Residents in Churchill, Manitoba have until March 31, 2026, to provide their input on the town’s first-ever comprehensive workforce survey. The initiative, led by T2E Churchill, aims to collect data on local employment opportunities, skill development, and economic gaps to help guide future job growth in the community.
The survey is designed to address local labour market needs in a town of approximately 895 people. According to recent demographic data, Churchill has a local labour force of about 440 residents and an unemployment rate of 21.6 percent, which is higher than the provincial average.
This push for workforce data aligns with major economic development projects currently underway in the region. The Arctic Gateway Group, which is owned by a partnership of 41 Indigenous and Bayside communities including 29 First Nations, continues to operate the Port of Churchill and the Hudson Bay Railway. These assets are central to the Port of Churchill Plus project, a federal and provincial initiative that includes potential railway upgrades to Class 1 standards, improved marine ice-breaking for shipping, all-weather road connections, and new energy corridors.
The federal government is also currently finalizing a market sounding study for the Port of Churchill Plus, an investment of up to $248,600 expected to wrap up by March 31, 2026. These developments, along with broader provincial commitments to increase skilled trades training, are intended to transform the local economy, which has historically relied on the service sector and government-funded roles in education, healthcare, and public administration.
T2E Churchill provides ongoing support to community members through skill development and employment assistance, and the feedback gathered from this survey will be used to help align training programs with emerging job opportunities in the area.
