This report highlights trends shaping Niagara’s workforce and what they mean for our community. Trends include:
- Niagara’s labour market is shifting as population growth, demographic change and sector trends reshape the local workforce.
- The labour market has cooled from the peaks and tight markets seen throughout 2022 and 2023.
- Employers continue to report difficulty attracting candidates with the specific skills and experience they need.
- Niagara’s business landscape is made up of primarily small employers. Of the 13,700+ businesses with employees in Niagara, 98% employ fewer than 100 people.
All of these forces are affecting Niagara’s evolving economy. Participation in the labour market, and in successfully finding work in Niagara is affected by systemic barriers such as housing affordability, transportation challenges, childcare access, digital divides, and credential recognition challenges.
Published By: Workforce Collective
Publication Date: February 2026
Click here to access 2025-26 Annual Local Labour Market Report
