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Economic Development
1100 Patricia Blvd.
Prince George, BC
V2L 3V9

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​A skilled and diverse workforce able to meet industry challenges across multiple sectors is an integral part of what drives Prince George's - and the region's - economy. 

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​Prince George's workers support economic growth by playing important roles in ventures of all sizes. The workforce fuels and contributes to commercial and industrial success by offering skilled labour to drive the city's and region's economic engine. Impacts made by local workers on the local economy include:

  • Helping traditional forestry and forest products manufacturing sectors evolve over time.
  • Aiding the mining sector's expansion.
  • Expanding investments in transportation and other infrastructure throughout northern British Columbia.
  • Assisting sustained growth in other sectors including healthcare, education and professional services.

Workforce Employed by Industry

An overview of employment by industry in the Cariboo Development Region for 2019:

IndustryEmployed
Services-producing sector
57,300 (71.1%)
Goods-producing sector
23,300 (28.9%)
Health care and social assistance
11,600 (14.4%)
Wholesale and retail trade
11,000 (13.6%)
Manufacturing
8,800 (10.9%)
Construction
7,400 (9.2%)
​Educational services
​5,600 (6.9%)
Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas
5,600 (6.9%)
Accommodation and food services
5,500 (6.8%)
Transportation and warehousing
4,700 (5.8%)
Other services (except public administration)
4,400 (5.5%)
Public administration
3,900 (4.8%)
Professional, scientific and technical services
3,500 (4.3%)
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing
2,800 (3.5%)
Business, building and other support services
2,300 (2.9%)
Information, culture and recreation
2,000 (2.5%)


Major Employers in and Around Prince George

Major employers (400+ employees)

Major employers in Prince George with more than 400 employees:

EmployerIndustry
Northern Health Authority Healthcare
School District No. 57 Education
Government of British Columbia Public Administration
University of Northern British ColumbiaEducation
College of New Caledonia Education
Canfor Pulp Pulp and Paper
Canfor Wood Products Forestry
TELUS Telecommunications
Save-On-Foods Retail
Government of Canada Public Administration
City of Prince George Public Administration
Major employers (100+ employees)

Major employers in Prince George with 100 to 400 employees:

EmployerIndustry
BC Hydro Energy
Fortis Gas Energy
Home Depot Retail
Walmart Retail
Costco Retail
Lowes Retail
Canadian Superstore Retail
Sinclar Group of Companies Forestry
BID Group of Companies Manufacturing/Construction
Canada PostService
Carrier Lumber Forestry
AIMHI Social Services
Centerra Gold Mining
Canadian National Railway (CNR) Transportation
Wood Wheaton GMRetail
Treasure Cove Casino and HotelAccommodation and Food Services
McDonald'sFood Services
Number of employees by sector

An overview of employment by industry in the Cariboo Development Region for 2019:

SectorEmployees
Healthcare and social assistance
11,600 (14.4%)
​Wholesale and retail trade
​11,000 (13.6%)
Manufacturing
8,800 (10.9%)
Construction
7,500 (9.3%)
​Educational services
​5,600 (6.9%
​Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas
​5,600 (6.9%)
Accommodation and food services
5,500 (6.8%)
Transportation and warehousing
3,900 (4.8%)
Professional, scientific and technical services
3,500 (4.3%)


Workforce Training

Prince George is home the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) and the College of New Caledonia (CNC) main campuses, which had an annual combined student population of around 12,500 students for the 2017-18 academic year. These institutions offer a number of programs to develop important skill sets that provide competitive advantages and prepare students for entry into the local workforce across multiple sectors.

  • Visit the University of Northern British Columbia website
  • Visit the College of New Caledonia website

Demographics

According Statistics Canada, Prince George has a relatively young population compared to the rest of British Columbia. The average age in the City of Prince George is 39.4 while British Columbia's average age is 42.3 years. Moreover, 38.6 per cent of Prince George residents are 24 years old or younger. Given North America's ageing population, Prince George is positioned to provide a productive and competitive workforce in the coming years.

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