Investment Ready Community Profile
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District of Kitimat Welcome to the District of Kitimat Kitimat is a world-class port and manufacturing centre in the Pacific Rim region, occupying a strategic location in Canada’s Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative. Kitimat has substantial existing infrastructure, secondary industries, a skilled workforce and ample space for new industrial development. It is one of a few communities in British Columbia able to respond to the investment needs of senior government agencies and multi-national firms competing in the global, domestic, industrial, transportation, trade, and manufacturing sectors. The District of Kitimat takes investment seriously. The Economic Development Office works confidentially and directly with businesses and investors. An investor can expect dedicated support from Kitimat’s staff, senior administration, and Mayor and Council. Kitimat is investor-ready, able to assist with business needs from site selection inquiries to economic, demographic and community information to detailed weather and navigation data. The District of Kitimat’s goal is to serve you in every way we can. With more than sixty years of hard work and dedication, the District has seen the local heavy industry, essential infrastructure, the experienced labour force, and a comprehensive supply and service sector evolve. Kitimat has assembled an Economic Development staff with extensive knowledge and experience. Their skills include international and domestic business development, economics, law and engineering, procurement and construction management. Once you make the decision to invest in Kitimat, our team will continue to work with you through regulatory and permitting stages. The District can offer assistance with provincial and federal assessment reviews as well as with navigation, safety and ocean transport approval processes. 3 Private Port of Kitimat Kitimat is one of only a few private ports in North America. De-proclaimed as a Public Port by Transport Canada during implementation of the Canada Marine Act in 1998, Kitimat has been attracting substantial investment in energy-related projects. It is an underutilized location, with significant potential for further development of manufacturing facilities, and is one of the few locations where private container-terminal development can take place within a private port location. The Kitimat Valley is one of only two wide flat valleys on the West Coast of Canada – the other being the Fraser Valley with Port of Metro Vancouver. Kitimat is the third largest port in Western Canada, and the only one with room for expansion. Kitimat sits on the 54th parallel, in a spectacular natural setting. The natural deep water harbour accommodates ships of any size and is ice-free year round. The Private Port of Kitimat is the deepest and closest inland port on Canada’s Northwest Transportation and Trade Corridor and offers both inbound and outbound transportation cost savings to shippers. Canadian National Railway, which services Kitimat, recognizes that this location has Vancouver-comparable rail service to Chicago and the mid-west United States. This location has the potential to grow to serve substantial North American import and export markets. Kitimat’s strategic advantages have yet to be fully realized, but current investors are expecting to see it happen, with billions being invested in new terminal infrastructure. As a private port, all facilities are built, owned, and operated by private enterprise. There is no federal port authority, no harbour dues, and no national labour contracts – just steady, productive levels of shipping. Douglas Channel is a 90 nautical mile-long inland passage, ranging from 1.5-3 nm wide. The natural deep sea harbour is 130-180 metres deep and currently has four inner harbour anchorages and four holding areas. The Private Port of Kitimat has vehicle clearance to 320,000 DWT from the most recent Transport Canada TERMPOL assessment. 4 CONTENTS 1. Demographics ............................................................................................................................ 7 Population 7 Household Income 8 Household Income 2011 - Distribution 8 Workforce Education Attainment 9 Language Knowledge 9 2. Labour Force ............................................................................................................................ 10 Employment by Industry 10 Employment By Occupation 11 Top Employers 11 Average Income By Occupation – Northern BC 12 Labour Force 13 Employment Rate 13 Labour Participation Rate 13 Commuting 13 3. PAYROLL Costs ......................................................................................................................... 14 Workers Compensation – 2014 14 Employment Insurance – 2014 14 Social Insurance (Canada Pension Plan) – 2014 15 4. Higher Education...................................................................................................................... 16 Four Year Institutions 16 Training Services 17 5. Transportation ......................................................................................................................... 18 Major Transporation Routes 18 Highways 20 Northern Corridor Specifications 21 Highway Distances 22 Railroads 22 Airports 23 Ports 25 Warehouses 27 Port Shipping Distances 28 6. Industrial Land Use .................................................................................................................. 29 Land Zoned and Designated in Official Community Plan 29 Vacant Land Zoned and Designated in Official Community Plan 29 5 Local Permit Approvals 29 7. Utilities .................................................................................................................................... 32 Water System 32 Waste Water System 32 Landfill and Waste Management 32 Licensed Hazardous Materials Disposal 32 Electric Power 33 Natural Gas 35 Telecommunications 36 8. Business Support Services ........................................................................................................ 37 9. Government ............................................................................................................................ 38 Municipal Government 38 Regional District 38 Provincial 38 Provincial Government Representation 39 Federal Government Representation 39 Senators 39 10. Housing Characteristics ............................................................................................................ 40 Average Housing Values 40 11. Taxation .................................................................................................................................. 41 Corporate Income Tax 41 Personal Income Tax 41 Sales / Use Tax 41 Sales Tax Rate by Utility 42 Property Tax 43 12. International Resources ........................................................................................................... 44 Investment and Business Support Offices 44 Financial Institutions 46 Employment Assistance 46 13. Quality of Life .......................................................................................................................... 47 Climate 47 Culture 48 Health 50 6 1. DEMOGRAPHICS POPULATION KITIMAT Population By Population Population Population Distribution % (2011) Age Group (2001) (2006) (2011) 0-14 2,210 1,645 1,395 16.7% 15-24 1,500 1,175 1,005 12.0% 25-44 3,005 2,230 1,840 22.0% 45-64 2,765 2,975 2,995 35.9% 65+ 800 955 1,115 13.4% Total: 10,280 8,980 8,350 100% Median Age: 36.7 41.4 44.4 NORTHERN BC Population By Population Population Population Distribution % (2011) Age Group (2001) (2006) (2011) 0-14 74,855 64,820 83,215 25.8% 15-24 48,185 45,470 58,620 18.2% 25-44 101,595 86,450 95,290 29.6% 45-64 81,160 92,615 69,725 21.6% 65+ 27,730 33,260 15,220 4.7% Total: 333,560 322,615 322,070 100.0% Median Age: 34.9 38.0 39.6 Data Source: 2001, 2006 and 2011 Census Community Profiles – http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/index-eng.cfm?HPA “Northern BC” includes: Regional District of Bulkely Nechako, Cariboo Regional District, Central Coast Regional District, Fraser-Fort George Regional District, Kitimat-Stikine Regional District, Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, Peace River Regional District, Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District, Squamish- Lillooet Regional District Electoral Areas A and B, Stikine Region, and Thompson-Nicola Regional District Electoral Areas E and I 7 POPULATION PROJECTION KITIMAT 10,280 10,139 10,241 10,305 8,980 8,350 2001 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 Data Source: BC Stats “Population Projections – Kitimat” - http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/StatisticsBySubject/Demography/PopulationProjections.aspx HOUSEHOLD INCOME Household Income 2000 2005 2010 Number of Households 3,790 3,625 3,645 Median Income – All Families $66,799 $74,577 $65,998 Median Income After Tax – All Families n/a $61,669 $59,874 Data Source: 2001 and 2006 Census Community Profile – ‘Kitimat - http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/index-eng.cfm?HPA Data Source: 2011 National Household Survey – ‘Kitimat - http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/nhs-enm/2011/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E HOUSEHOLD INCOME 2011 - DISTRIBUTION Less than $30,000 CDN 705 19% $30,000 to $49,999 CDN 595 16% $50,000 to $79,999 CDN 775 21% $80,000 CDN and over 1,575 43% Data Source: 2011 National Household Survey – ‘Kitimat - http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/nhs-enm/2011/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E 8 WORKFORCE EDUCATION ATTAINMENT Level of Education Number Attained % Less Than High School 1,710 24.6% High School Diploma Only 2,150 30.8% Apprenticeship/Trade