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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
2 Millier Dickinson Blais – Burlington Key Sectors Analysis
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.
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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
3.2 BUSINESS PATTERNS 35
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
541 - PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES 46
561 - ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT SERVICES 48
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4 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY .......................................................... 51
4.1 JOB GROWTH 52
4.2 BUSINESS PATTERNS 52
4.3 SUBSECTORS ANALYSIS 55
334 - COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC PRODUCT MANUFACTURING 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
541 - PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES 65
5 LIFE AND EARTH SCIENCES ....................................................................................................... 68
5.1 JOB GROWTH 68
5.2 BUSINESS PATTERNS 69
5.3 SUBSECTORS ANALYSIS 72
213 - SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR MINING, AND OIL AND GAS EXTRACTION 72
325 - CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING 74
334 - COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC PRODUCT MANUFACTURING 76
414 - PERSONAL AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS MERCHANT WHOLESALERS 78
541 - PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES 80
562 - WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REMEDIATION SERVICES 82
621 - AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE SERVICES 84
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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
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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
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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
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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
9 Millier Dickinson Blais – Burlington Key Sectors Analysis
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,
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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.
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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.
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Advanced Manufacturing
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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
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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.
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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
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
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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
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
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%
Source: EMSI Analyst, Canadian Business Patterns, Statistics Canada, June 2013
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
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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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
-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
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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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
$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
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
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
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
$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
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
-10%
-5%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
$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
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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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,
BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
-30%
-25%
-20%
-15%
-10%
-5%
0%
5%
10%
15%
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
$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
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
Note: A dashed line is used for Mississauga in this graph to allow for easier reading
-35%
-30%
-25%
-20%
-15%
-10%
-5%
0%
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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In terms of the average earnings in the subsector, Hamilton leads all comparator jurisdictions with average earnings of
$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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
$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
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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541 - Professional, scientific, and technical services
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,
BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
-5%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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In terms of the average earnings in the subsector, Burlington leads all comparator jurisdictions with average earnings of
$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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
$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
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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562 - Waste management and remediation services
Job growth in the “waste management and remediation services” subsector is projected to increase substantially between
2014 and 2020 in Burlington (24.1%) and all other comparator jurisdictions (as seen in Figure 17). The largest increases
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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
-20%
-10%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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In terms of the average earnings in the subsector, the Region of Waterloo leads all comparator jurisdictions with average
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
COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS, 2014
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
$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
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
-15%
-10%
-5%
0%
5%
10%
15%
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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In terms of the average earnings in the subsector, Burlington leads all comparator jurisdictions with average earnings of
$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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
$51,296
$46,434 $48,544
$42,542 $45,007 $44,328
$0
$10,000
$20,000
$30,000
$40,000
$50,000
$60,000
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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Finance and Business Services
34 Millier Dickinson Blais – Burlington Key Sectors Analysis
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
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.
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%).
7 As defined in the “Burlington Niche Investment Sectors and Target Companies Study” prepared for the BEDC, 6/28/13
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
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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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
Three digit NAICS categories:
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
3.2 Business Patterns
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
9 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.
36 Millier Dickinson Blais – Burlington Key Sectors Analysis
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%).
As seen in Figure 24, Burlington’s share of self-employed businesses relative to comparator jurisdictions is high in “541 -
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
Source: EMSI Analyst, Canadian Business Patterns, Statistics Canada, June 2013
Three digit NAICS categories:
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
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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%
Source: EMSI Analyst, Canadian Business Patterns, Statistics Canada, June 2009 & June 2013
Three digit NAICS categories:
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
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%
Region of Waterloo 35% 83% 34% 65% 60% 50%
Source: EMSI Analyst, Canadian Business Patterns, Statistics Canada, June 2013
Three digit NAICS categories:
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
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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
AND COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
-16%
-14%
-12%
-10%
-8%
-6%
-4%
-2%
0%
2%
4%
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
39 Millier Dickinson Blais – Burlington Key Sectors Analysis
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
COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS, 2014
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
$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
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
-20%
-15%
-10%
-5%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
41 Millier Dickinson Blais – Burlington Key Sectors Analysis
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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
$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
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
43 Millier Dickinson Blais – Burlington Key Sectors Analysis
In terms of the average earnings in the subsector, Burlington leads all comparator jurisdictions with average earnings of
$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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
$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
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
44 Millier Dickinson Blais – Burlington Key Sectors Analysis
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
indicated “<10” people employed in the subsector. As a result, no concrete data could be used to chart the change in the
subsector.
FIGURE 31: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FOR THE FUNDS AND OTHER FINANCIAL VEHICLES SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND
COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
-20%
-10%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
45 Millier Dickinson Blais – Burlington Key Sectors Analysis
In terms of the average earnings in the subsector, the Region of Waterloo leads all comparator jurisdictions with average
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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
$49,129 $51,711
$55,831
$67,316
$45,141
$95,199
$0
$10,000
$20,000
$30,000
$40,000
$50,000
$60,000
$70,000
$80,000
$90,000
$100,000
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
46 Millier Dickinson Blais – Burlington Key Sectors Analysis
541 - Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 33). 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 33: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FOR THE PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES SECTOR,
BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
-5%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
47 Millier Dickinson Blais – Burlington Key Sectors Analysis
In terms of the average earnings in the subsector, Burlington leads all comparator jurisdictions with average earnings of
$73,461, followed by Markham at $71,854, Oakville at $70,070, and Mississauga at $70,028 (as seen in Figure 34).
FIGURE 34: AVERAGE EARNINGS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND
COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS, 2014
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
$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
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
48 Millier Dickinson Blais – Burlington Key Sectors Analysis
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
COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
-2%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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In terms of the average earnings in the subsector, the Region of Waterloo leads all comparator jurisdictions with average
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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
$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
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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Information and Communications Technology
51 Millier Dickinson Blais – Burlington Key Sectors Analysis
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
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.
10 As defined in the “Burlington Niche Investment Sectors and Target Companies Study” prepared for the BEDC, 6/28/13
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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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
Three digit NAICS categories:
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
4.2 Business Patterns
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.
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Between 2009 and 201311
(as seen in
11 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.
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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%).
As seen in Figure 40, Burlington’s share of self-employed businesses relative to comparator jurisdictions is high in “335 -
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
Source: EMSI Analyst, Canadian Business Patterns, Statistics Canada, June 2013
Three digit NAICS categories:
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
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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%
Source: EMSI Analyst, Canadian Business Patterns, Statistics Canada, June 2009 & June 2013
Three digit NAICS categories:
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
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%
Region of Waterloo 25% 30% 46% 49% 54% 60%
Source: EMSI Analyst, Canadian Business Patterns, Statistics Canada, June 2013
Three digit NAICS categories:
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
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4.3 Subsectors Analysis
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 41). 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 41: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FOR THE COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC PRODUCT MANUFACTURING SECTOR,
BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
-30%
-25%
-20%
-15%
-10%
-5%
0%
5%
10%
15%
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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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 42). Burlington
ranks at the bottom of all comparator jurisdictions with average earnings for the subsector of $61,531.
FIGURE 42: AVERAGE EARNINGS FOR THE COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC PRODUCT SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR
JURISDICTIONS, 2014
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
$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
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
Note: A dashed line is used for Mississauga in this graph to allow for easier reading
-35%
-30%
-25%
-20%
-15%
-10%
-5%
0%
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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In terms of the average earnings in the subsector, Hamilton leads all comparator jurisdictions with average earnings of
$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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
$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
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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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
COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
-15%
-10%
-5%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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In terms of the average earnings in the subsector, Markham leads all comparator jurisdictions with average earnings of
$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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
$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
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
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%
20%
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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In terms of the average earnings in the subsector, Markham leads all comparator jurisdictions with average earnings of
$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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
$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
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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518 - Data processing, hosting, and related services
Job growth in the “data processing, hosting, and related services” subsector is projected to increase significantly between
2014 and 2020 in Burlington (81.2%) and all other comparator jurisdictions (as seen in Figure 49). The largest increases
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,
BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
65 Millier Dickinson Blais – Burlington Key Sectors Analysis
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
COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS, 2014
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
$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
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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541 - Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 51). 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 51: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FOR THE PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES SECTOR,
BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
-5%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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In terms of the average earnings in the subsector, Burlington leads all comparator jurisdictions with average earnings of
$73,461, followed by Markham at $71,854, Oakville at $70,070, and Mississauga at $70,028 (as seen in Figure 52).
FIGURE 52: AVERAGE EARNINGS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND
COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS, 2014
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
$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
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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Life and Earth Sciences
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5 Life and Earth Sciences The Life and Earth Sciences sector is composed of the following subsectors:
12
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
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.
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%).
12 As defined in the “Burlington Niche Investment Sectors and Target Companies Study” prepared for the BEDC, 6/28/13
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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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
Three digit NAICS categories:
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
5.2 Business Patterns
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%).
As seen in Figure 56, Burlington’s share of self-employed businesses relative to comparator jurisdictions is high in “541 -
Professional, scientific, and technical services” (66%), “414 - Personal and household goods merchant wholesalers”
13 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.
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(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
Source: EMSI Analyst, Canadian Business Patterns, Statistics Canada, June 2013
Three digit NAICS categories:
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
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%
Source: EMSI Analyst, Canadian Business Patterns, Statistics Canada, June 2009 & June 2013
Three digit NAICS categories:
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
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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%
Source: EMSI Analyst, Canadian Business Patterns, Statistics Canada, June 2013
Three digit NAICS categories:
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
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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
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 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,
BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
-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
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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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
$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
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
-6%
-4%
-2%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
$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
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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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 61). 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 61: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FOR THE COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC PRODUCT MANUFACTURING SECTOR,
BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
-30%
-25%
-20%
-15%
-10%
-5%
0%
5%
10%
15%
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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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 62). Burlington
ranks at the bottom of all comparator jurisdictions with average earnings for the subsector of $61,531.
FIGURE 62: AVERAGE EARNINGS FOR THE COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC PRODUCT SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR
JURISDICTIONS, 2014
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
$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
Burlington Oakville Mississauga Hamilton Markham Region of Waterloo
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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,
BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
Note: A dashed line is used for Mississauga in this graph to allow for easier reading
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In terms of the average earnings in the subsector, Burlington leads all comparator jurisdictions with average earnings of
$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
COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS, 2014
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
$64,128 $60,948
$63,934
$50,630
$57,612
$43,645
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541 - Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 65). 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 65: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FOR THE PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES SECTOR,
BURLINGTON AND COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
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In terms of the average earnings in the subsector, Burlington leads all comparator jurisdictions with average earnings of
$73,461, followed by Markham at $71,854, Oakville at $70,070, and Mississauga at $70,028 (as seen in Figure 66).
FIGURE 66: AVERAGE EARNINGS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES SECTOR, BURLINGTON AND
COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS, 2014
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
$73,461 $70,070 $70,028
$53,059
$71,854
$64,557
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562 - Waste management and remediation services
Job growth in the “waste management and remediation services” subsector is projected to increase substantially between
2014 and 2020 in Burlington (24.1%) and all other comparator jurisdictions (as seen in Figure 67). The largest increases
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
AND COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
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In terms of the average earnings in the subsector, the Region of Waterloo leads all comparator jurisdictions with average
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
COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS, 2014
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
$58,845 $61,080
$55,113 $57,559 $57,156
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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
COMPARATOR JURISDICTIONS
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
Note: A dashed line is used for Oakville in this graph to allow for easier reading
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In terms of the average earnings in the subsector, Markham leads all comparator jurisdictions with average earnings of
$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
Source: EMSI Analyst, adapted by Millier Dickinson Blais
$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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