1. Manufacturing Sector Skills Needs Assessment 2010 Survey
For the Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities

2. Project overview
MTCU commissioned the survey and selected Eastern Ontario Manufacturers’ Network (EOMN) to assess the regional skills development needs
EOMN selected Algonquin College to administer the survey
Both individuals and companies were surveyed
Individuals involved and/or employed in the manufacturing sector
Regional companies with manufacturing-related industry codes
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3. Survey Area Lanark Leeds & Grenville Lennox & Addington Ottawa
Prescott & Russell
Renfrew (parts of)
Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry
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4. Goals The MTCU’s goal: Better understand the skills needed to:
Enhance training effectiveness in the region
Make skills more readily available in the region
Support regional economic growth
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5. manufacturing overview
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manufacturing overview
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6. Manufacturing Matters
In Canada, manufacturing comprises 30% of GDP and 10% of employment
In Ontario, manufacturing comprises 38% of GDP and 12% of employment
Ontario is the second largest manufacturing jurisdiction in North America, second to California
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7. Manufacturing Matters
Our Survey Region
manufacturing sector comprises:
~600 companies
<30,000 employees
in the next 3 years:
manufacturers plan to hire ~5% new employees
population is expected to increase 3%
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8. Survey overview MTCU Skills Assessment Survey 2010
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9. All Sectors Appropriately Represented
Industry Code
Industry Sector
Eastern Ontario Companies
Survey Respondents
Number %
334
Computer and electronic product manufacturing
165
28.3%
29.6% 40
332
Fabricated metal product manufacturing 69
11.8%
11.1% 15
323
Printing and related support activities 44
7.5%
4.4% 6
339
Miscellaneous manufacturing 42
7.2%
5.9% 8
333
Machinery manufacturing 38
6.5%
5.2% 7
336
Transportation equipment manufacturing 32
5.5%
6.7% 9
321
Wood product manufacturing 28
4.8%
325
Chemical manufacturing 26
4.5%
326
Plastics and rubber products manufacturing
335
Electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing 19
3.3%
314
Textile product mills
2.6%
0.7% 1
315
Clothing manufacturing 14
2.4%
2.2% 3
331
Primary Metal Manufacturing 13
1.5% 2
337
Furniture and related product manufacturing
3.7% 5
311
Food manufacturing 12
2.1%
3.0% 4
327
Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing
322
Paper manufacturing
1.4%
0.0%
316
Leather and allied product manufacturing
313
Textile mills
0.3%
324
Petroleum and coal products manufacturing
(not identified) 18
Grand Total
584
100.0%
153
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10. All Municipalities Appropriately Represented
Municipality
Eastern Ontario Companies
Survey Respondents
Number %
Ottawa
399
68.3% 88
65.2%
Leeds and Grenville 53
9.1% 12
8.9%
Stormont, Dundas and
Glengarry 39
6.7% 11
8.1%
Renfrew County 37
6.3%
Prescott and Russell 30
5.1% 5
3.7%
Lanark County 26
4.5% 8
5.9%
(not identified) 18
Grand Total
584
100.0%
153
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11. Survey Results MTCU Skills Assessment Survey 2010
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12. Survey Region Manufacturing Sectors
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13. Company Size Almost 50% are <20 employees
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14. Skills Needed by Employees Categories
From most needed to least needed:
Communication
Quality Management
Supply Chain
Operation Management
Business
Management
Advanced Manufacture
Green Technology
Health & Safety
Technical
Trade Specific
Most needed
“Soft skills” are most needed
Least needed
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15. Topic: Preferred Training Methods
In order of preference:
On job 82%
On site 59%
Online 36%
Focused topics 36%
In class 32%
Apprenticeship programs 30%
Conferences 28%
Hybrid 24%
Most preferred
Least preferred
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16. Skills Priorities When Hiring
In order of Importance:
Engineering 46%
Computer & Electronics 39%
Specific Skills 38%
Technical Diploma 34%
Quality Management 31%
General Business 21%
Supply Chain Management 16%
Business Management 15%
Other 22%
Most important
Least important
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17. Individual Preference vs. Company Need
Preferred Sector
Corporate %
Individual %
Surplus / (Shortage) %
Computer / Electronic 19 50 31
Metal Products 13 20 7
Machinery / Equipment 11 8
(4)
Wood Products
(8)
Paper / Printing 4 2
(2)
Food Processing
Textiles / Clothing
Petroleum / Chemical 1 5
Other 38 15
Disconnect
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18. Geographic Diversity of Needs
Main Categories
Ottawa
Lanark
Leeds & Grenville
Prescott & Russell
Renfrew
Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry
Communication ■ ■ 
Quality Management  ■
Advanced
Manufacturing
Operations
Management
Supply Chain
Business
Green Technology
Technical
Trade Specific
Safety & Health
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19. Geographic Diversity of Needs
Four Most Important Skills In each Municipality
Trade-specific skills
Ottawa
Lanark
Leeds & Grenville
Prescott & Russell
Renfrew
Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry
General Assembly ■
Machinist
Millwright
Carpentry
Electronics Assembly
Soldering
Tool Die Making
Welding
Mould Making
Precision Sheet Metal
Mechanic
Medical Device Assembly
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20. Feedback on Apprenticeship Programs
Used the program 31
Not applicable 21
Applicable and not used 59
Unaware of set-up process 20
Lack of funding 12
Lack of suitable location 8
Other reasons 24
Program is
underutilized
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21. Survey Results Summary
There are 600 manufacturing companies in Survey Region of Eastern Ontario
5% hiring expected in next 3 years
Significant difference between individual employment wishes and corporate hiring needs must be addressed
Significant training is needed to enhance productivity and find employees
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22. Survey Results Summary - 2
Training priorities vary by municipality
A variety of training approaches is needed
The apprenticeship program is underutilized and not well understood by companies
Most manufacturing companies are small but excluded from financial support programs
Education funding needs to support business needs, not just what the students want
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23. Next Steps
Develop an implementation plan, possibly in conjunction with the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, to:
Promote manufacturing as a career choice in the High Schools
Promote the need for manufacturing skills training in colleges and universities.
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24. Next Steps Provide on-going survey support to:
Maintain knowledge of the size of the manufacturing industry in Eastern Ontario and its contribution to the GDP
Determine key concerns for the manufacturing community
Explore the key concerns of the manufacturing community from a training perspective.
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25. Next Steps Enhance Work Experience Opportunities during training:
Investigate and address Apprenticeship Program issues to increase corporate participation and successful apprentice completion.
Increase co-op program availability and use so that non-trades students have access to work experience development.
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