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OCCinfo: Alberta Labour Market Information

Exploring your career options? Labour market information can help. Learn about occupations in Alberta, including typical duties, what education and training you need, what job postings are available today, and more.

Explore Occupations

Occupations in Alberta

Need help finding a job that fits who you are? You’ve come to the right place—you’ll find more than 550 occupations to choose from. Learn what subjects you’ll need to take and whether your personality suits the job. Discover how much you can earn and what your duties will be. It is your path to plan. Get started now.
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Occupational Videos

You can check out videos featuring a day in the life of more than 120 Alberta occupations, from an Aboriginal culture training consultant to a wood furniture designer. It’s a great way to keep an eye on your career plans.

Occupational Reports

6 occupational profile reports sorted alphabetically by title, by date, by industry, by classification system, by interest code, and by cross-referenced index. The reports contain lists for easy viewing. 

Featured Occupations
  1. Administrative Assistant
  2. Agricultural Equipment Technician
  3. Biostatistician
  4. Cardiology Technologist
  5. Landscape Horticulturist
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Trending Occupations
  1. Registered Nurse
  2. Accountant
  3. Dental Hygienist
  4. Elementary School Teacher
  5. Lawyer
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Wages and Salaries

Find the hourly wage or annual salary for hundreds of different occupations in Alberta to help you figure out your future. Filter results by region, amount of pay, or NOC code (National Occupational Classification).

Certification Requirements

In Alberta, some occupations are governed by law. To work in these occupations, certification may be required. Find up-to-date information about certification and registration requirements.

Discover Education

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Post-Secondary Programs

Discover which institutions offer programs of interest to you, how long it takes to complete each program if you attend full time, and what type of credential you earn when you graduate from the program.
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Schools in Alberta

Now that you’ve figured out what you want to study and where your program is offered, it’s time to choose your school. You’ll find contact information, application dates, campus locations, and more.
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Student Services at Post-Secondary Schools

From on-campus daycare to student residences to accommodating disabilities, there are plenty of services you’ll want when attending a post-secondary school. This features chart will help you uncover which services are available at each of the 26 publicly funded post-secondary schools in Alberta.

Earnings by Post-Secondary Field of Study 

Explore possible graduate earnings based on all sources of employment in a given tax year. It is important to note that some graduates may have been employed in jobs outside their field of study and the information is based on median (midpoint) earnings. 

Prepare for the Job Market

Alberta Job Postings

Looking for work in Alberta? Get started now. Use filters to refine your job search. Sign up for alis Job Alerts so you don’t miss the newest job postings.

Labour Market Information

Labour market information (LMI) can help you find work by identifying the skills employers are seeking. As well, LMI can tell you the industries that have excess workers, or are hiring, or experiencing a shortage of workers and much more.

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Workplace Trends

The world of work is always changing. Discover some emerging workplace trends in Alberta and explore how they can help you succeed in your career over the long term.

Think Industries and Sectors When Planning Your Career

Jobs and occupations are changing every day. It can be hard to know what the future of work looks like—but not impossible. Look at industries and sectors for possible inspiration, insights, and opportunities.

Work Search Basics

Are you looking for your first job or your first job in Canada? Are you a mature worker looking for work for the first time in several years?  Regardless of your situation, these tips will help you find work in Alberta.

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