Industry Insights
Trades jobs in Quinte are paying upwards
of $90,000 per year.
Where to live? Where to work? These are questions that are consuming Canadians every day more than ever. We in the Bay of Quinte are officially throwing our hat in the ring as the answer to both, and here’s why.
Total Economic Impacts of Residential Construction
New home building, renovation and repair
1,244,635
On and off-site jobs – one of the largest employers
$81.1bn
Dollars that show up in purchases across the entire local economy
$138.1bn
Built investment value is the largest single wealth-builder for many families
Economic Impacts of New Home Construction
The new home building industry is essential to economic strength and prosperity
218,411
New housing starts are key to economic growth in our community
517.997
On- and off-site jobs – a major source of employment
$33.8bn
Dollars that show up in purchases across the entire local economy
$59.9bn
Maintains and improves the largest single wealth-builder for most families
Economic Impacts of Home Renovation & Repair
Residential renovation is essential to economic foundations, job creation, housing
quality, and long-term prosperity
726,638
A major source of employment in the community
$47.3bn
Dollars that show up in purchases across the entire local economy
$78.2bn
Maintains and improves the largest single wealth-builder for many families
Five Top-Paying Trades Positions in the Bay of Quinte Region
(The Employment Ontario data is for the next two years and was facilitated by the Centre for Workforce Development)
$90,144
Pipefitting Contractor & Supervisor
7 expected jobs
$70,506
Bricklayer
170 expected jobs
$60,322
Construction Millwright / Industrial Mechanic
941 expected jobs
$60,124
Plumber
310 expected jobs
$59,746
Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic
430 expected jobs
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