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GREAT EMPLOYERS








            The  Town  of  Langenburg  has  595  people  in  its EMPLOYMENT RATE
            labour  force  (R.M.  of  Langenburg-  305).  About
            12.6% of Langenburg residents are self-employed.
            Langenburg's  unemployment  rate  is  low  and
            reaches just 3.2 %. It is below the national average
            of  7.8%.  A  regional  labour  force  of  41,500  is
            available  within  the  area  that  covers  32,600
            square kms.

            The percentage of Langenburg residents (aged 25-
            64)  who  have  a  high  school  certificate,  post-
            secondary  diploma  or  degree  is  almost  70%.  The
            most  popular  fields  of  study  are  engineering,  In  the  last  two  census,  Langenburg  employment  rates
            health, education and agriculture.               grew by 10.5%. That reflects positive economic conditions

                                                             in  the  community,  and  implies  that  people  looking  for  a
            LABOUR FORCE BY OCCUPATION
                                                             job are getting matched to an employer.
                                        Town     R.M.
            Sales and service           120         20       The participation rate in Langenburg is 63.4% (2016) and in
            Trades and transport        110         65       the last two census grew by 8.7%. Growth shows that more
            Education, law, government  105         15       people in Langenburg are involved in the labour force and
            Natural resources           65            55     contributing to the community's economy.
            Business and finance        55            35
            Health                      55            20     EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
            Management                  50            85
            Sciences                    15            10     Langenburg  and  area  has  a  blend  of  international
            Manufacturing               10            0      corporations,    locally-owned    businesses,    national
                                                             franchises and strong local farms employing hundreds of
            LABOUR FORCE BY INDUSTRY                         people.  Main  industries  employing  people  are:  mining

                                       Town     R.M.         (220), health care (130), agriculture (130), and retail (85).
            Mining                     145         75        Some of the largest employers in the area (>75
            Health care                105         25        employees):
            Retail                     60           25          Saskatchewan Health Authority (10,000+)
            Education                  55           10          The Mosaic Potash Esterhazy, SK  (825)
            Construction               30           10          Nutrien, Rocanville, SK (750)
            Manufacturing              20           10          Russell Redi-Mix Concrete/Langenburg Redi-Mix Ltd. (200+)
            Agriculture                20           110         Bunge Canada, Harrowby, MB  (75)
            Professional services      20            -          Bridgeview Manufacturing, Gerald, SK  (75)
            Other                      20           15
            Wholesale                  15            -       Some of the biggest employers in the town (>30):

            Transportation             15           10          Langenburg Health Centre & Care Home (130)
            Finance                    15            -          Langenburg Central School (42)
            Public Administration      -              10        Pryme Concrete Construction, Pryme Iron (40)
                                                                The Langenburg and District Activity Centre (40)
                                                                Langenburg Motors and Paragon Sales (30)
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