Timmins is a resource-based economy, with mining as the key sector that drives local prosperity.  In the spring of 2006, a significant economic boom occurred, leading to significant investment across all sectors, particularly retail and mining.  Despite the recent downturn in the Canadian and global economies, companies like Lake Shore Gold Corp. and Detour Gold are moving ahead with projects that will results in the creation of hundreds of new jobs.

Our top four private sector employers are from the mining sector.  Three of these firms have international reach in the field of mining (Xstrata, Goldcorp, and Dumas) while Lake Shore Gold Corporation is a home-grown operation getting into the national and international scene.  Our top two public sector employers (City of Timmins and the Timmins & District Hospital) provide essential services to residents while other major employers ensure that our children receive the necessary education and training to continue making Timmins a great place to live, work, and play.

Top Private Sector Employers

Employer (industrial sector / # of employees)

Xstrata Copper (mining / 1,064)

Dumas Mining (mining / 1,000)

Goldcorp Porcupine Gold Mines (mining / 700)

Lake Shore Gold Corporation - Timmins West Mine (mining / 500)

Chartrand Equipment (construction / 450)

Wal-Mart Supercentre (retail / 360)

Top Public Sector Employers

Employer (industrial sector / # of employees)

City of Timmins (governmental / 940)

Timmins & District Hospital (health / 850)

Northeastern Catholic District School Board (education / 450

Northeastern Ontario Child & Family Services (health / 414)

District School Board Ontario North East (education / 408)

Conseil scolaire catholique du district des Grandes-Rivières (education / 405)

For more information on the main employers in Timmins, please visit the Employer Profiles on our Immigration Timmins site.