{"id":1342,"date":"2025-12-09T15:56:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T15:56:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/?p=1342"},"modified":"2025-12-10T16:27:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T16:27:56","slug":"durham-region-top-industries-leading-employers-2025-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/durham-region-top-industries-leading-employers-2025-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Durham Region \u2013 Top Industries &#038; Leading Employers &#8211; 2025 Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/durham-region-top-industries-leading-employers-2025-report\/#Durham_Region_%E2%80%93_Top_Industries_Leading_Employers_2025_Report\" >Durham Region \u2013 Top Industries &amp; Leading Employers (2025 Report)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/durham-region-top-industries-leading-employers-2025-report\/#1_Health_Care_Social_Assistance\" >1. Health Care &amp; Social Assistance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/durham-region-top-industries-leading-employers-2025-report\/#Key_Employers\" >Key Employers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/durham-region-top-industries-leading-employers-2025-report\/#2_Educational_Services\" >2. Educational Services<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/durham-region-top-industries-leading-employers-2025-report\/#Key_Employers-2\" >Key Employers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/durham-region-top-industries-leading-employers-2025-report\/#3_Energy_Utilities\" >3. Energy &amp; Utilities<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/durham-region-top-industries-leading-employers-2025-report\/#Key_Employers-3\" >Key Employers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/durham-region-top-industries-leading-employers-2025-report\/#4_Manufacturing_Industrial\" >4. Manufacturing &amp; Industrial<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/durham-region-top-industries-leading-employers-2025-report\/#Key_Employers-4\" >Key Employers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/durham-region-top-industries-leading-employers-2025-report\/#5_Transportation_Warehousing_Logistics\" >5. Transportation, Warehousing &amp; Logistics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/durham-region-top-industries-leading-employers-2025-report\/#Key_Employers-5\" >Key Employers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/durham-region-top-industries-leading-employers-2025-report\/#Summary_Outlook_for_2026\" >Summary &amp; Outlook for 2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\" data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"32\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Durham_Region_%E2%80%93_Top_Industries_Leading_Employers_2025_Report\"><\/span>Durham Region \u2013 Top Industries &amp; Leading Employers (2025 Report)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Prepared by HotJobAds.ca &amp; JobsHiringNearMe.ca<\/p>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Durham Region continues to be one of Ontario\u2019s fastest-growing economic zones, supported by a diverse mix of industries, strong population growth, major public-sector anchors, and expanding employment opportunities across all municipalities. This report highlights the Top 5 Industries shaping Durham\u2019s workforce and identifies the Top 10 Employers across these core sectors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"32\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Health_Care_Social_Assistance\"><\/span>1. Health Care &amp; Social Assistance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Health care remains one of Durham\u2019s most critical and rapidly expanding sectors, driven by hospitals, mental health facilities, long-term care operators, and community support organizations. Aging demographics and strong regional investment continue to fuel employment demand.<\/p>\n<h3 data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"18.719999\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Employers\"><\/span>Key Employers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Lakeridge Health \u2014 Regional hospital network (Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Bowmanville, Port Perry)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences \u2014 Specialized mental health hospital in Whitby<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Chartwell Retirement Residences \u2014 Multiple long-term care and retirement facilities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Revera Inc. \u2014 Senior living and long-term care homes across Durham<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Bayshore Home Health \u2014 Home-care and community support services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">SE Health \u2014 Community nursing and health-care support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Extendicare \u2014 Long-term care and rehabilitation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">March of Dimes Canada \u2014 Disability and rehabilitation supports<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Carea Community Health Centre \u2014 Primary care and health education services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">VON Canada \u2014 Home-care, nursing, and senior support programs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"32\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Educational_Services\"><\/span>2. Educational Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Durham\u2019s education sector provides thousands of skilled jobs across K\u201312, post-secondary, research, and administrative support roles. Public investment and enrolment growth continue to drive hiring.<\/p>\n<h3 data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"18.719999\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Employers-2\"><\/span>Key Employers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Durham District School Board (DDSB) \u2014 Largest K\u201312 employer in the region<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) \u2014 Catholic public education system<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Durham College \u2014 Major employer in trades, technology, business, health sciences<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Ontario Tech University \u2014 Leading STEM-focused university<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Trent University Durham \u2014 Expanding liberal arts and graduate programs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Private Career Colleges (various) \u2014 Training and adult learning institutions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Daycare &amp; Early Learning Centres (multiple employers)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Whitby Montessori &amp; Private Schools<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Kumon \/ Sylvan Learning Centres<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Regional education administration offices (support and operational staff)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"32\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Energy_Utilities\"><\/span>3. Energy &amp; Utilities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Durham is home to some of the most important energy infrastructure in Canada, particularly in nuclear power generation. The sector provides high-wage, highly skilled jobs and drives substantial local supply-chain activity.<\/p>\n<h3 data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"18.719999\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Employers-3\"><\/span>Key Employers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Ontario Power Generation (OPG) \u2014 Major provincial employer<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Darlington Nuclear Generating Station \u2014 One of North America\u2019s largest nuclear facilities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Pickering Nuclear Generating Station \u2014 Key supplier to Ontario\u2019s electrical grid<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Elexicon Energy \u2014 Local hydro utility serving Durham municipalities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">AECOM \/ Hatch Ltd. \u2014 Engineering firms supporting nuclear modernization<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">BWXT Canada \u2014 Nuclear component manufacturing (regional supplier)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Cameco Fuel Manufacturing \u2014 Nuclear fuel services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Siemens Canada (Energy division) \u2014 Engineering services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Osmose Utilities Services \u2014 Utility infrastructure contractor<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Black &amp; McDonald \u2014 Large employer in energy and industrial services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"32\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Manufacturing_Industrial\"><\/span>4. Manufacturing &amp; Industrial<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Manufacturing remains a foundational pillar of Durham\u2019s economy, with strengths in automotive, food production, industrial materials, and advanced manufacturing. Ongoing investment in automation and electric-vehicle supply chain opportunities continues to support industrial growth.<\/p>\n<h3 data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"18.719999\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Employers-4\"><\/span>Key Employers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">General Motors Canada (GM Oshawa Assembly) \u2014 Automotive manufacturing &amp; stamping<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Lactalis Canada \u2014 Dairy and food production<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Gerdau (Whitby Steel Mill) \u2014 Steel manufacturing and recycling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Kruger Products \u2014 Tissue and paper products manufacturing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Lear Corporation \u2014 Automotive seating and electronics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Siemens Canada \u2014 Energy and industrial technology manufacturing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">St. Marys Cement \u2014 Construction materials manufacturing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Kubota Canada \u2014 Agricultural and industrial equipment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Apex Automation \u2014 Industrial automation technology<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Atlantic Packaging \u2014 Corrugated packaging manufacturing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"32\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Transportation_Warehousing_Logistics\"><\/span>5. Transportation, Warehousing &amp; Logistics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Durham\u2019s position along the Highway 401 corridor makes it a strategic logistics hub. Growth in e-commerce, distribution, and courier services continues to fuel this fast-moving sector.<\/p>\n<h3 data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"18.719999\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Employers-5\"><\/span>Key Employers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Purolator \u2014 Regional distribution and courier operations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Canada Post (Sorting &amp; Distribution Centres)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">UPS Canada \u2014 Parcel logistics and warehousing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">FedEx Express Canada \u2014 Courier and freight logistics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Amazon Logistics Partners \u2014 Third-party delivery contractors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Metro Distribution Centres (GTA East proximity)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Walmart Distribution (regional supply chain integrations)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Loblaw Distribution &amp; Transportation Networks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Bulk carriers \/ freight transport companies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">401 Corridor Logistics Providers (multiple employers)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"32\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_Outlook_for_2026\"><\/span>Summary &amp; Outlook for 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Durham Region\u2019s job market is being shaped by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">High-growth public-sector anchors (health care, education)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Major infrastructure and energy projects (OPG modernization, nuclear upgrades)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Expanding logistics capacity driven by e-commerce demand<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Strong manufacturing resurgence (automotive and food production)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Rapid population growth fueling construction, retail, and services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">With a skilled workforce and a growing business base, Durham remains one of Ontario\u2019s most promising regions for employers, job seekers, and economic development partners.<\/p>\n<p data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/9E32FE30-2626-41BF-8408-3F6A24F5E05F-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/9E32FE30-2626-41BF-8408-3F6A24F5E05F-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/9E32FE30-2626-41BF-8408-3F6A24F5E05F-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/9E32FE30-2626-41BF-8408-3F6A24F5E05F-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/9E32FE30-2626-41BF-8408-3F6A24F5E05F.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Durham Region \u2013 Top Industries &amp; Leading Employers (2025 Report) Prepared by HotJobAds.ca &amp; JobsHiringNearMe.ca Durham Region continues to be one of Ontario\u2019s fastest-growing economic zones, supported by a diverse mix of industries, strong population growth, major public-sector anchors, and expanding employment opportunities across all municipalities. 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