Occupations in Alberta

Occupations

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. So start here.

Aboriginal Liaison

Do you like building bridges between cultures? Do you understand and respect Aboriginal issues and enjoy nurturing relationships? Then you may want to think about a career as an Aboriginal liaison.

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Avg. Wage

$32.00

Min. Education

Varies

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Accommodation Manager

When you stay at a hotel or campground, do you think about what could be done better? Are you good at managing money, planning and working with people? Then you may want to book a career as an accommodation manager.

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Avg. Wage

$25.09

Min. Education

2 years post-secondary

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Accountant

Do you like managing finances? Are you interested in taxes and balancing budgets? Then you may want to explore a career as an accountant.

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Avg. Wage

$42.19

Min. Education

4 years post-secondary

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Accounting Technician

Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for numbers? Do you have good communication skills in person and on paper? Then you may want to see if a career as an accounting technician adds up.

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Down

Avg. Wage

$27.46

Min. Education

High school diploma

Actor

Do you like performing? Do you have a passion for being centre stage? Then you may want to find out if a career as an actor is the role for you.

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N/A

Avg. Wage

N/A

Min. Education

Varies

Actuary

Do you like statistics and evaluating risks and rewards? Then you may want to figure out the likelihood that a career as an actuary is for you.

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N/A

Avg. Wage

$43.22

Min. Education

4 years post-secondary

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Acupuncturist

Do you value health and traditional healing remedies? Do you want to help people who have health problems? Then you may want to see if a career as an acupuncturist is precisely what you need.

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N/A

Avg. Wage

N/A

Min. Education

3 years post-secondary

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Addictions Counsellor

Do you like to make a difference by helping others? Do you believe people can make positive changes in difficult circumstances? Then you may want to think about making a difference as an addictions counsellor.

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Avg. Wage

$34.47

Min. Education

2 years post-secondary

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Administrative Assistant

Do you like office work, being busy and handling multiple priorities? Then you may want to check out a career as an administrative assistant.

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Avg. Wage

$26.86

Min. Education

1 year post-secondary

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Advertising Account Executive

Do you get excited about viral online ads or a catchy television commercial? Do you like teamwork? Then you should see if your career can go viral as an advertising account executive.

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Down

Avg. Wage

$38.73

Min. Education

Varies

Advertising Copywriter

Do you enjoy writing, working with people and have a creative side? Then you might want to buy into a career as an advertising copywriter.

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N/A

Avg. Wage

$24.91

Min. Education

Varies

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Aerospace Engineer

Do you like science? Do airplanes, spacecraft and missiles fascinate you? Then you might want to lift off your career as an aerospace engineer.

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N/A

Avg. Wage

N/A

Min. Education

4 years post-secondary