a positive market environment to establish, or expand in. Regardless, this

industry is sensitive to larger macroeconomic trends which cannot be predicted here in relation to competitiveness.

511 - Publishing industries (except internet)

Job growth in the “publishing industries (except internet)” subsector is projected to increase in Burlington by 15.2%

between 2014 and 2020 (ranked fourth compared to the Region of Waterloo at 35.4%, Mississauga at 27.8%, and

Markham at 17.2%). Further, average earnings in the subsector also ranked fourth at $71,166 behind Markham at

$81,115, Mississauga at $77,748, and Oakville at $74,332.

The number of business establishments in the subsector grew by 65% in Burlington between 2009 and 2013 (ahead of all

other top ranked jurisdictions, with Oakville growing by 36% and Markham by 20%). Roughly 49% of those businesses in

Burlington were self-employed, representing a slightly above average share relative to comparator jurisdictions whose

shares ranged from 44%-51%.

With strong demonstrated business growth and projected increases in employment for Burlington, the “publishing

industries (except internet)” subsector offers a competitive advantage for Burlington over comparator jurisdictions. With


comparatively high levels of self-employment in the sector, and the recognition that it is a creative based industry, this

illustrates a potential competitive advantage for Burlington. The moderate wages may represent a slight disadvantage

from an individual perspective, however, for micro and small firms looking to expand it may illustrate more affordable

labour rates in Burlington and present a potential advantage to expansion or the creation of new ventures.

518 - Data processing, hosting, and related services

Job growth in the “data processing, hosting, and related services” subsector is projected to increase in Burlington by

81.2% between 2014 and 2020 (ranked third compared to Hamilton at 89.3% and Oakville at 82.4%). Further, average

earnings in the subsector ranked highest in Burlington at $71,021 (tied with Oakville), ahead of the next top ranked

jurisdictions of Mississauga at $70,839 and the Region of Waterloo at $62,886.

The number of business establishments in the subsector grew by 71% in Burlington between 2009 and 2013 (second

behind the Region of Waterloo at 77% but ahead of Hamilton at 67%). Roughly 58% of those businesses in Burlington

were self-employed, representing the highest share relative to comparator jurisdictions whose shares ranged from 45%-

58%.

As was the case above, the story of competitive advantage is grounded in entrepreneurship and the micro-business

environment. High levels of earnings and the highest proportion of self-employment among comparator communities may

potentially indicate fertile ground for encouraging and expanding entrepreneurial efforts in Burlington.

The higher earnings that are in line with Oakville and Mississauga may present greater opportunities to attract talent to

Burlington for micro firms and independent contractors looking for highly skilled staff, strategic alliances, and partners.

This is especially the case when coupled with better housing affordability and lower cost of living, along with equal or

higher quality of life indicators in Burlington. This may also present opportunities to attract talent from Hamilton, which

presents significantly lower earnings than Burlington. It also positions Burlington well for the import of lower cost labour

from Hamilton for various sized firms looking for access to more affordable labour pools.

With projected high growth of employment demonstrated in all competitor jurisdictions, especially Hamilton and Oakville,

Burlington will need to compete aggressively to capture and retain talent, as well as to increase new business expansion

and investment in the city.

541 - Professional, scientific, and technical services

Job growth in the “professional, scientific, and technical services” subsector is projected to increase in Burlington by

24.5% between 2014 and 2020 (compared to Oakville at 23.6%, the Region of Waterloo at 21.9%, and Mississauga


at21.8%). Further, average earnings in the subsector are the highest in Burlington at $73,461 when compared to

Markham at $71,854, Oakville at $70,070, and Mississauga at $70,028.

The number of business establishments in the subsector grew by 10% in Burlington between 2009 and 2013 (compared

to Mississauga at 16%, Oakville and Markham at 11% each, and the Region of Waterloo at 10%. Roughly 66% of those

businesses in Burlington were self-employed, representing a high share relative to comparator jurisdictions whose shares

ranged from 59%-66%.

With strong demonstrated and projected growth in the subsector and high earnings incentives to locate in Burlington, the

“professional, scientific, and technical services” subsector offers a strong competitive advantage for Burlington over

comparator jurisdictions. Higher earnings can be leveraged by micro and small businesses in the sector looking to attract

talent and skills to Burlington, also boding well for the self-employed segment of the workforce (as higher earnings

indicate stability).

It is important to note that larger sized employer businesses requiring more workers may not view the higher cost of

labour as favourably, which may offer a competitive disadvantage for Burlington relative to lower cost jurisdictions. That

being said, with an industry that relies heavily on human capital and highly skilled talent, this may not be of consequence.

Given the high levels of growth projected and demonstrated in all comparator jurisdictions (with Burlington ranking at the

top), Burlington finds itself in an environment where it does have competitive advantages but where it must compete to

retain and attract the talent and businesses desired in order to maintain and reach heightened levels of growth in the

subsector.

561 - Administrative and support services

Job growth in the “administrative and support services” subsector is projected to increase in Burlington by 11.2% between

2014 and 2020 (ahead of the other top ranked jurisdictions of Mississauga at 10.2%, the Region of Waterloo at 8.5%, and

Hamilton at 8.4%). Further, average earnings in the subsector are the third highest in Burlington at $41,847, below only

the Region of Waterloo at $47,864 and Oakville at $43,831.

The number of business establishments in the subsector grew by 30% in Burlington between 2009 and 2013 (ahead of

the next highest ranked jurisdictions of Markham at 14% and Hamilton at 11%). Roughly 56% of those businesses in

Burlington were self-employed, representing a slightly above average share relative to comparator jurisdictions whose

shares ranged from 50%-58%.

Burlington leads in projected employment growth, which in it and of itself represents a competitive advantage over other

jurisdictions. Further, the city also leads significantly in business growth, which also illustrates that moderately higher

average earnings are not necessarily discouraging growth. With significantly lower earnings for Hamilton in this subsector,


Burlington is well positioned to attract various levels of skilled and semi-skilled talent from the neighbouring area to further

advantage Burlington establishments.

It is important to note that larger sized employer businesses requiring more workers may also be attracted to Burlington

given the moderate levels of earnings in the subsector relative to other jurisdictions (such as Waterloo and Oakville) and

the immediate proximity to lower wage labour pools.

Self-employment levels present no specific advantage, or disadvantage for Burlington, but, indicate a relatively similar

level of entrepreneurial stability across the comparator areas.

Manufacturing Competitive Advantages

Burlington has competitive advantages relative to comparator jurisdictions in a variety of manufacturing subsectors. While

many of the employment and business growth statistics presented for the subsectors represent decreases in the

manufacturing sector as a whole, it is important to note that these decreases are less severe in Burlington relative to

comparator jurisdictions. They area also symptomatic of larger macroeconomic trends related to slow economic recovery

from the 2009 recession, and overarching global pressures related to competitiveness, innovation, and productivity across

the sector in North America as a whole. That said, as mentioned above, there are some areas of relative advantage that

are presented through the analysis.

The manufacturing subsectors that Burlington illustrates competitive advantages in are:

325 – Chemical manufacturing (fourth in projected employment growth of 1.9% between 2014 and 2020, second in

average earnings at $66,794, top ranking for growth in the number of business establishments from 2009 to 2013 at

16%, relatively high share of self-employed businesses at 38% of total in Burlington)

333 – Machinery manufacturing (top projected employment growth of 7% between 2014 and 2020, top average

earnings at $71,894, middle ranking for decreases in the number of business establishments from 2009 to 2013 at

-11%, relatively low share of self-employed businesses at 28% of total in Burlington)

334 - Computer and electronic product manufacturing (third in projected employment decreases of -7% between

2014 and 2020, top average earnings at $71,894, top growth in the number of business establishments from 2009 to

2013 at 10%, relatively moderate shares of self-employed businesses at 30% of total in Burlington)

Although Burlington does not rank as competitively in projected employment growth (compared to Hamilton, Markham,

and Mississauga), the competitive advantage in this industry is related to the business growth. With minimal growth, or

considerable decline in the comparator areas, Burlington illustrated strong industry growth.


Average earnings may present an advantage, along with recognition that levels of self-employment in this subsector are

higher than comparator jurisdictions (with the exception of Waterloo). This may also account for the lower level of

employment projections, as growth occurring in self-employment is offsetting standard employment.

The competitive advantage related to Machinery Manufacturing is contained in the positive employment projection of 7%.

Interestingly, earnings post at the highest levels among comparator jurisdictions with modest levels of self-employment (in

line with competitors) which may indicate that earnings are not a major concern related to industry growth.

With lower earnings in neighbouring jurisdictions, this positions Burlington well for drawing on lower cost labour from the

adjacent communities. It also works as an advantage in looking to attract talent to local employers offering higher wages.

Again, Burlington is illustrating that it is faring better in terms of decline than other comparator jurisdictions for Computer

and Electronic Product Manufacturing. However, as was the case above, Burlington was the only comparator to show

growth in this industry (at 10%) while all other areas posted declines (and some significant such as Waterloo at -20%).

Projected employment decline may be associated with factors such as automation and improved efficiencies, and may

not be a signal for concern, especially as the rate of decline is moderate compared to other areas that post decline as

high as -27% (i.e. Markham).

This industry related growth is an advantage for Burlington, and illustrates not only stability, but potential in this industry

subsector locally. Further, earnings are lowest in Burlington, which presents a competitive advantage in terms of

attracting employers that depend on larger workforce compliments.


Advanced Manufacturing


2 Advanced Manufacturing

The Advanced Manufacturing sector is composed of the following subsectors:5

2131 – Support activities for mining and oil and gas extraction 3345 – Navigational, measuring, electromedical,

and control manufacturing

2211 – Electric power generation, transmission, and

distribution

3346 – Manufacturing and reproducing magnetic

and optical media

3332 – Industrial machinery manufacturing* 3353 – Electrical equipment manufacturing

3333 – Commercial and service industry machinery

manufacturing*

5415 – Computer systems design and related

services*

3341 – Computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing 5622 – Waste treatment and disposal

3342 – Communications equipment manufacturing 8113 – Commercial and industrial machinery and

equipment repair (except auto and electronic)

3344 – Semiconductor and other electronic component

manufacturing

*denotes a sector defined by staff at the BEDC as part of the “Automation/Robotics” subsector

For comparison purposes, these subsectors were taken up to their three digit NAICS code level (from the four digit level

listed above). These three digit subsectors are presented in the following sections, highlighting the employment and

business composition for each subsector in each comparator jurisdiction.

2.1 Job Growth

An overview of the number of jobs by Advanced Manufacturing subsector in 2014 for Burlington and each comparator

jurisdiction can be seen in Figure 1.

5 As defined in the “Burlington Niche Investment Sectors and Target Companies Study” prepared for the BEDC, 6/28/13


Based on the individual subsector analysis in the following sections, Burlington is projected to see growth in “333 –

Machinery Manufacturing” (+7.0%), “541 - Professional, scientific, and technical services” (+24.5%), “562 - Waste

management and remediation services” (+24.1%), and “811 - Repair and maintenance” (+12.5%). Burlington is projected

to see decreases in “221 – Utilities” (-1.2%), “334 - Computer and electronic product manufacturing” (-12.8%), and “335 -

Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing” (-5.2%),

FIGURE 1: EMPLOYMENT BY SUBSECTOR FOR THE ADVANCED MANUFACTURING SUBSECTORS, 2014

2014 Jobs

213 221 333 334 335 541 562 811

Burlington <10 415 1,925 1,267 723 5,848 181 1,103

Oakville <10 527 1,212 323 273 6,129 109 795

Mississauga 213 1,763 4,875 4,284 2,058 32,628 390 4,414

Hamilton 37 902 1,884 218 173 6,971 849 2,224

Markham <10 574 668 2,391 850 18,576 478 1,612

Region of Waterloo 57 630 4,828 8,294 958 13,818 892 2,416

Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais

Three digit NAICS categories:

213 - Support activities for mining, and oil and gas extraction, 221 – Utilities, 333 – Machinery Manufacturing, 334 - Computer and electronic product manufacturing, 335 - Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing, 541 - Professional, scientific, and technical services, 562 - Waste management and remediation services, 811 - Repair and maintenance

2.2 Business Patterns

An overview of the total number of business establishments by Advanced Manufacturing subsector in 2013 for Burlington

and each comparator jurisdiction can be seen in Figure 2.

Between 2009 and 20136 (as seen in Figure 3), Burlington experienced some of the highest growth rates in the number of

business establishments relative to comparator jurisdictions for “213 - Support activities for mining, and oil and gas

extraction” (+75%) and “334 - Computer and electronic product manufacturing” (the only jurisdiction to grow, +10%).

Burlington saw decreases in the number of business establishments relative to comparator jurisdictions in “335 - Electrical

6 Due to changes in the category definitions for Statistics Canada’s Canadian Business Patterns, data from 2014 should not be compared with previous years. As a result, data was used

from 2009 and 2013 in order to understand the growth or decline of business establishments in each comparator jurisdiction.


equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing” (-17%), “562 - Waste management and remediation services” (-

19%), “811 - Repair and maintenance” (-10%).

As seen in Figure 4, Burlington’s share of self-employed businesses relative to comparator jurisdictions is high in “335 -

Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing” (53%) and “541 - Professional, scientific, and technical

services” (66%). Burlington’s share is low relative to comparator jurisdictions in “213 - Support activities for mining, and oil

and gas extraction” (57%) and “221 – Utilities” (50%).

FIGURE 2: TOTAL NUMBER OF BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS BY ADVANCED MANUFACTURING SUBSECTOR, 2013

213 221 333 334 335 541 562 811

Burlington 7 10 88 46 15 2,653 17 270

Oakville 26 16 79 30 23 4,127 29 286

Mississauga 18 43 349 145 104 10,625 51 1,458

Hamilton 8 26 129 21 27 3,455 87 795

Markham 14 20 90 89 46 6,467 19 632

Region of Waterloo 9 37 242 73 54 4,234 42 916

Source: EMSI Analyst, Canadian Business Patterns, Statistics Canada, June 2013



FIGURE 3: PERCENT CHANGE IN TOTAL NUMBER OF BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS BY ADVANCED MANUFACTURING SUBSECTOR, 2009-

2013

% Change (2009-2013)

213 221 333 334 335 541 562 811

Burlington 75% 11% -11% 10% -17% 10% -19% -10%

Oakville 117% -16% -10% -14% 0% 11% 21% -5%

Mississauga 20% 59% -12% -9% -5% 16% -7% 2%

Hamilton 60% 53% -6% -5% 13% 6% 12% 5%

Markham 180% 25% -13% -14% 18% 11% -5% 10%

Region of Waterloo -10% 9% -14% -20% 4% 10% 5% 8%

Source: EMSI Analyst, Canadian Business Patterns, Statistics Canada, June 2009 & June 2013


FIGURE 4: PERCENT SHARE OF SELF-EMPLOYED BUSINESSES BY ADVANCED MANUFACTURING SUBSECTOR, 2013

% of Total

213 221 333 334 335 541 562 811

Burlington 57% 50% 28% 30% 53% 66% 35% 38%

Oakville 77% 69% 29% 33% 39% 66% 55% 38%

Mississauga 72% 53% 34% 26% 37% 62% 45% 46%

Hamilton 50% 54% 29% 43% 44% 61% 32% 40%

Markham 79% 80% 38% 38% 37% 59% 21% 40%

Region of Waterloo 67% 41% 26% 25% 30% 60% 36% 38%




2.3 Subsector Analysis

213 - Support activities for mining, and oil and gas extraction

The “support activities for mining, and oil and gas extraction” subsector plays a small role in the employment composition

of Burlington and comparator jurisdictions. This small role is projected to further decrease to 2020, especially in

Mississauga (-12.9%) and Hamilton (-18.6%) (as seen in Figure 5). Job growth in the subsector, however, is projected to

increase steadily in the Region of Waterloo (3.3%). It is important to note that Burlington, Oakville, and Markham data all

indicated “<10” people employed in the subsector. As a result, no concrete data could be used to chart the change in the

subsector for each area.

The inclusion of this subsector in Advanced Manufacturing relates back to capabilities in water treatment and technology,

which often stem from oil and gas work.

FIGURE 5: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FOR THE SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR MINING, AND OIL, AND GAS EXTRACTION SECTOR,

BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS


-30%

-20%

-10%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo


In terms of the average earnings in the subsector, Markham leads all comparator jurisdictions by a significant amount with

average earnings at $150,707 (as seen in Figure 6). Burlington is somewhat competitively positioned relative to other

jurisdictions with average earnings of $67,900 (the same as Oakville and below the Region of Waterloo at $79,316).

FIGURE 6: AVERAGE EARNINGS FOR THE SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR MINING, AND OIL, AND GAS EXTRACTION SECTOR, BURLINGTON

AND COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS, 2014


$67,900 $67,900 $62,976

$52,124

$150,707

$79,316

$0

$20,000

$40,000

$60,000

$80,000

$100,000

$120,000

$140,000

$160,000



221 – Utilities

Job growth in the “utilities” subsector is projected to decrease between 2014 and 2020 in Burlington (-1.2%) and all other

comparator jurisdictions (as seen in Figure 7). The largest decreases are projected to be seen in the Region of Waterloo

(-20.1%), Markham (-12.8%), and Hamilton (-7.6%).

FIGURE 7: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FOR THE UTILITIES SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS


Note: A dashed line is used for Oakville in this graph to allow for easier reading

-25%

-20%

-15%

-10%

-5%

0%

5%

10%

15%

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020



In terms of the average earnings in the subsector, Hamilton leads all comparator jurisdictions with average earnings of

$82,394, followed by Markham at $81,416 (as seen in Figure 8). Burlington ranks near the bottom relative to comparator

jurisdictions at $77,814.

FIGURE 8: AVERAGE EARNINGS FOR THE UTILITIES SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS, 2014


$77,814

$79,006 $79,111

$82,394

$81,416

$76,401

$73,000

$74,000

$75,000

$76,000

$77,000

$78,000

$79,000

$80,000

$81,000

$82,000

$83,000



333 – Machinery manufacturing

Job growth in the “machinery manufacturing” subsector is projected to increase between 2014 and 2020 in Burlington

(7.0%) and some other comparator jurisdictions (as seen in Figure 9). The largest increases are projected to be seen in

Burlington (7.0%), Oakville (3.8%), and Mississauga (0.6%). Decreases are projected for Markham (-5.2%), Hamilton (-

4.0%), and the Region of Waterloo (-1.4%).

FIGURE 9: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FOR THE MACHINERY MANUFACTURING SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR

JURISDICTIONS


-10%

-5%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020



In terms of the average earnings in the subsector, Burlington leads all comparator jurisdictions with average earnings of

$71,894, followed by Hamilton at $65,824, Oakville at $64,903, and the Region of Waterloo at $64,380 (as seen in Figure

10).

FIGURE 10: AVERAGE EARNINGS FOR THE MACHINERY MANUFACTURING SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS,

2014


$71,894

$64,903

$58,907

$65,824

$56,468

$64,380

$0

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000

$70,000

$80,000



334 - Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Job growth in the “computer and electronic product manufacturing” subsector is projected to decrease between 2014 and

2020 in Burlington (-12.8%) and all other comparator jurisdictions (as seen in Figure 11). The largest decreases are

projected to be seen in Markham (-27.5%), Mississauga (-21.0%), and the Region of Waterloo (-17.3%). The smallest

decreases will be seen in Oakville at (-5.1%).

FIGURE 11: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FOR THE COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC PRODUCT MANUFACTURING SECTOR,



-30%

-25%

-20%

-15%

-10%

-5%

0%

5%

10%

15%

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020



In terms of the average earnings in the subsector, the Region of Waterloo leads all comparator jurisdictions with average

earnings of $77,386, followed by Hamilton at $72,847, and Mississauga at $69,300 (as seen in Figure 12). Burlington

ranks at the bottom of all comparator jurisdictions with average earnings for the subsector of $61,531.

FIGURE 12: AVERAGE EARNINGS FOR THE COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC PRODUCT SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR

JURISDICTIONS, 2014


$61,531 $62,480

$69,300 $72,847

$63,334

$77,368

$0

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$60,000

$70,000

$80,000

$90,000



335 - Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing

Job growth in the “electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing” subsector is projected to decrease

between 2014 and 2020 in Burlington (-5.2%) and all other comparator jurisdictions (as seen in Figure 13). The largest

decreases are projected to be seen in the Region of Waterloo (-32.4%), Oakville (-22.8%), and Markham (-12.2%).

FIGURE 13: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FOR THE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AND COMPONENT MANUFACTURING

SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS


Note: A dashed line is used for Mississauga in this graph to allow for easier reading

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$67,267, followed by Burlington at $62,477, and Oakville at $61,628 (as seen in Figure 14).

FIGURE 14: AVERAGE EARNINGS FOR THE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AND COMPONENT MANUFACTURING SECTOR,

BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS, 2014


$62,477 $61,628

$54,238

$67,267

$56,673

$49,181

$0

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000

$70,000

$80,000




Job growth in the “professional, scientific, and technical services” subsector is projected to increase substantially between

2014 and 2020 in Burlington (24.5%) and all other comparator jurisdictions (as seen in Figure 15). The largest increases

are projected to be seen in Burlington (24.5%), Oakville (23.6%), the Region of Waterloo (21.9%), and Mississauga

(21.8%).

FIGURE 15: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FOR THE PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES SECTOR,



-5%

0%

5%

10%

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$73,461, followed by Markham at $71,854, Oakville at $70,070, and Mississauga at $70,028 (as seen in Figure 16).

FIGURE 16: AVERAGE EARNINGS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND

COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS, 2014


$73,461 $70,070 $70,028

$53,059

$71,854

$64,557

$0

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000

$70,000

$80,000



562 - Waste management and remediation services

Job growth in the “waste management and remediation services” subsector is projected to increase substantially between


are projected to be seen in Markham (56.8%), the Region of Waterloo (38.8%), and Oakville (34.8%).

FIGURE 17: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FOR THE WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REMEDIATION SERVICES SECTOR, BURLINGTON

AND COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS


-20%

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0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020




earnings of $71,170, followed by Oakville at $61,080, and Burlington at $58,845 (as seen in Figure 18).

FIGURE 18: AVERAGE EARNINGS FOR THE WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REMEDIATION SERVICES SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND



$58,845 $61,080

$55,113 $57,559 $57,156

$71,170

$0

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000

$70,000

$80,000



811 - Repair and maintenance

Job growth in the “repair and maintenance” subsector is projected to increase between 2014 and 2020 in Burlington

(12.5%) and most other comparator jurisdictions (as seen in Figure 19). The largest increases are projected to be seen in

Burlington (12.5%), Mississauga (9.9%), and Hamilton (5.3%). A slight decrease of 1.4% is projected in Markham.

FIGURE 19: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FOR THE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR

JURISDICTIONS


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$51,296, followed by Mississauga at $48,544, and Oakville at $46,434 (as seen in Figure 20).

FIGURE 20: AVERAGE EARNINGS FOR THE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS, 2014


$51,296

$46,434 $48,544

$42,542 $45,007 $44,328

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Finance and Business Services


3 Finance and Business Services The Finance and Business Services sector is composed of the following subsectors:

7

5221 – Depository credit intermediation 5259 – Funds and other financial services

8

5222 – Non-depository credit intermediation 5413 – Architectural, engineering, and related

services

5223 – Activities related to credit intermediation 5418 – Advertising, public relations, and related

services

5239 – Other financial investment activities 5611 – Office administrative services

5241 – Insurance carriers




3.1 Job Growth

An overview of the number of jobs by Finance and Business Services subsector in 2014 for Burlington and each

comparator jurisdiction can be seen in Figure 21.

Based on the individual subsector analysis in the following sections, Burlington is projected to see growth in “524 -

Insurance carriers and related activities” (+2.5%), “523 - Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investment

and related activities” (+5.2%), “541 - Professional, scientific, and technical services” (+24.5%), and “561 - Administrative

and support services” (+11.2%). Burlington is projected to see decreases in “522 - Credit intermediation and related

activities” (-10.9%).


8 This four digit NAICS code does not exist in current versions of data presented by Statistics Canada. The same definition is covered under the code “526”, which is used throughout the

Finance and Business Services sector section of this report


FIGURE 21: EMPLOYMENT BY SUBSECTOR FOR THE FINANCE AND BUSINESS SERVICES SUBSECTORS, 2014

2014 Jobs

522 523 524 526 541 561

Burlington 1,645 996 1,276 <10 5,848 4,803

Oakville 1,500 848 1,603 12 6,129 4,573

Mississauga 14,032 3,095 6,921 325 32,628 36,151

Hamilton 2,986 993 2,244 60 6,971 9,693

Markham 5,255 1,405 2,981 44 18,576 10,559

Region of Waterloo 2,986 1,585 11,179 180 13,818 11,199



522 - Credit intermediation and related activities, 523 - Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investment and related activities, 524 - Insurance carriers and related activities, 526 - Funds and other financial vehicles, 541 - Professional, scientific, and technical services, 561 - Administrative and support services


An overview of the total number of business establishments by Finance and Business Services subsector in 2013 for

Burlington and each comparator jurisdiction can be seen in Figure 22.

Between 2009 and 20139 (as seen in




Figure 23), Burlington experienced some of the highest growth rates in the number of business establishments relative to

comparator jurisdictions for “523 - Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investment and related activities”

(+14%) and “561 - Administrative and support services” (+30%). Burlington saw low growth relative to comparator

jurisdictions in “524 - Insurance carriers and related activities” (+18%). Burlington saw decreases in the number of

business establishments relative to comparator jurisdictions in “526 - Funds and other financial vehicles” (-12%).


Professional, scientific, and technical services” (66%). Burlington’s share is low relative to comparator jurisdictions in “522

- Credit intermediation and related activities” (38%) and “526 - Funds and other financial vehicles” (53%).

FIGURE 22: TOTAL NUMBER OF BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS BY FINANCE AND BUSINESS SERVICES SUBSECTOR, 2013

522 523 524 526 541 561

Burlington 151 645 164 15 2,653 719

Oakville 159 860 145 17 4,127 765

Mississauga 520 1,890 476 42 10,625 2,883

Hamilton 308 993 234 26 3,455 1,423

Markham 254 1,417 400 36 6,467 1,303

Region of Waterloo 330 1,355 318 34 4,234 1,277





FIGURE 23: PERCENT CHANGE IN TOTAL NUMBER OF BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS BY FINANCE AND BUSINESS SERVICES SUBSECTOR,

2009-2013

% Change (2009-2013)

522 523 524 526 541 561

Burlington 0% 14% 18% -12% 10% 30%

Oakville 5% 3% 32% 6% 11% 8%

Mississauga -3% 7% 30% 40% 16% 3%

Hamilton 4% 9% 20% 100% 6% 11%

Markham 2% 5% 52% 50% 11% 14%

Region of Waterloo 0% 4% 20% 36% 10% 1%




FIGURE 24: PERCENT SHARE OF SELF-EMPLOYED BUSINESSES BY FINANCE AND BUSINESS SERVICES SUBSECTOR, 2013

% of Total

522 523 524 526 541 561

Burlington 38% 80% 34% 53% 66% 56%

Oakville 45% 83% 40% 76% 66% 57%

Mississauga 44% 83% 39% 71% 62% 58%

Hamilton 27% 81% 32% 69% 61% 54%

Markham 55% 82% 47% 67% 59% 56%






3.3 Subsector Analysis

522 - Credit intermediation and related activities

Job growth in the “credit intermediation and related activities” subsector is projected to decrease between 2014 and 2020

in Burlington (-10.9%), Markham (-4.4%), and Hamilton (-2.2%) (as seen in Figure 25). Increases in the subsector are

projected to be seen in Mississauga (2.5%), Oakville (1.6%), and the Region of Waterloo (0.5%).

FIGURE 25: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FOR THE CREDIT INTERMEDIATION AND RELATED ACTIVITIES SECTOR, BURLINGTON



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0%

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4%

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020



In terms of the average earnings in the subsector, Oakville leads all comparator jurisdictions with average earnings of

$52,611, followed by Burlington at $51,514 (as seen in Figure 26). Hamilton offers the least competitive average earnings

relative to comparator jurisdictions at $35,417.

FIGURE 26: AVERAGE EARNINGS FOR THE CREDIT INTERMEDIATION AND RELATED ACTIVITIES SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND



$51,514 $52,611

$44,306

$35,417

$43,862

$39,748

$0

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000



523 - Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investment and related

activities

Job growth in the “securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investment and related activities” subsector is

projected to increase between 2014 and 2020 in Burlington (5.2%) and all other comparator jurisdictions (as seen in

Figure 27). The largest increases are projected to be seen in Markham (15.6%), Mississauga (13.7%), and Oakville

(12.7%). Burlington is projected to have the smallest growth in the subsector relative to all comparator jurisdictions.

FIGURE 27: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FOR THE SECURITIES, COMMODITY CONTRACTS, AND OTHER FINANCIAL INVESTMENT

AND RELATED ACTIVITIES SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS


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-5%

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5%

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20%

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In terms of the average earnings in the subsector, Markham leads all comparator jurisdictions with average earnings of

$56,895, followed by Burlington at $56,244 and Oakville at $55,650 (as seen in Figure 28).

FIGURE 28: AVERAGE EARNINGS FOR THE SECURITIES, COMMODITY CONTRACTS, AND OTHER FINANCIAL INVESTMENT AND RELATED

ACTIVITIES SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS, 2014


$56,244 $55,650

$50,912

$45,133

$56,895

$49,023

$0

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000



524 - Insurance carriers and related activities

Job growth in the “insurance carriers and related activities” subsector is projected to increase between 2014 and 2020 in

Burlington (2.5%) and all other comparator jurisdictions (as seen in Figure 29). The largest increases are projected to be

seen in Oakville (12.7%), the Region of Waterloo (9.0%), and Mississauga (7.9%). Burlington is projected to have among

the smallest growth in the subsector relative to other comparator jurisdictions.

FIGURE 29: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FOR THE INSURANCE CARRIERS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND

COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS


0%

5%

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30%

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$62,254, followed by Oakville at $62,048 and Mississauga at $61,014 (as seen in Figure 30).

FIGURE 30: AVERAGE EARNINGS FOR THE INSURANCE CARRIERS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR

JURISDICTIONS, 2014


$62,254 $62,048 $61,014

$52,139

$59,965 $60,705

$0

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000

$70,000



526 - Funds and other financial vehicles

Job growth in the “funds and other financial vehicles” subsector is projected to increase between 2014 and 2020 in most

comparator jurisdictions (as seen in Figure 31). The largest increases are projected to be seen in Hamilton (51.1%), the

Region of Waterloo (47.1%), Markham (42.4%), and Mississauga (39.9%). It is important to note that Burlington data


subsector.

FIGURE 31: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FOR THE FUNDS AND OTHER FINANCIAL VEHICLES SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND



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-10%

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40%

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earnings of $95,199, followed by Hamilton at $67,316 and Mississauga at $55,831 (as seen in Figure 32). Burlington’s

average earnings in the sector rank towards the bottom at $49,129.

FIGURE 32: AVERAGE EARNINGS FOR THE FUNDS AND OTHER FINANCIAL VEHICLES SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR

JURISDICTIONS, 2014


$49,129 $51,711

$55,831

$67,316

$45,141

$95,199

$0

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$40,000

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(21.8%).




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$73,461 $70,070 $70,028

$53,059

$71,854

$64,557

$0

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$60,000

$70,000

$80,000



561 - Administrative and support services

Job growth in the “administrative and support services” subsector is projected to increase between 2014 and 2020 in

Burlington (11.2%) and all other comparator jurisdictions (as seen in Figure 35). The largest increases are projected to be

seen in Burlington (11.2%), Mississauga (10.2%), the Region of Waterloo (8.5%), and Hamilton (8.4%).

FIGURE 35: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT SERVICES SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND



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0%

2%

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6%

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12%

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020




earnings of $47,864, followed by Oakville at $43,831 and Burlington at $41,847 (as seen in Figure 36). Hamilton offers

the least competitive average earnings relative to comparator jurisdictions at $26,657.

FIGURE 36: AVERAGE EARNINGS FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT SERVICES SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR

JURISDICTIONS, 2014


$41,847 $43,831

$37,104

$26,657

$40,493

$47,864

$0

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000



Information and Communications Technology


4 Information and Communications

Technology The Information and Communications Technology sector is composed of the following subsectors:

10

3341 – Computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing 5112 – Software publishers

3342 – Communications equipment manufacturing* 5171 – Wired telecommunications carriers

3343 – Audio and video equipment manufacturing* 5172 – Wireless telecommunications carriers

3344 – Semiconductor and other electronic component

manufacturing

5182 – Data processing, hosting, and related

servicesᶲ

3345 – Navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control

manufacturing

5415 – Computer systems design and related

services

3346 – Manufacturing and reproducing magnetic and optical

media

5416 – Management, scientific, and technical

consulting servicesᶲ

3353 – Electrical equipment manufacturing 5417 – Scientific research and development

servicesᶲ

*denotes a sector defined by staff at the BEDC as part of the “Digital Communications” subsector

ᶲ denotes a sector defined by staff at the BEDC as part of the “Big Data” subsector






4.1 Job Growth

An overview of the number of jobs by Information and Communications Technology subsector in 2014 for Burlington and

each comparator jurisdiction can be seen in Figure 37.

Based on the individual subsector analysis in the following sections, Burlington is projected to see significant growth in

“518 - Data processing, hosting, and related services “ (+81.2%), “541 – Professional, scientific, and technical services”

(+24.5%), “511 - Publishing industries (except internet)” (+15.2%), and “517 – Telecommunications” (10.9%). Burlington is

projected to see decreases in employment in “334 – Computer and electronic product manufacturing” (-12.8%) and “335 -

Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing” (-5.2%).

FIGURE 37: EMPLOYMENT BY SUBSECTOR FOR THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SUBSECTORS, 2014

2014 Jobs

334 335 511 517 518 541

Burlington 1,267 723 527 1,086 102 5,848

Oakville 323 273 366 247 290 6,129

Mississauga 4,284 2,058 2,550 5,768 1,698 32,628

Hamilton 218 173 826 774 156 6,971

Markham 2,391 850 1,490 1,236 808 18,576

Region of Waterloo 8,294 958 2,402 1,636 203 13,818



334 - Computer and electronic product manufacturing, 335 - Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing, 511 - Publishing industries (except internet), 517 – Telecommunications, 518 - Data processing, hosting, and related services, 541 - Professional, scientific, and technical services


An overview of the total number of business establishments by Information and Communications Technology subsector in

2013 for Burlington and each comparator jurisdiction can be seen in Figure 38.


Between 2009 and 201311

(as seen in




Figure 39), Burlington experienced some of the highest growth rates in the number of business establishments relative to

comparator jurisdictions for “334 - Computer and electronic product manufacturing” (the only jurisdiction to grow with

+10%), “511 - Publishing industries (except internet)” (+65%), “517 - Telecommunications” (+62%), and “518 - Data

processing, hosting, and related services “ (+71%). Burlington saw decreases in the number of business establishments

relative to comparator jurisdictions in “335 - Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing” (-17%).


Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing” (53%), “518 - Data processing, hosting, and related

services “ (58%), and “541 - Professional, scientific, and technical services” (66%). Burlington’s share is low relative to

comparator jurisdictions in “517 - Telecommunications” (41%).

FIGURE 38: TOTAL NUMBER OF BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS BY INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SUBSECTOR, 2013

334 335 511 517 518 541

Burlington 46 15 71 34 24 2,653

Oakville 30 23 90 26 24 4,127

Mississauga 145 104 243 130 76 10,625

Hamilton 21 27 72 45 20 3,455

Markham 89 46 137 74 45 6,467

Region of Waterloo 73 54 119 43 39 4,234





FIGURE 39: PERCENT CHANGE IN TOTAL NUMBER OF BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS BY INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS

TECHNOLOGY SUBSECTOR, 2009-2013

% Change (2009-2013)

334 335 511 517 518 541

Burlington 10% -17% 65% 62% 71% 10%

Oakville -14% 0% 36% 37% 41% 11%

Mississauga -9% -5% 12% 24% 52% 16%

Hamilton -5% 13% 14% -12% 67% 6%

Markham -14% 18% 20% 19% 32% 11%

Region of Waterloo -20% 4% 13% -14% 77% 10%




FIGURE 40: PERCENT SHARE OF SELF-EMPLOYED BUSINESSES BY INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SUBSECTOR,

2013

% of Total

334 335 511 517 518 541

Burlington 30% 53% 49% 41% 58% 66%

Oakville 33% 39% 51% 62% 50% 66%

Mississauga 26% 37% 49% 50% 51% 62%

Hamilton 43% 44% 51% 47% 45% 61%

Markham 38% 37% 44% 43% 51% 59%






4.3 Subsectors Analysis









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JURISDICTIONS, 2014


$61,531 $62,480

$69,300 $72,847

$63,334

$77,368

$0

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$20,000

$30,000

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000

$70,000

$80,000

$90,000



335 - Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing

Job growth in the “electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing” subsector is projected to decrease

between 2014 and 2020 in Burlington (-5.2%) and all other comparator jurisdictions (as seen in Figure 43). The largest

decreases are projected to be seen in the Region of Waterloo (-32.4%), Oakville (-22.8%), and Markham (-12.2%).

FIGURE 43: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FOR THE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AND COMPONENT MANUFACTURING

SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS



-35%

-30%

-25%

-20%

-15%

-10%

-5%

0%

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020




$67, 267, followed by Burlington at $62,477, and Oakville at $61,628 (as seen in Figure 44).

FIGURE 44: AVERAGE EARNINGS FOR THE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AND COMPONENT MANUFACTURING SECTOR,

BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS, 2014


$62,477 $61,628

$54,238

$67,267

$56,673

$49,181

$0

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000

$70,000

$80,000



511 - Publishing industries (except internet)

Job growth in the “publishing industries (except internet)” subsector is projected to increase between 2014 and 2020 in

Burlington (15.2%) and most other comparator jurisdictions (as seen in Figure 45). The largest increases are projected to

be seen in the Region of Waterloo (35.4%), Mississauga (27.8%), and Markham (17.2%).

FIGURE 45: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FOR THE PUBLISHING INDUSTRIES (EXCEPT INTERNET) SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND



-15%

-10%

-5%

0%

5%

10%

15%

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25%

30%

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$81,115, followed by Mississauga at $77,748, and Oakville at $74,332 (as seen in Figure 46). Burlington’s average

earnings ranks fourth of six comparator jurisdictions at $71,166.

FIGURE 46: AVERAGE EARNINGS FOR THE PUBLISHING INDUSTRIES (EXCEPT INTERNET) SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR

JURISDICTIONS, 2014


$71,166 $74,332

$77,748

$64,801

$81,115

$70,701

$0

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000

$70,000

$80,000

$90,000



517 – Telecommunications

Job growth in the “telecommunications” subsector is projected to increase between 2014 and 2020 in Burlington (10.9%)

and most other comparator jurisdictions (as seen in Figure 47). The largest increases are projected to be seen in

Mississauga (12.3%), Oakville (11.2%), and Burlington (10.9%). A decrease of 7.2% is projected for Hamilton during the

same time period.

FIGURE 47: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FOR THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR

JURISDICTIONS



-25%

-20%

-15%

-10%

-5%

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$65,193, followed by Mississauga at $58,560, Oakville at $50,032, and Burlington at $49,046 (as seen in Figure 48).

FIGURE 48: AVERAGE EARNINGS FOR THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS, 2014


$49,046 $50,032

$58,560

$43,802

$65,193

$41,554

$0

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000

$70,000



518 - Data processing, hosting, and related services

Job growth in the “data processing, hosting, and related services” subsector is projected to increase significantly between


are projected to be seen in Hamilton (89.3%), Oakville (82.4%), and Burlington (81.2%).

FIGURE 49: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FOR THE DATA PROCESSING, HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES SECTOR,



0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020



In terms of the average earnings in the subsector, Burlington and Oakville lead all comparator jurisdictions with average

earnings of $71,021, followed by Mississauga at $70,839 (as seen in Figure 50).

FIGURE 50: AVERAGE EARNINGS FOR THE DATA PROCESSING, HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND



$71,021 $71,021 $70,839

$46,226 $46,854

$62,886

$0

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000

$70,000

$80,000







(21.8%).




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$73,461 $70,070 $70,028

$53,059

$71,854

$64,557

$0

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000

$70,000

$80,000



Life and Earth Sciences


5 Life and Earth Sciences The Life and Earth Sciences sector is composed of the following subsectors:

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2131 - Support activities for mining and oil and gas extraction 5413 – Architectural, engineering, and related

services

3254 – Pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing 5622 – Waste treatment and disposal*

3345 – Navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control

manufacturing

5629 – Remediation and other waster services

4145 – Drugs (pharmaceuticals) druggist sundries wholesale 6215 – Medical and diagnostic laboratories

*denotes a sector defined by staff at the BEDC as part of the “Water Technology” subsector




5.1 Job Growth

An overview of the number of jobs by Life and Earth Sciences subsector in 2014 for Burlington and each comparator

jurisdiction can be seen in Figure 53.

Based on the individual subsector analysis in the following sections, Burlington is projected to see significant growth in

“541 – Professional, scientific, and technical services” (+24.5%), “562 – Waste management and remediation services”

(+24.1%), and “621 – Ambulatory health care services” (+16.8%), and decreases in “334 – Computer and electronic

product manufacturing” (-12.8%).



FIGURE 53: EMPLOYMENT BY SUBSECTOR FOR THE LIFE AND EARTH SCIENCES SUBSECTORS, 2014

2014 Jobs

213 325 334 414 541 562 621

Burlington <10 800 1,267 1,015 5,848 181 2,353

Oakville <10 858 323 1,350 6,129 109 2,496

Mississauga 213 5,811 4,284 9,848 32,628 390 10,549

Hamilton 37 593 218 698 6,971 849 11,306

Markham <10 1,121 2,391 3,561 18,576 478 2,756

Region of Waterloo 57 869 8,294 1,289 13,818 892 6,733



213 - Support activities for mining, and oil and gas extraction, 325 - Chemical manufacturing, 334 - Computer and electronic product manufacturing, 414 - Personal and household goods merchant wholesalers, 541 - Professional, scientific, and technical services, 562 - Waste management and remediation services, 621 - Ambulatory health care services


An overview of the total number of business establishments by Life and Earth Sciences subsector in 2013 for Burlington

and each comparator jurisdiction can be seen in Figure 54.

Between 2009 and 201313

(as seen in Figure 55), Burlington experienced some of the highest growth rates in the number

of business establishments relative to comparator jurisdictions for “213 - Support activities for mining, and oil and gas

extraction” (+75%), “325 - Chemical manufacturing” (+16%), “334 - Computer and electronic product manufacturing” (the

only jurisdiction to grow with +10%), and “621 - Ambulatory health care services” (+55%). Burlington saw the smallest

decrease in number of business establishments relative to comparator jurisdictions in “414 - Personal and household

goods merchant wholesalers” (-1%). Burlington saw the largest decrease in business establishments relative to

comparator jurisdictions in “562 - Waste management and remediation services” (-19%).


Professional, scientific, and technical services” (66%), “414 - Personal and household goods merchant wholesalers”




(47%), and “325 - Chemical manufacturing” (38%). Burlington’s share is low relative to comparator jurisdictions in “213 -

Support activities for mining, and oil and gas extraction” (57%).

FIGURE 54: TOTAL NUMBER OF BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS BY LIFE AND EARTH SCIENCES SUBSECTOR, 2013

213 325 334 414 541 562 621

Burlington 7 37 46 113 2,653 17 786

Oakville 26 30 30 153 4,127 29 1,008

Mississauga 18 132 145 702 10,625 51 2,255

Hamilton 8 44 21 122 3,455 87 1,894

Markham 14 32 89 507 6,467 19 1,156

Region of Waterloo 9 37 73 181 4,234 42 1,633




FIGURE 55: PERCENT CHANGE IN TOTAL NUMBER OF BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS BY LIFE AND EARTH SCIENCES SUBSECTOR, 2009-

2013

% Change (2009-2013)

213 325 334 414 541 562 621

Burlington 75% 16% 10% -1% 10% -19% 55%

Oakville 117% 3% -14% -5% 11% 21% 60%

Mississauga 20% -4% -9% -10% 16% -7% 47%

Hamilton 60% 2% -5% -16% 6% 12% 49%

Markham 180% -11% -14% -8% 11% -5% 66%

Region of Waterloo -10% -23% -20% -13% 10% 5% 33%





FIGURE 56: PERCENT SHARE OF SELF-EMPLOYED BUSINESSES BY LIFE AND EARTH SCIENCES SUBSECTOR, 2013

% of Total

213 325 334 414 541 562 621

Burlington 57% 38% 30% 47% 66% 35% 35%

Oakville 77% 33% 33% 56% 66% 55% 33%

Mississauga 72% 31% 26% 39% 62% 45% 31%

Hamilton 50% 20% 43% 53% 61% 32% 34%

Markham 79% 28% 38% 42% 59% 21% 32%

Region of Waterloo 67% 38% 25% 42% 60% 36% 33%





5.3 Subsectors Analysis

213 - Support activities for mining, and oil and gas extraction

The “support activities for mining, and oil and gas extraction” subsector plays a small role in the employment composition

of Burlington and comparator jurisdictions. This small role is projected to further decrease to 2020, especially in

Mississauga (-12.9%) and Hamilton (-18.6%) (as seen in Figure 57). Job growth in the subsector, however, is projected to

increase steadily in the Region of Waterloo (3.3%). It is important to note that Burlington, Oakville, and Markham data all


subsector for each area.

The inclusion of this subsector in Life and Earth Sciences relates back to capabilities in water treatment and technology,

which often stem from oil and gas work.

FIGURE 57: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FOR THE SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR MINING, AND OIL, AND GAS EXTRACTION SECTOR,



-30%

-20%

-10%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020



In terms of the average earnings in the subsector, Markham leads all comparator jurisdictions by a significant amount with

average earnings at $150,707 (as seen in Figure 58). Burlington is somewhat competitively positioned relative to other

jurisdictions with average earnings of $67,900 (the same as Oakville and below the Region of Waterloo at $79,316).

FIGURE 58: AVERAGE EARNINGS FOR THE SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR MINING, AND OIL, AND GAS EXTRACTION SECTOR, BURLINGTON

AND COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS, 2014


$67,900 $67,900 $62,976

$52,124

$150,707

$79,316

$0

$20,000

$40,000

$60,000

$80,000

$100,000

$120,000

$140,000

$160,000



325 - Chemical manufacturing

Job growth in the “chemical manufacturing” subsector is projected to increase between 2014 and 2020 in Burlington

(1.9%) and most other comparator jurisdictions (as seen in Figure 59). The largest growth is projected to be seen in

Markham (8.5%), Hamilton (5.9%), and Mississauga (3.6%).

FIGURE 59: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FOR THE CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR

JURISDICTIONS


-6%

-4%

-2%

0%

2%

4%

6%

8%

10%

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020



In terms of the average earnings in the subsector, Mississauga leads all comparator jurisdictions by a small amount at

$69,776, with Burlington ranked the next highest at $66,794 (as seen in Figure 60). Most other jurisdictions have a slightly

lower average earnings relative to Burlington, with Markham having the lowest earnings at $56,305.

FIGURE 60: AVERAGE EARNINGS FOR THE CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS,

2014


$66,794 $65,075

$69,776 $66,536

$56,305

$63,745

$0

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000

$70,000

$80,000











-30%

-25%

-20%

-15%

-10%

-5%

0%

5%

10%

15%

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020







JURISDICTIONS, 2014


$61,531 $62,480

$69,300 $72,847

$63,334

$77,368

$0

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000

$70,000

$80,000

$90,000



414 - Personal and household goods merchant wholesalers

Job growth in the “personal and household goods merchant wholesalers” subsector is projected to increase between

2014 and 2020 in Burlington (8.2%) and most other comparator jurisdictions (as seen in Figure 63). The largest increases

are projected to be seen in Oakville (11.9%), Burlington (8.2%), and Mississauga (7.4%).

FIGURE 63: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FOR THE PERSONAL AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS MERCHANT WHOLESALERS SECTOR,




-25%

-20%

-15%

-10%

-5%

0%

5%

10%

15%

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020




$64,128, followed by Mississauga at $63,934, and Oakville at $60,948 (as seen in Figure 64).

FIGURE 64: AVERAGE EARNINGS FOR THE PERSONAL AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS MERCHANT WHOLESALERS SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND



$64,128 $60,948

$63,934

$50,630

$57,612

$43,645

$0

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000

$70,000







(21.8%).




-5%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020








$73,461 $70,070 $70,028

$53,059

$71,854

$64,557

$0

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000

$70,000

$80,000



562 - Waste management and remediation services

Job growth in the “waste management and remediation services” subsector is projected to increase substantially between


are projected to be seen in Markham (56.8%), the Region of Waterloo (38.8%), and Oakville (34.8%).

FIGURE 67: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FOR THE WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REMEDIATION SERVICES SECTOR, BURLINGTON



-20%

-10%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020




earnings of $71,170, followed by Oakville at $61,080, and Burlington at $58,845 (as seen in Figure 68).

FIGURE 68: AVERAGE EARNINGS FOR THE WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REMEDIATION SERVICES SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND



$58,845 $61,080

$55,113 $57,559 $57,156

$71,170

$0

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000

$70,000

$80,000



621 - Ambulatory health care services

Job growth in the “ambulatory health care services” subsector is projected to increase substantially between 2014 and

2020 in Burlington (16.8%) and all other comparator jurisdictions (as seen in Figure 69). The largest increases are

projected to be seen in Hamilton (25.8%), Mississauga (21.1%), and Markham (19.5%).

FIGURE 69: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FOR THE AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE SERVICES SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND




-10%

-5%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020




$50,880, followed by Hamilton at $50,024, and Mississauga at $47,895 (as seen in Figure 70). Burlington is ranked at the

bottom of all jurisdictions with average earnings of $43,048.

FIGURE 70: AVERAGE EARNINGS FOR THE AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE SERVICES SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR

JURISDICTIONS, 2014


$43,048

$43,865

$47,895

$50,024

$50,880

$44,327

$38,000

$40,000

$42,000

$44,000

$46,000

$48,000

$50,000

$52,000


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