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The industrial base of the Thompson Shuswap is well diversified and has enjoyed job growth in most sectors, especially the service industries. The area is comprised of a very diverse economy and is not dependent on any one industry. According to the Human Resources Skills Development Canada Thompson Shuswap Environmental Scan 2005/2006, Kamloops has a well-educated diverse labour force of more than 49,000 workers (15+) who support a wide range of economic sectors.
The largest portion of the working population in the Kamloops area is employed in the retail trade industry and service sectors. The top four industry sectors by number of workers in the Thompson Shuswap Area are manufacturing (38,000 people working), health care (27,000 people working) construction (24,200 people working) and accommodation, food and beverage (23,500 people working) in these industries.
Labour Force by Industry, Kamloops and Remainder of TNRD 1996, 2001
More than 47,000 people are working in Kamloops. The average 2005 unemployment rate is 6.2% compared to 10.2 % in 2003. The number of people on employment insurance claims has been declining due in part to a slowly improving local economy.
The Thompson Rivers University and a large number of private educational institutions give residents of Kamloops easy access to post-secondary education and training opportunities. Each year more than 1500 students are graduating from academic and vocational studies earning certificates, diplomas, bachelor degrees and soon, master degrees. Many employers find Kamloops an attractive place to do business due to the large pool of well educated and skilled labour.
The number of self-employed people in Kamloops continues to grow, as does the number of small businesses. According to the business license department for the City of Kamloops, during the previous 5 years the number of new business licenses issued in Kamloops has increased by 1.09 %. An increase from 4,283 licenses issued in 2000 to 4,633 issued in 2004. From May 2004 to May 2005 business licenses have increased 70%. In 2005 to date, new business licenses have risen 32 per cent overall.
Top Ten Major Employers in Kamloops
Labour Force Participation Rates for Kamloops
Employment Insurance Recipients - Kamloops and Area
Largest Claim Groups - Thompson/Shuswap
