Bay of Quinte Region Demographics

The Complete Demographic
Report for Ontario’s
Manufacturing Hub
Community Profile for The Bay of Quinte
PREPARED BY:
QUINTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Representing:
The City of Belleville
The Municipality
of Brighton
Quinte Economic Development Commission
284 B Wallbridge-Loyalist Rd
PO Box 610 Belleville, ON K8N 5B3
Canada
1-866-961-7990
Tel: (613) 961-7990 Fax: (613) 961-7998
Email: info@quintedevelopment.com
www.quintedevelopment.com
The City of Quinte West
(Trenton)
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION to The Bay of Quinte ...................................................................................................... 3
Community Profile: Snapshot .................................................................................................................. 5
The Top 5 Competitive Advantages of The Bay of Quinte region ...................................................................................................... 5
Population: the region’s two cities and greater rural areas ............................................................................................................... 5
Human Resources..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Transportation & Logistics.................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Industries ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Labour: A Skilled, Dedicated Workforce ................................................................................................... 7
Workforce Participation....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Education, Age and Skill Levels in The Bay of Quinte ............................................................................................................................. 9
Languages ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Wage Information ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Hourly Wage Rates............................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Labour costs in the Bay of Quinte is affordable ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Yearly Incomes: ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Quality of Life.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Housing ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Location: ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Driving Distances:................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Transportation Network ................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Business Expenses In The Bay Of Quinte ................................................................................................. 16
Plastics & Packaging Costs, Food Processing Costs .............................................................................................................................. 16
Aerospace Sector Costs, General Manufacturing Costs ....................................................................................................................... 16
Utility Infrastructure ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Workforce Training: Colleges and Continuous Improvement Facilities ..................................................... 17
Universities .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
For Further Support:............................................................................................................................... 20
APPENDIX A: Detailed List of the Bay of Quinte’s Communities ............................................................... 21
APPENDIX C: 2011 Statistics Demographic Data (Family Characteristics) ................................................ 22
APPENDIX D: 2011 Statistics Canada Demographic Data (Labour) ........................................................... 23
APPENDIX E: 2011 Statistics Canada Demographic Data (Education)....................................................... 25
APPENDIX F: 2011 Statistics Canada Demographic Data (Age Characteristics) ......................................... 26
APPENDIX G: 2011 Statistics Canada Demographic Data (Language) ...................................................... 27
APPENDIX H: Guide to Basic Employer Costs in Ontario ......................................................................... 28
APPENDIX I: Service Canada’s Wage and Occupation Data ..................................................................... 29
APPENDIX J: 2011 Statistics Canada Demographic Data (Private Dwelling Characteristics, Selected
Family Characteristics, Selected Household Characteristics) .................................................................... 30
APPENDIX K: 2011 Statistics Canada Demographic Data ......................................................................... 31
(Population and Dwelling Counts) .......................................................................................................... 31
APPENDIX L: Climate Data Comparison for the Bay Of Quinte ................................................................. 31
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APPENDIX M: Sample Utility Rate Data for the Bay of Quinte ................................................................. 32
City of Belleville – Electricity – Provider - Veridian Connections .................................................................................................. 32
City of Belleville – Water & Sewage Rates................................................................................................................................................ 32
City of Quinte West (Trenton) and Municipality of Brighton Electricity Provider – Hydro One ..................................... 33
City of Quinte West (Trenton) - Water and Wastewater ................................................................................................................... 33
Municipality of Brighton – Water and Wastewater Data ................................................................................................................. 34
Union Gas Rates–City of Belleville, City of Quinte West (Trenton), Municipality of Brighton .......................................... 35
APPENDIX N: Sample Municipal Tax Rate Data ....................................................................................... 36
APPENDIX O: Loyalist College: Food Processing Operator Apprenticeship Training Program
Modules................................................................................................................................................. 36
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INTRODUCTION to The Bay of Quinte
A low-cost business environment + a top-ranked lifestyle = an ideal place
to live, work and play.
Businesses looking to relocate to The Bay of Quinte enjoy a breadth of support, including multiple
local economic development offices throughout the area. In particular, the Quinte Economic
Development Commission (QEDC) helps you
determine whether the region will suit your
unique relocation requirements.
The Bay of Quinte Community Profile is a
preliminary tool offering you a glimpse of the
region. But QEDC’s support to local businesses
is unceasing: from helping you source custom
workforce training to government incentives.
Use this document to see a snapshot of: the
types of industries who already find The Bay of
Quinte’s infrastructure supportive and
profitable. For example, The Bay of Quinte’s
available, educated and skilled manufacturing
labour force is supported by a workforce
development system. By linking education,
manufacturing, economic and business development
agencies, The Bay of Quinte keeps a labour force
advantage and meets changing labour requirements.
Approximately 160 kilometres east of Toronto, The Bay of Quinte is
on the north shore of Lake Ontario. The region is comprised of rich
agricultural land, two cities and multiple smaller communities. It’s
near to Canada’s Capital (Ottawa) and two major metropolises
(Toronto, Montreal).
Canada’s Province of Ontario is one of the most cost-effective
locations in North America to run a business. And, The Bay of Quinte ranks among the best regions in
Ontario for business. Besides lower start-up and operating costs (plus several incentive programs)
the region is also a leader in human resource development.
To demonstrate the advantage The Bay of Quinte has over other regions, the costs of operating your
business (key industry results from the 2012 KPMG Competitive Alternatives Study) are shown in the
Appendices. The Appendices also offer sample billing from gas, electricity, waste and water, and
property taxes. Labour costs and wage costs, location and education training programs available in
the region are also itemised for you to paint a fuller picture of The Bay of Quinte.
To get a complete perspective of all the region can offer you, please call Chris King, QEDC’s Chief
Executive Officer, or Business Development Officer, Vicki Bristow Ferguson, on 1-613-961-7990.
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If your business depends on market proximity,
The Bay of Quinte region puts you in the centre of the action.
The Bay of
Quinte region
More than 47.5 million people live within 500 kilometres (310
miles) of The Bay of Quinte, and more than half of North America’s
industrial markets are within a day’s truck run.
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Community Profile: Snapshot
The Top 5 Competitive Advantages of The Bay of Quinte region
A skilled workforce enjoys a superior quality of life creating a culture of
dedicated employees to lessen your labour costs.
Location and transportation infrastructure make it easy to access broader
North American markets.
Utility costs (waste, water, electricity, gas) and property taxes are low, and
government incentives help you invest in the region.
There are lower land costs and zero development charges on industrial
developments in The Bay of Quinte.
The region offers continuous improvement of employee talent through
Integrated Workforce Development.
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4.
5.
Population: the region’s two cities and greater rural areas
The Bay of Quinte region has two major urban areas - the cities of Belleville and Quinte West
(Trenton) - and a large rural base with many small communities including the municipality of
Brighton.
See Appendix A for a more detailed list of the rural areas.
Year
2011
City of Quinte West
Municipality
of Brighton
City of
Belleville
43,086
10,928
49,454
Quinte Total
(Quinte West,
Brighton, Belleville)
103,468
Greater Quinte
Total
220,121
Human Resources
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The Bay of Quinte’s broader regional labour force is over 104,000.
About 47.5 million people live within a five-hour drive of The Bay of Quinte.
The area is well-known for its superb quality of life.
The Bay of Quinte’s well-trained, skilled, highly motivated workers are known to have a strong
work ethic.
Adding to the modest labour costs, turnover and absenteeism rates are low in the area.
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Transportation & Logistics
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The Bay of Quinte region also offers unparalleled access to North American markets, proximity
to transportation corridors and international border crossings.
o Ontario’s most efficient highway, the 401, runs through The Bay of Quinte.
o The region is amply served by rail for passengers and cargo.
o Passenger and cargo air service is nearby.
The ideal location offers a competitive advantage in costs. Fully-serviced industrial land is
available, and there is a proactive approval process for development of new buildings.
Industries
The Bay of Quinte’s industrial base has over 350 companies including 120 manufacturers. A strong
food-processing sector, comprised of 35 companies, employs 2200 people. The low cost, high-skilled
labour force has experience and a culture of working in the food and beverage environment.
Surrounding this cluster of food processors are a full range of support services such as cold storage,
warehousing, equipment fabrication and repair, transportation, product supply, customized training,
co-packing and other support services. See Appendix B for a list of Refrigerated Trucking Companies.
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Labour: A Skilled, Dedicated Workforce
Noted for their strong, rural work ethic, the labour force has over 110,000 people within a
45-minute drive. The area’s workforce is business-oriented and less than 20% of the region
is unionized.
The low turnover and minimal absenteeism further decreases the Bay of Quinte’s inexpensive
labour costs. Wages are modest in comparison to the major metropolitan areas in Ontario,
and Canada’s provincial averages.
However, education levels are close to provincial averages in the Bay of Quinte. Among the region’s
103,468 residents, more than 93,000 make on-the-job use of their mechanical, industrial, technical,
computer or other skills. In January 2014 the unemployment rate was 8.6%, which means you can
have your first choice of staff.
The region’s high quality of life attracts families. Spouses and dependents provide an excellent
source of potential full and part-time labour. Canada’s largest Air Force Base (8 Wing CFB Trenton) is
in Quinte West and helps to sustain the bilingual population (English and French-speaking). There is a
large network of young, retired military personnel adding to the region’s high-skilled labour
population.
The Bay of Quinte lifestyle attracts young professionals and suits family life.
See Appendix C for Statistics Canada’s Family Characteristics Demographic Data.
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Workforce Participation
Overall, there is a diverse range of occupations undertaken by The Bay of Quinte labour force,
demonstrating that there are enough people in the area to serve any company’s need. For a detailed
breakdown on labour positions, see Appendix D for Statistics Canada Labour Demographic Data.
The charts below reflect Statistics Canada’s 2011 record of skilled Labour Force Participation in the
Bay of Quinte.
Labour Force by Industry - Greater Quinte
2011 Statistics Canada Labour
Labour Force by Occupation - Greater Quinte Region
2011 Statistics Canada Labour
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Education, Age and Skill Levels in The Bay of Quinte
The Bay of Quinte has a large working-age population, most of whom have secondary and tertiary
levels of education.
For a detailed statistical breakdown of education and skill levels, please see Appendix E. To review
The Bay of Quinte Age Characteristics, see Appendix F.
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Languages
The dominant language in the Bay of Quinte is English. A large
number of people are fluent, or competent, in French. While the
use of languages other than English and French was nominal in
2006, Statistics Canada reports it has risen in 2011. Please see
Appendix G (Language).
Wage Information
The greater Bay of Quinte region is home to a highly motivated labour force of 104,775 men and
women with a wide range of up-to-date mechanical, industrial, computer and other skills.
The highly skilled labour force comes at a reasonable cost. Average wages in the
area are lower than in larger, urban centres and the provincial average. (For
more information on labour costs in Canada, see Appendix H “Basic Costs for
Ontario Employers.”)
Canada offers the second lowest manufacturing wages in the G-7. Wages in the
Bay of Quinte are among Canada’s most competitive rates: unskilled labour
rates here start at $10.25 an hour; the skilled labour rate starts at $14.00 an
hour.
Government assistance programs and Service Canada provide employee training
and wage support to qualified individuals.
8 Wing / CFB Trenton
With Canada’s major air force base in Trenton, aerospace manufacturing in The Bay of Quinte keeps
you close to the end user and helpful liaisons. Set up adjacent to the military in an investment-ready
industrial park. Make use of the multiple logistics companies in the area to access more of North
America. The region has a bilingual French-speaking population due largely to the Canadian Air
Forces Base located here. 8 Wing, CFB Trenton employs approximately 3,200 military and 900
civilian workers. The spouses and dependents provide an excellent source of potential full and parttime labour. Young retired military personnel are an excellent source of skilled labour.
Trenton’s air force base is expanding and investing in new infrastructure. The base is looking for
private sector partners to help with everything from new hangers to the most advanced aviation and
defence technology. So it’s a good time to be in The Bay of Quinte if your company offers:
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Aircraft Engines, Aircraft Parts and Aircraft
Avionics and Electronic Systems
Simulation and Training
Maintenance and Overhaul
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Hourly Wage Rates:
Average
Wage
Job Type
Management
Engineering
Trades,
Equipment
and
Equipment
Operators
Process,
Manufacturing
& Utilities
NOC
Category
($ / hour)
High
Wage
($ /
hour)
Low
Wage
($ /
hour)
Reference
period
111
112
114
211
Financial Managers
Human Resources Managers
Other Administrative Services Managers
Engineering Managers
$36.06
$21.26
$34.67
$44.47
$58.82
$32.00
$56.41
$67.31
$19.71
$15.38
$17.50
$21.00
2011
2006
2011
2011
611
711
721
911
1474
2131
2132
2133
2141
2173
2231
2232
Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers
Construction Managers
Facility Operation and Maintenance Managers
Manufacturing Managers
Purchasing and Inventory Clerks
Civil Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers
Software Engineers
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists and
Technicians
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Electronic Service Technicians (Household and Business Equipment)
Drafting Technologists and Technicians
Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors
Tool and Die Makers
Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System)
Industrial Electricians
Telecommunications Installation and Repair Workers
Sheet Metal Workers
Structural Metal and Platework Fabricators and Fitters
Ironworkers
Welders and Related Machine Operators
Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics (Except Textile)
Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
Machine Operators, Mineral and Metal Processing
Electronics Assemblers, Fabricators, Inspectors and Testers
Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors
Machining Tool Operators
Other Metal Products Machine Operators
Labourers in Mineral and Metal Processing
Labourers in Metal Fabrication
Other Labourers in Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
$22.69
$37.00
$26.92
$40.38
$19.36
$32.48
$33.65
$39.00
$33.65
$37.98
$24.85
$25.00
$42.80
$53.46
$48.08
$60.10
$29.00
$51.28
$53.85
$60.00
$53.14
$58.17
$38.46
$43.00
$13.57
$20.98
$16.38
$20.03
$10.50
$21.33
$21.63
$25.00
$24.00
$24.04
$13.00
$15.65
2010
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
$25.46
$23.13
$22.00
$23.33
$23.00
$23.50
$27.00
$29.00
$18.29
$26.00
$20.00
$27.70
$20.20
$27.00
$27.53
$18.14
$15.00
$17.30
$16.25
$17.00
$19.09
$15.00
$12.00
$43.27
$40.00
$39.00
$35.35
$31.00
$34.25
$37.08
$40.00
$31.17
$35.95
$27.98
$35.65
$33.81
$35.50
$53.18
$23.55
$25.00
$19.10
$22.60
$25.00
$27.00
$23.64
$19.50
$16.40
$15.00
$12.50
$14.00
$15.86
$15.00
$13.25
$19.00
$12.50
$14.00
$14.00
$15.00
$14.00
$17.00
$11.43
$11.00
$10.25
$15.36
$13.00
$11.50
$11.50
$10.75
$10.25
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2007
2007
2011
2006
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2233
2241
2242
2253
7231
7232
7241
7242
7246
7261
7263
7264
7265
7311
7312
9411
9483
9486
9511
9516
9611
9612
9619
As of Feb 5 2013 Employer Region 3515 – Kingston-Quinte-Pembroke
Source: Working in Canada
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Labour costs in the Bay of Quinte is affordable
Yearly Incomes:
In 2011, the yearly average earnings for full-time workers across the Bay of Quinte was $35 000
(CAD) per annum.
For more information on Canadian Hourly Wage Averages for Professional, Management and Trade,
please refer to Appendix I.
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Quality of Life
The Bay of Quinte lifestyle has few parallels, with top ranking for
Quality of Life in Ontario. The relaxed atmosphere of a small city or town mixes
with the first-class amenities of a much larger centre.
Only minutes from Waterfront, recreation options range from sunning or
swimming at Lake Ontario’s many beaches, to boating, walking, biking and skiing.
14 different golf courses welcome residents and tourists. There are
year-round sports teams, a strong art and culture scene as well as a
range of annual Community Events and Festivals.
The QEDC website describes the various lifestyle activities and offers
you reliable links to lifestyle-related websites.
Housing
Housing is more than affordable in The Bay of Quinte. You’ll find large, modern,
family-style homes are priced much lower than Canada’s metropolises.
According to the Quinte and District Real Estate Board Inc., the 2012 January
Average Purchase Price of a residential home in the Quinte area was
$227,131 (CAD) in 2011, to $240,948.
Most homes are owner-occupied, and have more than six rooms. Homes
are well-maintained as shown by the low ‘major repair’ figures in the
2006 Canadian Census (see the rest of this report in Appendix J).
Apartment buildings tend to have fewer than five stories, decreasing the
likelihood of home owners feeling “boxed in” by taller residential buildings.
Appendix K offers detailed information regarding 2011 Population and Dwelling Counts in the Bay Of Quinte.
Climate
The Bay of Quinte is in the fortunate position of being able to
enjoy all four seasons. As a bay, the climate in the area is
moderated, and sheltered from Lake Ontario’s harsher
conditions, reducing the severity of the summer and winter
temperatures.
The average daily maximum temperature in January is
-2.8 º C, while the average daily maximum temperature for July is
26.1º C.
For a complete list of annual temperatures, see Appendix L.
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Location:
The Bay of Quinte is less than a day’s drive to Canada’s major market centres,
and over 50% of all North American Industrial markets. The Bay of Quinte
is strategically positioned off the Highway 401 (Ontario's most important
highway, which travels through the heart of the region). The Highway 401 is the
major transportation route for all of southern Ontario, offering ready access to
major markets both within Canada and the United States.
Serviced and/or available industrial land is located adjacent to the Highway 401.
Understandably, The Bay of Quinte has become a major manufacturing centre,
with over 350 industrial manufacturers (120 manufacturers, 350 industry related service providers trucking, warehouse, etc.).
Driving Distances:
Because the Highway 401 offers a major transportation corridor between Toronto, Montreal and
Ottawa, goods transportation is generally done along the four-lane divided, controlled access
highway.
It is just as easy to cross the United States border from The Bay of Quinte. Even better, certain goods
may be eligible for the F.A.S.T. Border Crossing program (at the nearby Lansdowne Canada/U.S.A.
border crossing) helping you eliminate wait times.
City
Kingston
Peterborough
Toronto
Ottawa
Montreal
Buffalo
Detroit
Philadelphia
New York
Chicago
Atlanta
Kms.
75
100
190
230
360
324
531
711
702
992
1685
Miles
46
62
118
142
223
201
330
442
436
616
1047
Hours
0:45
1:20
1:45
2:35
3:50
4:20
5:20
7:10
7:20
10:00
17:10
Border Crossings
Alexandria Bay/Ivy Lea
Ogdensburg/Prescott
Massena/Cornwall
Lewiston/Queenstown
Niagara Falls
Buffalo/Fort Erie
Port Huron/Sarnia
Detroit/Windsor
Kms.
120
174
248
292
295
320
445
524
Miles
75
108
158
182
183
199
176
325
Hours
1:10
2:00
2:45
4:00
4:00
4:15
5:20
5:20
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Transportation Network
Another great advantage of locating in The Bay of Quinte region is the excellent road, rail, and air
transportation network.
Rail
The Bay of Quinte Region is a major rail terminus for Canada’s two market-dominant
railway companies, Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific (CP), which run
their main Toronto to Montreal freight lines through the area.
Both railways provide freight and express service (piggyback and container
facilities available) to the region, including overnight express service to Toronto and
Montreal as well as intermediate points. Rail sidings exist, or can be extended, to
many of the development sites.
In addition, Via Rail Canada runs a regular passenger schedule to Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa.
Air
The 8 Wing CFB Trenton (located in the Bay of Quinte’s town of Trenton) is Canada’s largest
Air Base. It is available for commercial flights for passenger and cargo uses by prior arrangement with the
Department of National Defence
(DND).
Toronto Pearson International Airport is approximately 1 ¾ hours drive west
and provides regular domestic and international commercial, chartered and
cargo flights to many US and overseas destinations. Also nearby are the
International Airports of Ottawa and Montreal (MacDonald-Cartier Airport
and Dorval and Pierre Elliot Trudeau Airports).
Domestic Airports like Kingston’s Norman Rogers Airport is located
approximately 50 minutes drive east of Belleville and provides regular
commercial flights to and from Toronto Pearson International Airport,
as well as servicing private, chartered and cargo aircraft flight services.
Ports
One of the largest inland ports in the world (located on the St. Lawrence River), the Port of Montreal, is
located only 370 km (285 miles) from the Bay of Quinte. The Bay of Quinte has easy access to the Port of
Montreal (Quebec, Canada) by road or rail. Quebec Highways 10/15/20/30/40 all link to Ontario’s Highway
401. Railways serving the Port of Montreal include CN Intermodal Services and Canadian Pacific (CP), which
like the Highway 401, run through the Bay of Quinte.
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Business Expenses In The Bay Of Quinte
The following charts, taken from the 2012 KPMG Competitive Alternatives Study, document locationsensitive costs across each of the Bay of Quinte’s key industries; in each chart, you’ll see the cost
advantage the Bay of Quinte has over other prominent North American regions.
Plastics & Packaging Costs
Food Processing Costs
Aerospace Sector Costs
General Manufacturing Costs
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Utility Infrastructure
Competitive electrical, water and sewage rates further strengthen the Bay of Quinte’s
competitive advantages. Appendix M shows municipal utility rates from
gas, electricity, water, and wastewater in the Bay of Quinte. Appendix N provides
2013 tax rate data.
The Bay of Quinte region is well-served by broadband telecommunications
infrastructure from various providers including Bell Canada, Cogeco and others in
the region. Even the region’s rural areas are now part of the new Eastern Ontario
Regional Network (EORN).

Cogeco Fibre Services: Cogeco Business Solutions Fibre Services provides
dedicated and secure connectivity for business. They offer highly scalable
and secure Ethernet connectivity with up to 10 Gbps plus dedicated Internet,
delivered across a proprietary cutting-edge fibre-optic network of more
than 11,000 kilometres.
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EORN includes: A 5,500-km network of new and existing fibre optic cable, with 160 new
access points for Internet Service Providers. Residents and businesses receive high-speed
through wired, wireless or satellite technology, depending on the best fit for your area.
EORN is already negotiating with Internet service providers to increase coverage area,
bandwidth and speed, while bridging the urban-rural price gap.
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Bell Canada: The infrastructure in the Bay of Quinte is the same as Canada’s major market
centres. The High-Speed telecommunications features:
-Fibre optic cable
-Centrex DMS 100 switch
-ISDN, ADSL
-Bell Canada’s diversified, self-healing back
Workforce Training: Colleges and Continuous Improvement
Facilities
The region’s fine primary, secondary, and tertiary school programs prepare our citizens for their
work. The Bay of Quinte region is a leader in the province for preparing and updating the workforce
for employment in the food-processing sector. There are multiple, high-quality training sites and
programs nearby:
 Local colleges
 Corporate training facilities
 Universities
The Bay of Quinte’s education organizations, including the Loyalist Training & Knowledge Centre and
the Academy of Learning, offer customized employee-training programs.
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Furthermore, QEDC’s Manufacturing Workforce Strategy encourages training and internships.
The region has full access to Provincial and Federal labour programs. Service Canada supports the
labour force by subsidizing employee training and wages. In recent years, QEDC, through its Food
and Beverage Training series and the Integrated Workforce Development System, obtained $6
million to provide wage subsidies and training rebates to companies located in the region.
Local Colleges & Corporate Training Facilities
Loyalist College
Campuses: Belleville, Bancroft
www.loyalistcollege.com
Loyalist is open to working with industry partners to develop
programming, whether to better prepare graduating secondary
students, to retrain workers for their industry, or to provide customized
training to increase productivity. Such training could range from
individual courses to certificates, diploma programs, or relevant
apprenticeships.
Loyalist College Post
Secondary Programs Include:
 BioFood
 BioTechnician
 Chef Training
 Chemical Laboratory
Assistant
 Chemical Engineering
 Electronic Engineering
 Electrical Techniques
 Manufacturing Engineering
 Mechanical Techniques
Here are some of the exciting initiatives Loyalist College already offers
the business community:
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Loyalist College’s association with the renowned Guelph Food Technology Centre, allows for
local delivery of the latest food and beverage training and education programs. A recent study
of the food-processing sector described Loyalist College as having the most effective and
tailored food processing training curricula, keeping business in the region at the forefront of
their industry
.
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Loyalist also has the province’s first Food Processing Operator Apprenticeship
training program. The program allows organizations to focus on other fronts while
the centre takes care of the in-class training required to train food-processing
operators. Kellogg Canada’s employees have completed the first module (focused
on quality, food safety and security) of the program. Other modules include
"electrical, mechanical, automation, computer, safety management, environmental
and continuous improvement skills totalling 300 hours of in-school learning.
Employers participating in this program are eligible to receive an Apprenticeship
tax credit of $10,000 per apprentice per year up to 4 years. In addition the Ministry of
Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) makes a contribution towards the in-class
component of the training. See Appendix O for a breakdown of modules offered.
 The Loyalist Training and Development Centre specializes in industrial training
with customized courses to develop a wide range of skills. These include
mechanical, electrical, fork lift training, PLCs, SPCs, welding, hydraulics,
pneumatics, machine shop, health and safety issues including all compliance
training, as well as, organizational and personal development skills including,
leadership, supervision, team skills, communication skills, personal
effectiveness, ISO 9000 and many more.
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
Loyalist College is home to a Sustainable Skills, Technology and Life Sciences Centre. The
state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to a wide range of skills training including leading-edge
programs in manufacturing, multi-modal transportation including aviation, skilled trades,
biotechnology and environmental sciences. Incubator space will be made available to
companies interested in occupying space at the new centre.
Loyalist College’s Sustainable Skills, Technology and Life Sciences Centre
Academy of Learning
Campus: Belleville
www.academyol.com
The Academy of Learning offers hardware Diplomas, (Computer Service Technician and PC Support Specialist)
and Software Diplomas (MicroComputer Software Support and Computerized Accounting). The Ministry of
Education and Training recognizes all certificates and diplomas. Diplomas can take up to 10 months to
complete, but individual courses are also available for people looking to upgrade their computer skills.
Universities
There are four major Ontario universities within a one-hour drive from the Bay of Quinte region:
Queen's University (Kingston), Royal Military College (Kingston), Trent University
(Peterborough) and the Ontario Institute of Technology (Oshawa).
Furthermore, most of Ontario’s universities are within a three-hour drive, given the Bay of Quinte
region’s prime location.
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For Further Support:
For further information please contact the Quinte Economic Development Commission, as follows:
Main Telephone:
Toll Free:
Fax:
Email:
Website:
(613) 961-7990
1-866-961-7990
(613) 961-7998
info@quintedevelopment.com
www.quintedevelopment.com
Chris King, Ec. D.
Chief Executive Officer
Extension: 231
chris@quintedevelopment.com
Vicki Bristow Ferguson
Business Development Officer
Extension: 230
vicki@quintedevelopment.com
Rachael Lamb
Administrative Assistant
Extension: 228
Rachael@quintedevelopment.com
Mike Hewitt, Coordinator
Manufacturing Resource Centre (MRC)
Extension: 226
mike@quintedevelopment.com
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APPENDIX A: Detailed List of the Bay of Quinte’s Communities
The Quinte Economic Development Commission (QEDC) embraces the Municipality of Brighton, City of Quinte West (Trenton) and the City of Belleville
.
The Greater Bay of Quinte region includes the communities/or census districts as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Hastings Highlands
Faraday Township (Town of Bancroft)
Wollaston/Limerick
Marmora & Lake
Trent Hills (Town of Campbellford)
6. Stirling/Rawdon
7. Cramahe Township
8. Alnwick Haldiman
9. Hamilton Township
10. Municipality of Brighton
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
City of Quinte West (Trenton) 16. Greater Napanee
Prince Edward County
17. Tweed (Town)
City of Belleville
18. Centre Hastings (Town of Madoc)
Tyendinaga
19. Tudor & Cashel
Town of Deseronto
20. Carlow / Mayor
West - Toronto
East – Kingston
APPENDIX B: Listing of Refrigerated Trucking Companies
Located in the Bay of Quinte Region
ERB TRANSPORT LTD.
Employees: 200
Website: www.erbgroup.com
CHOICE REEFER SYSTEMS
Employees: 50
Website: www.crstrucking.com
CHILL CHAIN LOGISTICS LTD.
Employees: 14
Website: www.chillchainlogistics.com
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APPENDIX C: 2011 Statistics Demographic Data
(Family Characteristics)
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APPENDIX D: 2011 Statistics Canada Demographic Data
(Labour)
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APPENDIX E: 2011Statistics Canada Demographic Data
(Education)
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APPENDIX F: 2011 Statistics Canada Demographic Data
(Age Characteristics)
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APPENDIX G: 2011 Statistics Canada Demographic Data
(Language)
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APPENDIX H: Guide to Basic Employer Costs in
Ontario
A Guide to Employer Benefit Costs
Fringe Benefits
Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
* to maximum premium of Cdn$2,163.15/year (2010)
Employment Insurance Commission
* to maximum premium of Cdn$1046.30**/year (2010)
** Unless a reduced premium rate applies
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
* Varies (depends on industry and # of employees)
Rate for Motor Vehicle Assembly Operations (2010)
Rate for Electric Power Generation (2010)
Rate for Pharmaceuticals & Medicines (2010)
Mandatory
Paid by Employer
4.95%
2.42%**
3.03%
0.76%
0.80%
Employer's Health Tax (EHT)
Applied to eligible payroll over Cdn$400,000
1.95%
(2 weeks)
Vacation
Paid Public Holidays
(9 days)
Pension Contribution
Group Insurance
* Life, Health, Sickness, Dental, Vision, Physical/Mental Fitness
TOTAL
4.00%
3.60%
N/A
N/A
19.95%
Source: Canada Revenue Agency; Workplace Safety and Insurance Board; Employment Standards Branch, Ministry of Labour;
Ministry of Finance; Statistics Canada (6/2010)
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APPENDIX I: Service Canada’s Wage and Occupation Data
Average
Wage
Job Type
Management
Engineering
Trades,
Equipment
and
Equipment
Operators
Process,
Manufacturing
& Utilities
NOC
Category
($ / hour)
High
Wage
($ /
hour)
Low
Wage
($ /
hour)
Reference
period
111
112
114
211
Financial Managers
Human Resources Managers
Other Administrative Services Managers
Engineering Managers
$36.06
$21.26
$34.67
$44.47
$58.82
$32.00
$56.41
$67.31
$19.71
$15.38
$17.50
$21.00
2011
2006
2011
2011
611
711
721
911
1474
2131
2132
2133
2141
2173
2231
2232
Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers
Construction Managers
Facility Operation and Maintenance Managers
Manufacturing Managers
Purchasing and Inventory Clerks
Civil Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers
Software Engineers
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists and
Technicians
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Electronic Service Technicians (Household and Business Equipment)
Drafting Technologists and Technicians
Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors
Tool and Die Makers
Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System)
Industrial Electricians
Telecommunications Installation and Repair Workers
Sheet Metal Workers
Structural Metal and Platework Fabricators and Fitters
Ironworkers
Welders and Related Machine Operators
Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics (Except Textile)
Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
Machine Operators, Mineral and Metal Processing
Electronics Assemblers, Fabricators, Inspectors and Testers
Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors
Machining Tool Operators
Other Metal Products Machine Operators
Labourers in Mineral and Metal Processing
Labourers in Metal Fabrication
Other Labourers in Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
$22.69
$37.00
$26.92
$40.38
$19.36
$32.48
$33.65
$39.00
$33.65
$37.98
$24.85
$25.00
$42.80
$53.46
$48.08
$60.10
$29.00
$51.28
$53.85
$60.00
$53.14
$58.17
$38.46
$43.00
$13.57
$20.98
$16.38
$20.03
$10.50
$21.33
$21.63
$25.00
$24.00
$24.04
$13.00
$15.65
2010
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
$25.46
$23.13
$22.00
$23.33
$23.00
$23.50
$27.00
$29.00
$18.29
$26.00
$20.00
$27.70
$20.20
$27.00
$27.53
$18.14
$15.00
$17.30
$16.25
$17.00
$19.09
$15.00
$12.00
$43.27
$40.00
$39.00
$35.35
$31.00
$34.25
$37.08
$40.00
$31.17
$35.95
$27.98
$35.65
$33.81
$35.50
$53.18
$23.55
$25.00
$19.10
$22.60
$25.00
$27.00
$23.64
$19.50
$16.40
$15.00
$12.50
$14.00
$15.86
$15.00
$13.25
$19.00
$12.50
$14.00
$14.00
$15.00
$14.00
$17.00
$11.43
$11.00
$10.25
$15.36
$13.00
$11.50
$11.50
$10.75
$10.25
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2007
2007
2011
2006
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2233
2241
2242
2253
7231
7232
7241
7242
7246
7261
7263
7264
7265
7311
7312
9411
9483
9486
9511
9516
9611
9612
9619
Source: www.workingincanada.gc.ca
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APPENDIX J: 2011 Statistics Canada Demographic Data (Private
Dwelling Characteristics, Selected Family Characteristics,
Selected Household Characteristics)
Source: Quinte District Association
of Realtors Inc.
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APPENDIX K: 2011 Statistics Canada Demographic Data
(Population and Dwelling Counts)
APPENDIX L: Climate Data Comparison for the Bay Of Quinte
APPENDIX M: Sample Utility Rate Data for the Bay of Quinte
City of Belleville – Electricity – Provider - Veridian Connections
City of Belleville – Water & Sewage Rates
Note: 1,000 Imperial Gallons = 4,546.09 cubic metres (m3)
Water Rates – Monthly Water Consumption (per cubic metre - m3)
Metered
First 455 cubic metres
Next 22,275 cubic metres
Over 22,730 cubic metres
Bulk
$1.39
$1.06
$0.64
$1.39
Sewer Rates – Surcharge as a % of Water Charges
Applied to Water Consumption, Service and Flat Rate Charges
General Service
First 22,730 cubic metres 91%
Over 22, 730 cubic metres 60%
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Quinte Economic Development Commission
City of Quinte West (Trenton) and Municipality of Brighton
Electricity Provider – Hydro One
City of Quinte West (Trenton) - Water and Wastewater
*Source: www.quintewest.on.ca
Water Rates
Monthly Base Charge:
Rate Structure:
Bulk Water Rate:
$10.00 per month (Based on a 5/8" & 3/4" meter)
$ 1.02 per cubic metre $2.90 per /100 cubic feet
$ 8.35 per 1000 gallons
Sewer Rates
Monthly Base Charge:
Wastewater Plant Financing Charge:
Rate Structure:
Bulk Septage Disposal:
$10.00 per month (Based on a 5/8" & 3/4" meter)
$ 6.00 per month (Based on a 5/8" & 3/4" meter)
$ 0.92 per cubic metre
$2.61 per/100 cubic feet
$22.00 per cubic metre
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Municipality of Brighton – Water and Wastewater Data
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Union Gas Rates–City of Belleville, City of Quinte West (Trenton), Municipality of Brighton
SMALL VOLUME FIRM SERVICE RATES
(Uses under 50,000 m3 per year)
3
Rates Description
PRICE PER M
Delivery Charges:
3
First 100 m
per month @
3
Next 200 m
per month @
3
Next 200 m
per month @
3
Next 500 m
per month @
3
Over 1000 m
per month @
7.5664¢ /m3
7.0559¢ /m3
6.6932¢ /m3
6.3604¢ /m3
6.0855¢ /m3
Monthly Customer Charge
$21.00
Notes:
(1) The Delivery-Price Adjustment is composed of a temporary credit of
0.0578¢/m3 for the period October 1 2012 to March 31, 2013.
Source: www.uniongas.com
LARGE VOLUME GENERAL FIRM SERVICE RATES
(Uses over 50,000 m3 per year)
3
Rates Description
PRICE PER M
Delivery Charges:
3
First 1,000 m
per month @
3
Next 9,000 m
per month @
3
Next 20,000 m
per month @
3
Next 70,000 m
per month @
3
Over 100,000 m
per month @
7.6984¢ /m3
6.2848¢ /m3
5.4786¢ /m3
4.9625¢ /m3
3.0073¢ /m3
Delivery-Price Adjustment
(4.3773) (1)
Monthly Customer Charge
$70.00
Notes:
(1) The Delivery-Price Adjustment is composed of a temporary charge of 0.2623 cents/m3 for the period
February 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 and a temporary credit of (4.6396) cent/m3 for the period
April 1, 2013 to September 30, 2013
Source: www.uniongas.com
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APPENDIX N: Sample Municipal Tax Rate Data
Region
Industrial
Occupied
Large
Industrial
New Construction
Industrial
BELLEVILLE -2013
Belleville Urban
Cannifton Urban
Cannifton Rural
Thurlow Rural
0.04890615
0.04780694
0.04468782
0.03977678
QUINTE WEST-2013
Levy Ward 1
Levy Ward 2
Levy Ward 3
Levy Ward 4
0.04273122
0.03914659
0.03906662
0.04006154
-
0.04458177
0.04074990
0.04066442
0.04172796
0.04560615
0.04450694
0.04138782
0.03647678
0.03943122
0.03584659
0.03576662
0.03676154
BRIGHTON -2013
0.04189764
-
APPENDIX O: Loyalist College: Food Processing Operator
Apprenticeship Training Program Modules
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