World Class Talent
East Gwillimbury boasts a diverse and skilled workforce. National and international firms look to EG, York Region, and the GTA as a destination with the largest and most educated talent pool in the world. 18 post-secondary institutions within 90 minutes allows employers to access skilled recent graduates, no matter the sector your business operates within.
Greater Toronto’s Talent Pool
A workforce of over 3.6 million is located in Greater Toronto, which includes EG and York Region. The fifth largest metropolitan area in North America, it is host to 130,000 new university graduates each year, over 180 languages spoken, and over 2/3 of the population has a postsecondary education.
Employer Resources
Employers can access support directly from the team in East Gwillimbury, or access services like Employment Ontario, the local Workforce Planning Board, and Job Skills directly.
Local Data
EG has recently updated its Community Profile, with the most up to date demographic and statistical information available, using Manifold Superdemographics, provincial, and federal data.
Job Board
The Workforce Planning Board of York Region operates the Work in York job board – a place where job seekers can search the thousands of available jobs by geography and occupation, and provides access to several career and resume development tools.
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Ready to Start, Grow, or Expand Your Business?
Our dedicated Economic Development team is here to provide personalized, concierge-style support tailored to your business needs. Whether you're hiring talent, accessing funding, gathering market insights, or building valuable connections, we have the tools and partnerships to set you up for success.
Let’s make your business thrive in EG.