Woolwich has a low unemployment rate (3.1% in 2011) and is known for having a dedicated hard working community with a strong work ethic. With a well balanced mix, Woolwich has over 50% of its workforce with a post secondary degree from college or university. This translates into a strong rounded workforce with comparable wage rates in both the public and private sectors.
| Industry | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1825 | 1240 | 580 |
| Retail Trade | 1490 | 650 | 840 |
| Health care and Social Assistance | 1230 | 105 | 1130 |
| Construction | 1130 | 985 | 150 |
| Educational services | 1080 | 295 | 790 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 1050 | 600 | 450 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 850 | 510 | 340 |
| Finance and insurance | 700 | 275 | 425 |
| Wholesale trade | 680 | 480 | 200 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 645 | 305 | 200 |
| Accommodation and food services | 550 | 165 | 385 |
| Public administration | 510 | 305 | 200 |
| Transportation and warehousing administrative and support, waste management and remediation | 435 | 340 | 95 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 415 | 255 | 165 |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 190 | 60 | 130 |
| Information and cultural industries | 165 | 85 | 85 |
| Utilities | 140 | 60 | 75 |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 55 | 45 | 0 |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 13,155 | 6,775 | 6,380 |
Source: Statistic Canada, 2011 NHS by Census Subdivision
| Occupation | Fair Wage Rate Per Hour not less than |
|---|---|
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioner Mechanic | 36.14 |
| Construction Millwright | 34.60 |
| Plumber | 32.87 |
| Bricklayer | 32.69 |
| Drywall Installer | 32.26 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | 30.48 |
| Ironworker | 29.93 |
| Electrician | 28.79 |
| Carpenter | 26.54 |
| Painter | 23.34 |
| Roofer | 21.23 |
| Labourer, Metal Fabrication | 19.94 |
Source: Government of Canada Labour Program.
| Company Name | Sector | Full Time Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Township | Municipal Government | 74 |
| Canada Post (Elmira) | Postal Service | 11 |
| Canada Post (St. Jacobs) | Postal Service | 1 |
| Company Name | Sector | Employees | Established | Union Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Hardware (St.Jacobs) | Distributors | 1279 | 1964 | Non-Union |
| Conestoga Meat Packers (Breslau) | Food Manufacturing | 1000 | 1982 | Non-Union |
| Toyota Boshoku (Elmira) | Auto parts | 350 | 2002 | Non-Union |
| C3 Group (Breslau) | Design, build, restoration, Engineers and contractors | 300 | 1973 | Union and Non-Union |
| Elmira Pet Products Ltd. (Elmira) | Pet food | 241 | 1943 | Non-Union |
| Wal Mart (Stockyards area) | Retail | 215 | 2009 | Non-Union |
| Trylon (Elmira) | Communication | 215 | 1975 | Union and Non-Union |
| Lanxess(Elmira) | Specialty chemicals | 170 | 1941 | UN (USWA) |
| Safety Kleen (Breslau) | Waste recovery | 130 | 1970 | Non-Union |
| Foodland(Elmira) | Grocery retail | 130 | 2008 | Non-Union |
| Westower (Elmira) | Communication | 90 | 1980 | Non-Union |
| Tri-Mach INC (Elmira) | Machining & Fabrication | 82 | 1985 | Non-Union |
| Food Basics (Elmira) | Grocery retail | 81 | 2014 | Union |
| ARC Industries (Elmira) | Decorative items | 68 | 1966 | Non-Union |
| M & G Millwright (Eldale) | Material handling systems | 59 | 1967 | Non-Union |
| Bridgeland Terminals Ltd. (Elmira) | Local and long distance tank truck carrier | 56 | 1970 | Non-Union |
| Sanyo (Elmira) | Communications equipment | 53 | 1983 | Non-Union |
| EGS Electric Group (Elmira) | Industrial automation | 50 | 2005 | Non-Union |
| Simpson Screen Print (Bloomingdale) | Printed products | 50 | 1967 | Non-Union |
| Resurfice (Elmira) | Ice resurfacers | 40 | 1964 | Non-Union |
| Homewood Suites By Hilton (St. Jacobs) | Hotel | 40 | 2014 | Non-Union |
| B & L Metal (Elmira) | Metal stamping | 38 | 1963 | Non-Union |
| Precise Castings (Elmira) | Wood/metal casting | 35 | 1983 | Non-Union |
| Eldale Machine and Tool (Elmira) | Hubs and spindles | 27 | 1975 | Non-Union |
| Sulco Canada Colours Ltd. (Elmira) | Chemicals | 20 | 1968 | Non-Union |