Manufacturers' Breakfasts 2019
8:00am – 8:45am
Networking, Breakfast & Introductions
8:45am – 9:30am
Sector updates
9:30am – 10:00am
Open Discussion
10:00am – 10:30am
B2B Open Networking
Agenda
What have we been hearing?
Manufacturing is alive and well
#1 issue identified by manufacturers is talent and labour
– skilled and unskilled
We need to maximize resources
Need for more B2B and networking opportunities
Need for access to funding and innovation supports
Product and market diversification supports
http://www.ngmcanada.com/
Next Generation Manufacturing
“Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) is an
industry-led, not-for-profit organization dedicated to building
next generation manufacturing capabilities nationally. Our
mission is help Canadian companies become global
leaders in the application of leading technologies to
manufacturing products and/or processes.”
www.ngen.ca
Made in Simcoe County Campaign
We are home to hundreds of manufacturers
operating in every niche, offering thousands of
diverse career opportunities. Opportunities for
team players, innovators and problem solvers,
seeking rewarding careers
#WeAreManufacturing
#MadeInSimcoeCounty
Made in Simcoe County Campaign
Contact [email protected] to share your #MadeInSimcoeStory
#WeAreManufacturing
#MadeInSimcoeCounty
Labour Force Initiatives
Manufacturing Labour Initiative In partnership with Service Providers and regional Manufacturers, looking at ways to address labour
challenges by delivering tangible results.
Central Ontario Job/WorksA 16 part series on the local CTV Barrie to showcase positive business
and labour related stories in the region.
Ontario College Career FairsIn partnership with the City of Barrie, City of Orillia and local manufacturers, attending career fairs at
Cambrian, Loyalist, Fleming, Lambton and Conestoga colleges raising awareness of opportunities in the
manufacturing sector in Simcoe County.
Canadian Manufacturing Technology ShowIn partnership with the City of Barrie, City of Orillia, Georgian College and local manufacturers, attending
September 30th-October 3rd
Immigrant and Recent
Immigrants in Simcoe County
Immigrant Status # % of Total Population
% Change, 2006-2016
Immigrants 61,605 13.1% 20.0%
Recent Immigrants (2011-2016)
4,115 0.9% N/A
Non-permanent residents 1,640 0.3% 1.9%
Non-immigrants 407,880 86.6% 12.0%
Total Population 471,130 100.0% 13.0% Sources:
1. 2016 Census, Highlight Tables (No. 98-402-X2016007)1 2. 2006 Census, Highlight Tables (No. 97-557-XWE2006002)
1 Non-permanent residents includes persons from another country who have a work or study permit or who are refugee claimants, and their family members sharing the same permit and living in Canada with them.
Non-immigrants includes persons who are Canadian citizens by birth.
Recent immigrant refers to an immigrant who first obtained his or her landed immigrant or permanent resident status between January 1, 2011 and May 10, 2016.
Non-permanent residents includes persons from another country who have a work or study permit or who are refugee claimants, and their family members sharing the same permit and living in Canada with them.
Distribution of Immigrants by age
category in Simcoe County, 2016
35.7%
58.4%
3.6%
2.2%
21,990
35,990
2,245
1,375
65+ Years
25-64
Years
15-24
Years
0-14 Years
N=61,605Source: 2016 Census, Highlight Tables (No. 98-402-X2016007)
Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree for Immigrants in Simcoe County, 2016
Education Age 15 and over
18.9% 14.6%7.7%
19.1%
26.7%23.7%
30.5%
30.9%
10.2%
5.9% 4.0%
7.9%
22.0%
18.3% 21.8%
24.9%
22.1%
37.9% 35.6%
17.2%
Immigrants
(N=60,235)
Recent Immigrants
(N=3,415)
Non-permanent
Residents
(N=1,490)
Total Population
(N=392,185)
University certificate,
diploma or degree
College, CEGEP or other
non-university certificate
or diploma
Apprenticeship or trades
certificate or diploma
Secondary (high) school
diploma or equivalency
certificate
No certificate, diploma
or degree
Source: 2016 Census, Data Tables (No. 98-400-X2016286)
Major Field of Study
Immigrants(N=32,760)
Recent Immigrants(N=2,110)
Non-permanent Residents(N=920)
Total Population(N=196,160)
Business, management, marketing and related support services
6,385
Business, management, marketing and related support services
420
Business, management, marketing and related support services
265
Business, management, marketing and related support services
33,020
Health professions and related programs
4,440Health professions and related programs
350Health professions and related programs
180Health professions and related programs
30,795
Engineering 1,995 Engineering 200 Engineering 110 Education 12,415
Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields
1,930 Education 140
Computer and information sciences and support services
60Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians
10,510
Construction trades 1,770
Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields
100
Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields
50 Construction trades 9,895
Source: 2016 Census, Target group profile of the population by immigration and citizenship status, Community Data Program (distributor).
The most common occupation (National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016) by immigrant status
Immigrants(N=32,225)
Recent Immigrants(N=2,230)
Total Population(N=251,960)
#% of Total
Immigrants#
% of Recent Immigrants
#% of Total Populatio
nSales and service occupations
7,170 22.2%Sales and service occupations
615 27.6%Sales and service occupations
61,700 24.5%
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
6,185 19.2%
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
395 17.7%Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
44,955 17.8%
Business, finance and administration occupations
4,310 13.4%Health occupations 210 9.4%Business, finance and administration occupations
33,805 13.4%
Management occupations
4,235 13.1%Management occupations
205 9.2%
Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services
28,855 11.5%
Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services
2,850 8.8%Business, finance and administration occupations
195 8.7%Management occupations
27,795 11.0%
Source: 2016 Census, Target group profile of the population by immigration and citizenship status, Community Data Program (distributor).
Industry by Immigrant Status in
Simcoe County, 2016
1. Refers to the general nature of the business carried out in the establishment where the person worked. The data are produced according to the NAICS 2012.
2. 2. Includes the experienced labour force which refers to persons aged 15 years and over who, during the week of Sunday, May 1 to Saturday, May 7, 2016, were employed and the
unemployed who had last worked for pay or in self-employment in either 2015 or 2016.
Immigrants(N=32,230)
Recent Immigrants(N=2,230)
Total Population(N=251,960)
#% of Total
Immigrants#
% of Recent Immigrants
#% of Total Population
Manufacturing 4,345 13.5%Accommodation and food services
290 13.0%Retail trade 31,645 12.6%
Health care and social assistance
3,670 11.4%Construction 285 12.8%Health care and social assistance
27,985 11.1%
Retail trade 3,585 11.1%Health care and social assistance
280 12.6%Manufacturing 27,905 11.1%
Construction 3,530 11.0%Manufacturing 275 12.3%Construction 25,140 10.0%
Accommodation and food services
2,135 6.6%Retail trade 250 11.2%Accommodation and food services
18,780 7.5%
Source: 2016 Census, Target group profile of the population by immigration and citizenship status, Community Data Program (distributor).
Research and Innovation
Peter B Moore Advanced Technology Centre
• $30 million, three-story, 56,000 square-foot state of the art facility opened in November 2018
• Features computer-aided design (CAD), computer aided manufacturing (CAM), and geographic information system labs as well as a dedicated telepresence room, anechoic chamberand electrical lab
• Features an 8,000 sq. ft. Centre for Research, Innovation and Commercialization
Industry Research Partnerships
Lakehead University industry research partnerships will:
Connect you with faculty and students who have
expertise in your field
Leverage funding for research and development to
address your needs
Provide funding and access to highly qualified student
Interns
Help you address challenges faced in your organization
Manufacturing Innovation Summit
This half day conference will arm you with
information and connections needed to capitalize on
Industry 4.0.
• Thursday April 10th, 2019
8:00am-12:00pm
12:00pm-1:00pm Networking Lunch
Georgian College-Peter B. Moore
Advanced Technology Centre
March 19th
April 10th
May 16th
Manufacturing Events
Nov. 2018
Hannah Conroy
Economic Development Officer
County of Simcoe
705-726-9300 ext. 1651
David Parks
Director, Planning, Economic
Development & Transit
County of Simcoe
705-726-9300 ext. 1004
Kelly McKenna
Economic Development Officer
County of Simcoe
705-726-9300 ext. 1527
Thank you!