Alberta called and the world answered. Hundreds of thousands of people are choosing Alberta as the place to find meaningful and well-paying work to support their families and their futures. Alberta’s public sector salaries are some of the strongest in Canada and with less tax, workers have more take-home pay. The cost of living is also lower than in many other jurisdictions, allowing for a better quality of life. New health care facilities will provide thousands of health care positions, and the 90 new schools that will be kick-started over the next three years will all need educators and support staff.
To support Alberta’s growth, health and safety, there are many other occupations available, including corrections officers, sheriffs and paramedics. These roles, and many others, are available in the province’s big cities and rural areas.
“Opportunity abounds in Alberta in both the private and public sectors. Working in the public sector provides individuals opportunities that span numerous sectors and skill levels while also being financially rewarding and providing an opportunity to have a positive impact in the daily lives of Albertans. We’re inviting everyone to see the full breadth of meaningful and impactful job opportunities available in our beautiful province.”
As the government continues its work to provide high-quality services to Albertans across the province, it is promoting its efficient and effective workforce. To inform people about the great career options in the public service, a provincial advertising campaign will run for the next six weeks. Print, radio, television and social media advertisements will share with Albertans that life, and work, are better here and to ask them to consider a career in the provincial public sector.
Quick facts
- Between July 1, 2023, and July 1, 2024, the province’s population expanded by more than 204,000 people, which is an annual growth rate of 4.4 per cent.
- Alberta’s annual growth is comparable to the population in two new cities the size of Lethbridge or Red Deer.
- In the third quarter of 2024, Alberta’s population reached 4.9 million people.