Working in York Region

Whether you are looking for a job or starting your own business, York Region is the perfect choice.

There are many reasons why York Region is a place of business and opportunity:

• Well-educated, diverse workforce with global connections
• Largest employers include world-class organizations
• One of the strongest, most diverse economies in Canada
• Excellent transportation system and transit service
• Towns and cities close to Toronto
• Millions of customers are only a short distance away

More than 500,000 people are employed in over 29,500 businesses in York Region. As one of the largest urban areas in North America, York Region has the third largest workforce in Ontario. Our communities continue to grow and prosper because of a strong and diverse economy.

York Region's major industries include:

• Business Services
• Biotechnology
• Information Technology (IT)
• Construction
• Manufacturing

Links

To find out more about working in York Region, here are some helpful business links:

• Chambers of Commerce - nine chambers in York Region that list municipal business opportunities and activities
• York Economic Insights - lists regional business events, economic forecasts and the latest developments in the York Region business community
• York Region Business Strategy - general information on potential economic development opportunities in York Region
  
• Online Business Directory - York Region's online business directory lists contact information for over 28,000 businesses in York Region