Toolkit

Social Media Templates

Use these sample captions to promote your open roles and help tell London’s story as a great place to work. Pair with images of your workplace, staff, or local scenes — downtown, trails, parks, or events. Don’t forget to tag @LEDCLondon and use #WorkInLondon.”
  1. Looking for a new role and a great place to live it?
    We’re proud to call London, Ontario home — a city where careers grow fast and commutes stay short.
    #WorkInLondon #ChooseLondon #LoveLondonCanada
  2. Big-city opportunity. Small-city ease.
    That’s life — and work — in London, Ontario.
    We’re hiring. Join us here.
    #LondonOntario #NowHiring #LifeInLondon
  3. You can build a career and a life here.
    London offers strong industries, diverse talent, and an unbeatable quality of life.
    Come grow with us.
    #WorkInLondon #ChooseLondon #LondonJobs
  4. Why London? Because you can get ahead without getting burned out.
    We’re hiring right here in one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities.
    #LondonOntario #WorkLifeBalance #NowHiring
  5. Manufacturing
    London builds things that matter — from food to aircraft parts.
    We’re proud to be part of a city where making things is still a big deal.
    #LondonManufacturing #MadeInLondon #NowHiring
  6. Health
    London is home to world-class hospitals, research, and health innovation.
    Join a community that’s helping people live better — right here at home.
    #LondonHealthJobs #HealthcareCareers #WorkInLondon

Key Statistics

Welcome to London:

London, Ontario is a mid-sized Canadian city located midway between Toronto and Detroit. With a population of more than 540,000, it’s one of the fastest-growing urban centres in the country — known for its diverse economy, world-class healthcare and education, affordable living, and a connected, welcoming community.

WORKING

  • Population: 626,260 (StatsCan, London CMA 2024)
  • — Ontario’s fastest-growing CMA (Census 2021) Likely still accurate based on Census numbers but new stat to be released with 2026 Census. 2024 StatsCan data suggests we may no longer be the fastest growing: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/250116/cg-b001-eng.htm
  • Over 5,000 open positions across key sectors – this is probably from our job boards (?); Lightcast total positions in our key sectors over the past 30 days are 2,086 but that might be too specific
  • Unemployment rate: 5.3% (2023) Avg for YTD 2025 is 6.5%, September was 6.2%
  • Home to companies with global reach in tech, health, and manufacturing
  • Easy access to other destinations by air, bus, train, and major highways
  • International airport: YXU (just a suggestion, Toronto has similar stats listed on this infographic)
  • Median commute: 15–29 minutes — no gridlock, no wasted time Still accurate – number from StatsCan for May 2025 is 21.3 mins

LIVING

  • Safe neighbourhoods, green space, and a connected community
  • One of Canada’s most affordable major cities
  • Average cost of a single-family home: $640,000 (CREA, Sept 2025)
  • Average rent for a two-bedroom apartment: $2,102/month (Rentals.ca, Sept 2025)
  • Recognized as #1 city over 100,000 for environmentally friendly living conditions (Environmental International, Nov 2022) No new/updated stat here
  • 25% of residents are immigrants; over 170 languages spoken (Census 2021) No new updates until the next Census
  • 4-season southern Canadian city:
    • Summer — High 26 °C / Low 14 °C
    • Winter — High 0 °C / Low –10 °C
  • Centrally located midway between Toronto and Detroit
  • Regional centre of healthcare excellence, education, and research

PLAYING

  • Officially designated a UNESCO City of Music — the only one in Canada
  • Home to the London Knights, one of the OHL’s most successful and beloved franchises
  • The Grand Theatre, one of Canada’s premier regional theatres, producing world-class performances year-round
  • A vibrant live music and festival scene — from Sunfest and Rock the Park to local shows at London Music Hall
  • Over 490 parks 500 parks and 40 km 330 kms of Thames Valley trails for biking, hiking, and outdoor recreation (Tourism London, 2025)
  • Award-winning restaurants, breweries, and markets — local, creative, and always evolving
  • Easy escapes to Lake Huron and Lake Erie beaches, both under 90 minutes away

LEARNING

  • Home to two world-class post-secondary institutions — Western University and Fanshawe College — attracting more than 50,000 students every year. Still accurate (Western approx. 37k, Fanshawe 13k in 2023-24)
  • Western University is a top-ranked research university and one of Canada’s leading destinations for innovation, business, engineering, and health sciences.
  • Fanshawe College is one of Ontario’s largest colleges, known for industry-ready programs and strong partnerships with employers.
  • Together, they produce more than 30,000 graduates annually, fueling London’s workforce with new ideas, technical skills, and leadership talent.
  • Both institutions collaborate closely with local employers through co-ops, placements, applied research, and customized training.
  • A growing number of graduates choose to stay in London after finishing their studies — strengthening the local economy and community.
  • London’s education ecosystem extends from early learning to advanced research — with strong public schools, private academies, and specialized training centres.
  • International students from 100+ countries bring fresh perspectives and connections that make London a more global, dynamic city.

STAYING HEALTHY

  • London is a regional hub for healthcare and medical innovation, serving over two million people across Southwestern Ontario.
  • Home to London Health Sciences Centre, St. Joseph’s Health Care London, and the Lawson Health Research Institute — together forming one of Canada’s leading medical research networks.
  • Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry drives global impact through research, discovery, and clinical excellence.
  • London has a history of world-first medical breakthroughs, including the first use of insulin in a clinical setting, the invention of the cardiac pacemaker, and pioneering advances in imaging and cancer treatment.
  • A growing cluster of life sciences, biotech, and MedTech companies continues to build on that legacy, supported by strong partnerships between hospitals, post-secondary institutions, and industry.
  • With world-class healthcare, clean air, and hundreds of kilometres of parks and trails, staying healthy here is built right into daily life.