MAKING NORTHEASTERN ONTARIO MY HOME
SMOOTH ROCK FALLS
THE COMMUNITY AT A GLANCE
Population:
1 341 people (2016 Census)
Languages:
French (67 %) et English (33 %)
Transport:
Kapuskasing Airport
Timmins Victor M. Power Airport, Timmins (YTS)
Trans-Canada Highway 11
HOUSING
Housing and rent:
Contact us for up-to-date information about available housing in the region.
Average rent cost:
Contact us for up-to-date information about housing and renting costs in the region.
Average house price:
$ 90 588
LABOUR MARKET
Industries:
Agriculture and agri-food
Construction
Food services​
Forestry
Health
Lodging
Mining exploitation
Renewable energy
Retail
Entrepreneurship:
We can put you in touch with entrepreneurs or organizations recruiting the region's next generation of entrepreneurs, whether they are existing private companies, franchises or new potential. Organizations can support you in writing business plans and obtaining funding.
Domaines:
There are many jobs and business opportunities in the region. Our labor market is in a labor shortage in several areas due to a strong wave of retirements. The shortfall is estimated at 43.2% between 2016 and 2036, all professions combined.
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Business, finance and administration
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Education, law and social, community and government services
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Health sector
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Management
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Manufacturing and utilities
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Natural and applied sciences and related fields
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Natural resources, agriculture and related production
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Sales and services
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Trades, transport, machinery and related fields
Contact us for up-to-date information on jobs available in the region.
Large employers:
Conseil scolaire catholique de district des Grandes Rivières
Average household income:
$ 71 233 (source: Statistics Canada)
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
EDUCATION
Secondary schools:
Postsecondary schools:
In the region (Hearst and Kapuskasing):
Upgrading / continuous learning:
Various partners offer language upgrades and courses. We will be happy to show you the best option according to your needs.
CHURCHES
HEALTH
Social services:
Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board (CDSSAB)
North Eastern Ontario Family and Children's Services (NEOFACS)
LEGAL SERVICES
Legal services (region of Kapuskasing):
Lawyer - Paul Mongenais
Lawyer - Pierre Dumais
ACTIVITIES
Sports:
Canoe / kayak
Curling
Excursions
Golf
Hockey
Hunting and fishing
Skating
Snowmobile
Snowshoeing
Swimming
Arts and culture:
SHOPPING AND ATTRACTIONS
Attractions:
Natural attractions:
Mattagami River
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