Your Future Workforce

Bruce County's quality of life attracts and retains skilled workers.

Where People Want to Live and Work

Bruce County's mix of rural landscapes, shoreline and forests — with much remained untouched — balance work and play. The rise and grind lifestyle in an urban setting is just right for some. Others are discovering it felt right once but it doesn’t anymore. Many people realize it's time to step back and reassess what really matters.

60.6%

Population of working age

We’re invested in business – which means we’re invested in you. Get to know Bruce County.

Bruce County is actively addressing the workforce shortage with a four-pronged approach that addresses continuous data collection, attraction, retention and skills-building. By taking action, we're setting the stage for success.

BY THE NUMBERS

Doing Business in Bruce County

73,396

Population of Bruce County
(2021)

5,000+

Jobs created every year by Bruce Power’s Life-Extension Program’s Major Component Replacement Project

16.50%

Population aged 0 - 14
(Stat. Can. 2021)

#1

Rank in Southern Ontario for working age population with an apprenticeship certificate (6.5%)
(Stat. Can. 2021)

60.60%

Immigrants are economic immigrants (start business, find employment, make major investments) - 2nd highest in Southern Ontario
(Stat. Can. 2021)

98.10%

Population with suitable Housing - highest in Southern Ontario
(Stat. Can. 2021)

90.20%

Population stays in Bruce County
(Stat. Can. 2021)

21.30%

Population with a bachelors degree or higher
(Stat. Can. 2021)

Bruce County is Home

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Your Future Workforce

Where People Want to Live and Work

60.6%

We’re invested in business – which means we’re invested in you. Get to know Bruce County.

Doing Business in Bruce County

73,396

5,000+

65%

16.50%

#1

60.60%

98.10%

90.20%

84.90%

21.30%

Bruce County is Home

Let’s Work Together

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