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Labour Force

The life science sector
is one of Hamilton’s

largest employers. Survey 4,143 Student Placements
respondents employ
36,649 individuals across
private- and public sector 6,709 Researchers
organizations, who
collectively earned $3.05
billion in wages in 2020.

36,649 Employees 7,380 Care Providers
Included in this total are:
6,709 researchers making
breakthrough discoveries,

helping Hamilton earn its
reputation as a research hub; 62,004
7,380 care providers work Total Students
on the front lines delivering (Post-Secondary)
care to patients; and 4,143
co-op students engaged
in experiential learning,
absorbing the skills and
experience needed to launch non-stem undergrad + graduate

their careers. program – 30,382 (49%)
stem undergrad – 28,521 (46%)

stem graduate – 3,101 (5%)

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