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GANDER, NEWFOUNDLAND, CANADA
Gander, the central service and industrial hub on Newfoundland's northeast coast, is a community built on the sky.
Anchored by aerospace firms such as CHC Composites, Briggs Aero, Gander Aerospace Training Centre and other public and private training institutions, Gander represents a growing concentration of training, fabrication, repair, warehousing and distribution companies.
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With an aviation history pre-dating the the town's incorporation in 1958, Gander's rich, storied aviation legacy is very much a part of the community's fabric - all community streets are named in honour of famed people from the world of aviation.
Gander's aviation roots have endured and strengthened. Its leading technology in composite bonding and its skilled, professional workforce, including experienced aircraft maintenance engineers, air traffic controllers, structural repair technicians, pilots and communications technicians, have earned Gander the prestigious title of Centre of Aerospace Excellence in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Gander's primary economic industries include communications, public administration and defence. In addition, a large portion of Gander's economy is driven by the service industry. Some 128 surrounding communities, with a combined population of 90,000, rely on the businesses and services provided in Gander.
Its central location in the province also positions Gander as a key conference and convention destination.
Gander is a regional, post-secondary training centre, with two community colleges offering a variety of trades and technology career choices. As a result, Gander's skilled labour force boasts a higher level of training than that of the province as a whole, with 55% having some post-secondary education compared with 49% provincially. In addition, the labour force participation rate for both men and women is above the provincial average.
| Labour Force: |
5,495 (in community) 7,180 (32 km commuting area) |
| Avg. Value of Owned, Occupied Private Dwelling: |
$110,329 |
| Dominant Employers, By Sector: |
Government Services and Health Care, Retail Sales and Service |
| Key Private Sector Employers: |
Canadian Helicopter Composites, NavCanada |
| % of population in prime working age (25-54): |
47% |
| Average Earnings (Full year/fulltime): |
$42,931 |
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