Workforce Planning Hamilton’s Local Labour Market Plan (LLMP) 2025–2026 provides an evidence-based overview of Hamilton’s evolving workforce, highlighting key economic trends, employment patterns, and community priorities shaping the local labour market.
The report shows that Hamilton experienced continued population growth in 2025 alongside rising unemployment, reflecting a labour market where workforce growth is outpacing job creation. While employment increased overall, many employers continue to face hiring challenges, particularly related to skills gaps, work experience, and workforce readiness.
Hamilton’s economy continues to shift away from its traditional manufacturing base toward sectors such as finance, real estate, trade, healthcare, and public administration. Strong demand remains in healthcare, retail, social services, and technical occupations, while apprenticeship participation and skilled trades enrollment have grown as efforts to address labour shortages begin to show progress. LLMP 2025-26 English
Community consultations identified ongoing barriers for job seekers — especially youth, newcomers, and equity-deserving groups — including limited entry-level opportunities, credential recognition challenges, transportation barriers, and mismatches between employer expectations and applicant experience.
The LLMP also outlines Workforce Planning Hamilton’s action plan for 2025–2026, focusing on:
Together, these insights help guide strategies that support a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable workforce in Hamilton.
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