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Agri-Business

Definition The agriculture and agri-food sector is defined as a distinct group of farms and companies that grow,

harvest, process and distribute food, beverages and bio products. Often, the term agri-business is used

to describe companies that supply goods and services to the agriculture sector – equipment dealers,

feed and seed suppliers and veterinarians. Agri-business consists of inputs to agriculture, agriculture

production, food processing and distribution, food service and food retail.

Agri-food and farming cluster is comprised of enterprises and institutions involved in growing,

harvesting, processing and distributing food, beverage and bio products derived from agriculture. The

phrase is used to describe the combined activities and outputs of primary production (farmers), food

processing, food service providers (including hotels, restaurants, and institutions), food

wholesalers/distributors and food retailers/merchandisers and the input suppliers and service providers

to the cluster. Essential supporting activities that are a vital part of the cluster are those that provide

services, impart skills and training, undertake research and innovation and enable commercialization.

Food and farming includes ornamental products, equestrian activities, bio products, and bio-energy

applications (Walton, 2012).

The DWA Local Employment Planning Council (LEPC) sector cluster strategy action plan will combine the

definitions of agri-food as it focuses on processing, and distribution of food, beverage and bio products

and the definition of agri-business as it relates to the supporting supply chain. Future research and

reference to agri-business in the DWA LEPC reports will infer that agri-business will include both

definitions as one.

Overview of the Industry:

Agriculture, whether it be agri-food or agri-business, is an important sector in Durham Region,

combined, these two aspects of agriculture impact the region in numerous ways. According to Statistics

Canada data, the value of gross farm receipts (GFR) generated in Durham has risen consistently over

time. Between 2006 and 2011, gross farm receipts grew by approximately $34 million from $240 million

in 2006 to $273 million in 2011 (Durham R. o., Region of Durham Agriculture Strategy 2013-2018, 2013).

Durham Region has the highest number of farms in Central Ontario, with 1454 farms as of 2013

(Durham Region Economic Development, 2013).

In 2006, the $240 million generated in GFR’s was estimated to result in an annual economic impact in

Durham’s economy of $713.7 million. This impact grows every year as the amount of GFR’s increases.

Despite the improved returns, agricultural production in Durham is facing challenges similar to those

experienced by other regions in the GTA. When the economic impact of agriculture and food processing

is combined, the impact of the agriculture and agri-food industry on the overall economy rises

exponentially. In a study completed in 2012, it was estimated that the annual economic impact of

agriculture and food processing in the four Regions of the GTA, including Durham was $35 billion in total

output, $16 billion in GDP and $7 billion in labour income. The food and farming cluster in the Golden

Horseshoe is the second largest in North America with tremendous potential for growth (Durham R. o.,

Region of Durham Agriculture Strategy 2013-2018, 2013).

Canada’s agri-food sector is growing and creating opportunities across all food processing and agri-

business sectors (meat, dairy, grains, fruit & vegetable and processing/baking). Ontario’s agri-food

industry has emerged as a leading North American Hub for world class business food processing

(Ontario, 2011). The Region of Durham has a Food Processing Action Plan that includes an examination

of the agri-food industry trends, Durham’s value chain including growers, processers, support services

such as transportation and education. The Action Plan has published a SWOT analysis of the sector

examining the local and the macro economic perspectives of the Durham Region Sector. Durham has

many agri-food and agriculture related businesses, including feed and seed suppliers, farm equipment

dealers, grain handling and storage, abattoir and equine service providers (Committee, 2011). The

Action Plan has identified gaps in the food produce value chain for the Region. A Business Retention and

Expansion study (2011) indicated gaps in federally inspected plants, packaging of meat supplies, food

processing, butter/cheese and butcher supplies. (Committee, 2011)

Durham Region’s proximity to land, location, skilled workforce, infrastructure and competitive business

costs continues to drive current businesses and attract new businesses to the Region (Durham Region

Economic Development, 2013). This industry thrives on embracing innovation and progressive new

technologies in order to ensure continued success (Durham Region Economic Development, 2013).

Many agri-business companies are located in Durham, such as Logistics in Motion and Sobey’s, due to

the proximity to major trade routes such as the 401 and 407 Highways and the Port of Oshawa. The Port

of Oshawa ships grain to the Port of Montreal and currently does not ship value-added (proceed) food

products (Committee, 2011).

Durham Region is part of the Golden Horseshoe and as such is part of one of the largest food and

farming clusters in North America. The Golden Horseshoe farming cluster generates more than $1.5

billion in gross farm receipts annually from a production profile that includes 200 different agricultural

commodities (Walton, 2012).

Agri-business Employment - Human and Physical Infrastructure

According to the Region of Durham: Food Processing Action Plan, in 2010 there were 3,465 jobs in

agriculture and food production, with an additional 940 jobs in farm and food product distribution. Over

1,400 Durham farm families derive income from their farm operation.

The Region of Durham’s Food Processing Action Plan indicated a need for post-secondary institutions to

continue with existing programs and develop more comprehensive agri-food sector programming.

Currently, Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology carries a small selection

of programs related to the agri-business sector such as Horticulture Technician and Agriculture

Leadership Certificate Program. Agri-business continues to be a significant sector within Durham Region,

which drives the need for post-secondary programs to prepare a skilled workforce.

Additional recommendations from other reports included:

Identify gaps in labour, skills and training requirements and work with organizations and educational

institutions to establish and develop solutions. Support skills development through hosting skills

development and information workshops. (Durham R. o., Region of Durham Agriculture Strategy 2013-

2018, 2013)

Promote and support programs for entry-level farmers, such as apprenticeship programs, co-op

placements for high school and post-secondary students, certification and educational courses, and

succession planning.

Create networking opportunities for the companies at points of Durham Region Federation of

Agriculture; convergence with the agri-food sector to broaden the depth of the sector's supply chain.

Durham Region has a number of Regional and local support organizations and resources to enhance

agri-business sector:

Durham Farm Connections works to enhance the knowledge, understanding and appreciation

of agriculture and the agri-food industry within Durham while providing opportunities for the

local community to learn how Durham produce their goods (Development, 2014).

Durham Farm Fresh Marketing Association is a not-for-profit membership based organization

which assists various local stakeholders in the sector. They actively involve initiatives that

expand opportunities for local food such as agricultural fairs, local food events, signage and

education and training for members (Development, 2014).

Durham Agriculture Advisory Committee (DAAC) is a Region of Durham volunteer Advisory

Committee established by Regional Council. The scope of DAAC’s work may include providing

advice on issues and concerns of the agricultural community; advice on the implementation of

Provincial and Federal legislation, policies, and guidelines related to the agricultural industry;

advice on agricultural and rural policy directions pursued by the Region. (Durham R. o., 2016)

Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington (AACC) is a Municipality of Clarington volunteer

advisory committee established by the Municipality of Clarington Council. The scope of the

AACC includes activities such as assisting the Municipality in the implementation of its

agricultural goals, objectives and policies; providing advice, comments and recommendations on

issues and concerns of farmers and agricultural organizations; identifying key issues of concern

for farmers which can be addressed by municipal government; providing advice, comments and

recommendations on alternative solutions, approaches, plans or studies dealing with agriculture

and related rural issues which are within the responsibilities and financial capabilities of the

Municipality of Clarington (Clarington, 2016).

In addition to the above, several community organizations including the Literacy Network of Durham,

the Durham Workforce Authority and the Community Development Council Durham have identified that

Durham Region has the potential to expand as an agri-business sector cluster.

The Durham Workforce Authority considers the agri-business sector as a Subject Matter Working Group

due to the strong existing base within Durham Region. The diversity of employers within the Region

continues to reinforce the success of the sector. There is also continuous opportunity for additional

growth and expansion through existing enterprises. As Durham Region moves towards bio-based

economy, opportunities continue to develop for value added products and continue to support the agri-

business sector in the Region (Durham Region Economic Development, 2013).

Sample List of Employers in the Region City of Pickering Derlea Brand Foods Inc., Dutchmaster Nurseries Ltd., TML Industries Ltd.

Town of Ajax Elite Meat Company, Westrock Packaging Systems, Sandra Tea and Coffee

Ltd., Temuss Products Canada Inc., Olympic Wholesale Co Ltd., Atlas

Logistics Ajax Inc.

Town of Whitby Greenwood Mushroom Farm, Uxbridge Nurseries*, Hy Hope Farms, Sobeys

Inc., Ball Packaging Products Canada Inc.

City of Oshawa Del Monte Fresh Produce, White Feather Farms, C. Bruni & Sons Farms.

Municipality of

Clarington

Algoma Orchards, Almet Farms Ltd., Bragg’s Wild Bird Seed, Prestonvale

Tree Farms, Enniskillen Jersey’s, Watson Farms Ltd., All Green Sod Growers

Ltd., Archibald Orchards & Estate Winery, H. Richardson Farms Ltd.,

Evergreen Farm & Garden Ltd.

Township of Uxbridge Hela Spice Canada Inc., Richters Herbs, Forsythe Family Farms Inc.

Township of Brock Ross Doble Inc., Sunderland Co-Operative Inc., Geissberger Farmhouse

Cider, Lambert W J & Sons Ltd., Bob Mark New Holland Sales Ltd.

Township of Scugog Hanover Hill Equine, Ashton Maple Products, Old Flame Brewing Co.,

Spademan Tree Farm, Maple Leaf Foods Inc., Wright’s Feeds ‘N Needs

Canadian Business Count – Durham Region Data within the Canadian Business Counts table represents counts of active businesses by industry

classification and employment-size categories for Canada and the provinces and territories. The counts

are compiled from the Business Register, Statistics Canada's central listing of Canadian businesses. The

table below represents a sampling of active businesses, as of December 2015 within the Durham Region

in the agri-business sector. Sourced from Statistics Canada 2015.

Without

employees

Total, with

employees

1-4 5-9 10-

19

20-

49

50-

99

100-

199

200-

499

500 +

Total 34,517 14,731 8,308 2,865 1,763 1,176 372 148 71 28

Unclassified 4,509 1,054 914 95 27 12 4 2 0 0

Sub-total, classified 30,008 13,677 7,394 2,770 1,736 1,164 368 146 71 28

111 - Crop production 296 104 49 23 15 9 5 2 1 0

112 - Animal production and

aquaculture

466 91 68 19 2 0 2 0 0 0

115 - Support activities for agriculture

and forestry

71 18 11 5 1 1 0 0 0 0

311 - Food manufacturing 43 46 14 14 9 5 3 0 1 0

312 - Beverage and tobacco product

manufacturing

9 15 8 2 3 1 0 1 0 0

325 - Chemical manufacturing 26 24 3 5 7 5 2 0 2 0

333 - Machinery manufacturing 68 80 33 15 9 10 10 3 0 0

413 - Food, beverage and tobacco

merchant wholesalers

65 48 26 9 5 8 0 0 0 0

417 - Machinery, equipment and

supplies merchant wholesalers

142 171 77 43 32 14 3 0 2 0

418 - Miscellaneous merchant

wholesalers

126 99 48 19 19 10 2 1 0 0

445 - Food and beverage stores 238 362 122 109 63 20 24 18 6 0

453 - Miscellaneous store retailers 206 207 78 70 34 20 5 0 0 0

484 - Truck transportation 840 352 274 27 25 19 5 2 0 0

493 - Warehousing and storage 32 26 9 6 2 6 1 1 1 0

722 - Food services and drinking places 421 1012 251 251 226 210 66 7 1 0

Educational Attainment by Occupation Educational attainment is information indicating the person's most advanced certificate, diploma or

degree. This is a derived variable obtained from the educational qualifications questions, which asked

for all certificates, diplomas and degrees to be reported. The following table represents highest

educational attainment for individuals employed within the top 10 occupations in the industry. Sourced

from Statistics Canada 2011.

Educational Attainment POR - Durham Region Agri-Business

NOC Code Total - Highest

Certificate, Diploma

or Degree

No Certificate,

Diploma or Degree

High School

Diploma or

Equivalent

Apprenticeship or Trades

Certificate or Diploma

College, CEGEP or

Other Non-

University Certificate

or Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Above Bachelor's

Degree (Master's Degree + Earned

Doctorate)

0821 Managers in agriculture

925 245 290 130 175 45 10

7312 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics

265 40 30 145 50 0 0

7452 Material handlers 4,065 855 2,165 250 535 180 0

7511 Transport truck drivers

2,205 650 855 300 320 50 0

8252 Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers

90 25 35 0 25 0 0

8432 Nursery and greenhouse workers

215 50 100 0 40 20 0

8611 Harvesting labourers

100 40 50 0 0 0 0

9213 Supervisors, food, beverage and associated products processing

135 30 40 0 30 15 0

9462 Industrial butchers and meat

20 0 0 0 0 0 0

9617 Labourers in food, beverage and associated products processing

395 60 160 90 55 15 0

Educational Attainment POW - Durham Region Agri-Business

NOC Code Total - Highest

Certificate, Diploma

or Degree

No Certificate,

Diploma or Degree

High School

Diploma or

Equivalent

Apprenticeship or Trades

Certificate or Diploma

College, CEGEP or

Other Non-

University Certificate

or Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Above Bachelor's

Degree (Master's Degree + Earned

Doctorate)

0821 Managers in agriculture

915 240 255 135 170 60 10


170 40 20 40 70 0 0

7452 Material handlers 3,360 705 1,715 235 500 120 0

7511 Transport truck drivers

1,745 470 675 265 255 30 0


70 25 20 0 20 0 0


215 50 105 0 25 15 0

8611 Harvesting labourers

105 40 55 0 0 0 0


35 0 0 0 0 0 0

9462 Industrial butchers and meat

15 0 0 0 0 0 0


205 60 95 0 20 0 0

Key Performance Indicators – Durham College Each year, Durham College produces a Graduate Employment Report based on information compiled

from the KPI survey. The information contained in the report profiles the employment status of Durham

College graduates from post-secondary programs in 2014. Six months after graduation, graduates are

contacted by an independent consulting firm (hired by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and

Universities), regarding their employment status. The table below represents programs within the agri-

business sector.

Program Name Total

Graduates

Full-

Time

Program

Related

Part-

Time

Program

Related

Full-Time

Program

Unrelated

Part-Time

Program

Unrelated

Percentage

Working

Related

Percentage

Working

Employment Destinations Percentages

College Totals 4101 11 0 4 5 48 87

Animal Care 87 12 9 6 7 50 81

Biotechnology - Advanced

(compressed, fast-track)

21 5 1 2 1 50 75

Biotechnology Technologist 15 2 0 1 2 33 83

Business Administration -

Operations Management

29 15 0 0 1 94 100

Business Operations 34 10 1 6 2 52 90

Culinary Management 19 4 2 0 0 75 75

Culinary Skills 13 2 0 0 1 50 75

Environmental Technology

(compressed, fast-track)*

Environmental Technology 17 3 0 1 0 75 100

General Arts and Science -

Engineering Preparation UOIT

Transfer

9 0 0 1 0 0 50

General Arts and Science

(certificate)

43 1 0 0 2 17 50

General Arts and Science

(diploma)

7 0 0 1 0 0 50

Horticulture Technician 15 1 0 1 0 25 50

Pharmaceutical and Food

Science Technology


36 5 1 5 0 38 69

Pharmaceutical and Food

Science Technology


24 4 0 1 2 33 58

Veterinary Assistant*

*In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act data for programs with

fewer than five graduates is not published

Terms of Reference Within this document data related to the industry is classified within two categories; Place of Work

(POW) and Place of Residence (POR).

Place of Work – is defined as individuals employed within the Durham Region.

Place of Residence – is defined as individuals who reside within the Durham Region.

Industry Overview (NAICS) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is an industry classification system developed by the statistical agencies of Canada,

Mexico and the United States. Created against the background of the North American Free Trade Agreement, it is designed to provide common

definitions of the industrial structure of the three countries and a common statistical framework to facilitate the analysis of the three

economies. NAICS is based on supply-side or production-oriented principles, to ensure that industrial data, classified to NAICS, are suitable for

the analysis of production-related issues such as industrial performance.

NAICS is a comprehensive system encompassing all economic activities. It has a hierarchical structure and is composed of sectors (two-digit

codes), subsectors (three-digit codes), industry groups (four-digit codes), and industries (five-digit codes). At the highest level, it divides the

economy into 20 sectors. At lower levels, it further distinguishes the different economic activities in which businesses are engaged.

NAICS Code Description Jobs in Durham Region (POW)

Durham Region

Residents Employed

(POR)

Total - Class

of Worker

Employee Self-Employed

#2

Self-Employed

Median Wages

and Salaries (POR)

Average Wages

and Salaries (POR)

Median Wages

and Salaries (POW)

Average Wages

and Salaries (POW)

111-112 Farms 2,285 2,395 2,585 1,745 845 760 $16,911 $25,942 $20,727 $31,840

1110 Farms (except aquaculture) 2,285 2,385 2,570 1,740 840 750

155 Support activities for agriculture and forestry

40 70 120 95 25 20 $8,511 $21,018 $25,282 $23,269

1150 Support activities for farms 40 60 80 55 20 20

1153 Support activities for forestry 0 10 40 40 0 0

311 Food Manufacturing 570 1,465 1,550 1,480 70 70 $53,111 $52,111 $26,539 $37,646

3111 Animal food manufacturing 0 20 20 0 0 0

3112 Grain and oilseed milling 0 30 35 30 0 0

3113 Sugar and confectionery product manufacturing

40 250 255 255 0 0

3114 Fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty food manufacturing

30 155 160 155 0 0

3115 Dairy product manufacturing 15 215 230 230 0 0

3116 Meat product manufacturing 60 150 165 165 0 0

3117 Seafood product preparation and packaging

0 0 0 0 0 0

3118 Bakeries and tortilla manufacturing 310 415 465 395 65 70

3119 Other food manufacturing 105 215 220 220 0 0

312 Beverage and tobacco product manufacturing

115 430 475 460 15 15 $56,554 $62,471 $31,351 $35,602

3121 Beverage manufacturing 115 390 425 410 15 15

325 Chemical manufacturing 1,060 1,735 1,840 1,830 15 15 $56,047 $65,154 $61,097 $68,973

3253 Pesticide, fertilizer and other agricultural chemical manufacturing

0 0 0 0 0 0

333 Machinery manufacturing 1,200 1,710 1,785 1,695 85 85 $46,190 $54,431 $49,062 $61,158

3331 Agricultural, construction and mining machinery manufacturing

155 165 165 165 0 0

413 Food, beverage and tobacco wholesaler-distributors

680 1,265 1,445 1,345 100 95 $43,031 $46,703 $36,192 $36,682

4131 Food wholesaler-distributors 640 1,135 1280 1195 90 85

4132 Beverage wholesaler-distributors 25 100 130 125 0 0

417 Machinery, equipment and supplies wholesaler-distributors

2,450 4,865 5,305 5,175 130 135 $60,114 $73,542 $61,427 $74,247

4171 Farm, lawn and garden machinery and equipment wholesaler-distributors

110 165 175 170 0 0

4172 Construction, forestry, mining, and industrial machinery, equipment and supplies wholesaler-distributors

450 645 725 700 20 20

4179 Other machinery, equipment and supplies wholesaler-distributors

690 1,560 1,790 1,705 85 85

418 Miscellaneous wholesaler-distributors 1,040 1,945 2,200 1,945 250 255 $44,710 $53,708 $44,686 $53,076

4183 Agricultural supplies wholesaler-distributors

120 170 180 180 0 0

445 Food and beverage stores 7,805 8,585 8,860 8,515 340 335 $14,722 $24,894 $15,078 $23,981

4451 Grocery stores 6,445 7,220 7,415 7,140 275 265

4452 Specialty food stores 525 535 565 505 55 55

4453 Beer, wine and liquor stores 835 830 880 870 0 0

453 Miscellaneous store retailers 2,015 2,385 2,455 2,115 340 320 $17,503 $25,752 $17,343 $24,815

4531 Florists 160 175 180 130 50 50

484 Truck transportation 1,585 2,015 2,905 2,425 480 475 $42,456 $43,237 $44,987 $44,808

4841 General freight trucking 990 1,250 1,870 1,585 280 270

4842 Specialized freight trucking 600 765 1,040 835 205 200

493 Warehousing and storage 1,330 1,520 1,590 1,585 0 0 $36,329 $36,911 $36,060 $37,718

4931 Warehousing and storage 1,330 1,520 1,585 1,590 0 0

722 Food services and drinking places 12,595 13,940 14,630 13,845 790 750 $9,852 $16,268 $10,945 $16,199

7221 Full-service restaurants 4,970 5,490 5,680 5,320 360 350

7222 Limited-service restaurants 6,585 6,865 7,285 6,970 315 290

7223 Special food services 780 1,245 1,325 1,230 90 90

7224 Drinking places (alcoholic beverages) 265 335 345 325 25 20

** Self-Employed #2 includes self-employed with an incorporated business and self-employed with an unincorporated business. Also included

among the self-employed are unpaid family workers.

Industry Overview (NOC) The NOC system is based on categorizing occupations by their evaluated skill level and skill type. Each NOC code consists of four digits. The first

digit denotes the occupation's skill type; the second denotes the occupation's skill level. Combined, these two digits define the NOC "Major

Group" for all occupations with the same skill level and skill type. The final two digits are employed to narrow, or "drill down", to a specific

occupational group. The third digit, combined with the "Major Group", defines the "Minor Group". The fourth digit identifies even further the

specific occupation within the "Minor Group", referred to as the NOC "Unit Group". The NOC is a standard that classifies and describes

occupations in the Canadian economy. It is the foundation for occupational statistics and labour market information. Sourced from the Ministry

of Advanced Education and Skills Development, 2016).

NOC Code

Description Total – Employed by Place of Work (POW)

Total – Employed by Place

of Residence

(POR)

Total - All

Class of

Worker

Employee Self-Employed (incorporated + unincorporated)

Unpaid Family

Workers

Median Wages

and Salaries (POR)

Average Wages

and Salaries (POR)

Median Wages

and Salaries (POW)

Average Wages

and Salaries (POW)

NAICS Code 111 - 112 Farms

0821 Managers in agriculture 845 870 915 370 520 15 $25,084 $30,080 $28,962 $31,653

8431 General farm workers 515 540 580 410 115 50 $6,258 $14,487 $8,244 $15,128


175 190 215 205 0 0 $9,256 $13,696 $13,434 $17,450

8611 Harvesting labourers 105 100 105 105 0 0 $20,653 $18,744 $20,666 $19,863

0822 Managers in horticulture 60 60 70 35 0 0 $29,458 $42,771 $29,469 $44,159

6611 Cashiers 50 55 4,985 4,915 45 25 $7,525 $10,115 $8,576 $11,423


45 40 170 165 0 0 $60,128 $56,521 $48,144 $52,519


45 55 70 45 20 0 $28,728 $27,338 $28,763 $28,901

0621 Retail and wholesale trade managers

30 30 5,375 4,095 1,245 40 $45,686 $55,208 $41,768 $49,931

7452 Material handlers 30 55 3,365 3,360 0 0 $60,128 $56,521 $32,884 $36,833

NAICS Code 115 - Support activities for agriculture and forestry

8431 General farm workers 15 20 580 410 115 50 $6,258 $14,487 $8,244 $15,128

NAICS Code 311 - Food manufacturing

6332 Bakers 130 175 560 475 95 0 $14,006 $20,279 $25,087 $24,806


50 140 210 205 0 0 $31,036 $33,850 $19,223 $22,212

6611 Cashiers 40 40 4,985 4,915 45 25 $7,525 $10,115 $8,576 $11,423

9461 Process control and machine operators, food, beverage and associated products processing

40 245 80 75 0 0 $54,022 $49,402 $44,957 $42,878


35 35 5,375 4,095 1,245 40 $45,686 $55,208 $41,768 $49,931

6421 Retail salespersons 25 30 10,505 10,125 375 0 $12,466 $21,018 $13,113 $20,920

0601 Corporate sales managers 20 25 1,015 975 35 0 $85,721 $99,336 $86,724 $100,711

1521 Shippers and receivers 20 30 1,495 1,485 0 0 $35,003 $35,295 $36,916 $35,989

9462 Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers

15 15 15 10 0 0 0 0 0 0

NAICS Code 312 - Beverage and tobacco product manufacturing


20 30 35 30 0 0 $68,665 $73,338 $54,689 $61,422

9461 Process control and machine operators, food, beverage and associated products processing

10 40 80 75 0 0 $54,022 $49,402 $44,957 $42,878

1 Business, finance and administration occupations

20 75 29,150 26,520 2,410 190 $42,815 $46,998 $40,638 $45,371

6 Sales and service occupations 20 25 51,135 48,055 3,000 75 $16,309 $25,886 $15,980 $24,009

NAICS Code 413 - Food, beverage and tobacco wholesaler-distributors


6411 Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical)

85 175 1,640 1,370 270 0 $54,435 $60,617 $49,235 $55,590


75 115 210 205 0 0 $31,036 $33,850 $19,223 $22,212

6622 Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers

60 50 3,025 3,015 0 0 $11,068 $15,704 $12,813 $16,574


50 75 5,675 4,095 1,245 40 $45,686 $55,208 $41,768 $49,931

1521 Shippers and receivers 35 85 1,495 1,485 0 0 $35,003 $35,295 $36,916 $35,989

6711 Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations

20 20 5,665 5,635 15 0 $7,291 $10,839 $8,355 $11,807

6421 Retail salespersons 15 40 10,505 10,125 375 0 $12,466 $21,018 $13,113 $20,920

7511 Transport truck drivers 15 55 1,745 1,575 160 0 $42,367 $42,698 $40,945 $41,361

1431 Accounting and related clerks 10 25 1,350 1,275 45 0 $38,286 $39,183 $36,722 $35,985

NAICS Code 484 - Truck transportation

7511 Transport truck drivers 905 1,040 1,745 1,575 160 0 $42,367 $42,698 $40,945 $41,361


1525 Dispatchers 60 100 460 440 0 0 $53,518 $46,866 $50,314 $45,292

0016 Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities

50 50 640 455 175 0 $105,014 $190,444 $91,967 $170,752

0731 Managers in transportation 50 90 300 265 35 0 $69,449 $77,689 $54,005 $73,695

7305 Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators

50 50 100 85 0 0 $64,826 $69,786 $56,273 $59,482

7321 Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers

45 25 1,980 1,730 245 0 $44,937 $45,625 $50,694 $47,803

1215 Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations

40 55 355 345 0 0 $53,689 $56,416 $57,125 $56,289

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

0821 -Managers inagriculture

0822 -Managers inhorticulture

7312 -Heavy-dutyequipmentmechanics

7452 -Materialhandlers

8252 -Agricultural

servicecontractors,

farmsupervisors and

specializedlivestockworkers

8431 -General farm

workers

8432 -Nursery andgreenhouse

workers

9461 -Process control

and machineoperators, food,

beverage andassociatedproducts

processing

9619 -Other labourers

in processing,manufacturing

and utilities

Workforce Age Breakdown - Agri-Business, Selected Occupations(4-Digit NOC)Place of Work

15 - 24 years 25 - 44 years 45 - 64 years 65+ years

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

0821 -Managers inagriculture

0822 -Managers inhorticulture

7312 -Heavy-dutyequipmentmechanics

7452 -Material handlers

8252 -Agricultural

servicecontractors, farmsupervisors and

specializedlivestock workers

8431 -General farm

workers

8432 -Nursery andgreenhouse

workers

9461 -Process control

and machineoperators, food,

beverage andassociatedproducts

processing

9619 -Other labourers

in processing,manufacturing

and utilities

Workforce Age Breakdown - Agri-Business, Selected Occupations(4-Digit NOC)

Place of Residence


0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Workforce Age Breakdown - Agri-business, Selected Industries(3-Digit NAICS)Place of Work


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10%

20%

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Workforce Age Breakdown - Agri-Business, Selected Industries(3-Digit NAICS)

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Comparison Charts The charts below demonstrate the distribution of occupational categories by agri-business sub-industry, comparing Durham, Toronto and

Ontario. Sourced from Statistics Canada 2011.

111-122 - Farms115 - Support activities for

agriculture and forestry311 - Food Manufacturing

9 - Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 0% 0% 21%

8 - Natural resources, agriculture and relatedproduction occupations

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7 - Trades, transport and equipment operators andrelated occupations

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6 - Sales and service support 5% 0% 48%

1 -Business, finance and administration occupations 4% 0% 10%

0 - Management occupations 42% 0% 19%

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Distribution of Occupational Catergories, by Agri-Business sub-industryDurham Region

Durham Toronto Ontario


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Documents

2016-09-22 Agri-Business - Durham Workforce Authority · 2016-09-22 Agri-Business Definition The agriculture and agri-food sector is defined as a distinct group of farms and companies