Working in Calgary
Why Calgary?
Over 29% of Calgary’s population immigrated from elsewhere in the world to make Calgary their home. Calgary is a diverse city with many advantages that make it an attractive place for many to move to Learn why Calgary?. If you are considering making the big move to Calgary, there are a lot of questions that you probably want answered. Check out the July 2021 Labour Force Survey results.
Watch Calgary. A city of innovators, dreamers, visionaries and game changers by Calgary Economic Development to get a glimpse of all that Calgary has to offer.
Career Outlook
The Canada’s Top 100 - Diversity award recognizes employers from across Canada that have exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs. Here are some of the reasons why Employment and Social Development Canada was selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2024), Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers (2023), Top Employers for Canadians Over 40 (2024) and National Capital Region's Top Employers (2023). Here you will find over 550 career profiles and get all the details you need, from job duties and wages to projected demand in Alberta.
Professional Licencing
Occupations in Alberta may require different professional licensing than the one you have back home. Before you get started, find out if you are able to work in Canada and make sure that you have all the necessary documentation you need. Access over 50 occupation specific fact-sheets here.
Job - Search
Finding a job to support yourself and your family is one of the greatest challenges most newcomers face. Whether you have already arrived in Calgary or you are just thinking about moving here, finding a job in your field will probably be your top priority.
City Economic Profile
At the heart of Calgary’s economy is the energy industry represented by a large skilled workforce and a high concentration of head offices of every major company in the sector located in the city.
Recently, Calgary has had impressive growth in its tech sector and is considered a top tech talent city in Canada.
Calgary is the place to be if you have an idea and you want to bring it to life. The proof is in the people. Hear from some of Calgary’s top entrepreneurial leaders on Calgary's startup community.
Calgary’s economy is diversifying through the addition of a wide range of sectors and jobs created to support and service the oil and gas industry. For more information view Alberta Labour Market Information.
Rights in the Workplace
Canadians have the right to be treated fairly in workplaces free from discrimination, and our country has laws and programs to protect this right. Access more information on Rights in the workplace and read Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Fact Sheet on Workers’ Rights.
Employment Supports
There are multiple programs and services to help newcomers find and keep jobs, get training and adapt to a changing labour market. Agencies deliver the programs in communities across the province.
Employment and training programs provide newcomers with the support they need to be successful in their job search and find new jobs. Access a list of free newcomer services here or through the Employment and Training Services Directory to confirm program availability and register for a program.