These are the 10 hottest job markets in Alberta right now
Considering a new career? Making the switch can feel daunting, but a little perspective can make all the difference. If you’re looking for a safe bet, why not start with the most in-demand job markets in Alberta?
The Government of Alberta has been reviewing compiled data to paint a picture of what the next three-year job market forecast could look like.
Out of a list of occupations, researchers then categorized them according to the following criteria:
- Hot: Far more jobs than job seekers
- Warm: More jobs than job seekers
- Balanced: Enough jobs for those looking for work
- Cool: Fewer jobs than job seekers
- Cold: Far fewer jobs than job seekers
So maybe before committing to a new career, double-check to see whether your dream job is “hot” or not.
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Here are the 10 hottest and coldest job markets in Alberta according to the three-year forecast.
10 Hottest Job Markets
- Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
- Financial auditors and accountants
- Sales and account representatives – wholesale trade (non-technical)
- Material handlers
- Information systems specialists
- Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
- Welders and related machine operators
- Accounting and related clerks
- Software developers and programmers
It’s probably no surprise that the sectors with the biggest need are healthcare and skilled trades. So, if you’re thinking of going back to school, it’s never been a better time.
10 Coldest Job Markets
- Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers
- Retail and wholesale trade managers
- Cashiers
- Receptionists
- Cooks
- General office support workers
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
- Post-secondary teaching and research assistants
- Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners
- Computer and information systems managers
If job hunting is on your mind, check out this list of jobs with the highest shortages in the province.
Happy job hunting!