Success Stories

Winter 2023

The Region of Durham conducts an annual business count to gather employment statistics to ensure sufficient jobs for future population growth, to monitor and strengthen our economy, as well as provide a current and up-to-date directory for residents and visitors alike to shop and discover Durham. This data is collected mainly through in-person visits from May-August, as well as through calls and emails to the businesses. Businesses are also encouraged to fill out the online survey at...

Winter 2023

This project aimed to gain a better understanding of the skills required by employers in Durham Region’s northern municipalities of Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock (hereby known as north Durham) versus the skills of available job seekers in the same geography. As part of this project, datasets related to commuting patterns, educational attainment, job postings, and other forms of workforce data were examined to understand:

• What skills are north Durham employers looking for?
• What skills do...

Winter 2023

Unattached single adults have the highest poverty in Canada and current federal and provincial social assistance programs are inadequate for this population. This project sought to understand:

• What is the local context?
  • What does local data tell us about this target population?
  • Who are key stakeholders supporting poverty reduction for this target population?
  • What poverty reduction supports are available locally to support this target population?
• What are best or promising practices to...

Winter 2023

Durham Region has initiated a Workplace Modernization project. The initial intent of the project was to update the physical workspace to optimize the existing building and defer expansion requirements for several years. A hybrid work model was always proposed as part of this strategy, and the quick pivot to remote working during the pandemic solidified the potential for this model.

However, there is a need to find a balance between remote work and office presence. Redefining the...

Winter 2023/2024

Through CityStudio Durham and the Regional Municipality of Durham’s Children’s Services Division, students from Ontario Tech University have wrapped up another successful partnership to help improve the developmental outcomes of children in Durham Region. Dr. Brenda Jacobs’ “Holistic Learning in Early Childhood Education” class used the Durham Region Early Development Instrument (EDI) dashboard to learn about areas of vulnerability and created digital products and tools that can...