This regional profile is part of a series of regional reports for the Canadian dairy processing industry, which is a component of a larger labour market information study of dairy processing in Canada.
The region accounts for approximately 11% of dairy processing facilities in Ontario, with an emphasis on cheese and butter production.
Dairy processing employment in the region is estimated at approximately 1,097 in 2021 which is actually about 0.1% of the total employment in the area. Manufacturing overall accounts for approximately 17% of employment.
Recruitment and retention challenges within this time period are expected to remain similar to the current level of labour market tightness.
