20 Edmonton companies hiring for hundreds of jobs this December

There are plenty of job opportunities in the Edmonton area this December, and we’ve rounded up a list of 20 places that are hiring for hundreds of jobs across the city right now.

So dust off your resume and start applying! End the year by making the move to a career you’ll thrive in.

Edmonton Oilers Entertainment Group

• Who: Oilers Entertainment Group (OEG) is at the centre of the ICE District, bringing fans top sports and entertainment experiences across North America. The company owns the five-time Stanley Cup champion Edmonton Oilers, the three-time Memorial Cup–winning Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors.
• Jobs: OEG is hiring for 17 full and part-time positions this December, including a financial analyst, event security, box office representatives and more.
• More: Learn more on its website.

WestJet

• Who: Calgary-based WestJet is the largest airline in Western Canada, operating an average of 777 flights and carrying more than 66,130 passengers daily.
• Jobs: WestJet is currently hiring for an aircraft maintenance engineer in Edmonton, as well as remote positions based anywhere in Canada.
• Perks: Health and financial benefits plans, competitive pay, and travel privileges for you and your family.
• More: To learn more about WestJet’s open positions, visit its careers page.

AgeCare

• Who: AgeCare operates a wide range of retirement and nursing homes across Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario.
• Jobs: It’s looking to hire more than 60 positions in Edmonton this November, including health care aides, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and housekeeping aides.
• Perks: Group benefits, and the company says that more than 84 per cent of employees report high levels of job satisfaction and enjoyment.
• More: Learn more on its website.

Stantec

• Who: Stantec is a renowned engineering, architecture, and related professional services firm that employs more than 22,000 people worldwide. It is one of the largest employers in Alberta.
• Jobs: Stantec is currently hiring more than 70 positions in Edmonton, from administrative support and engineers to financial analysts.
• Perks: The company offers health and dental benefits, paid leave and vacation, a pension plan, and a wellness program.
• More: See what positions are open on its website.

lululemon

• Who: lululemon is an athletic apparel retailer that is approaching 500 stores around the globe.
• Jobs: The company is hiring for five positions at its West Edmonton Mall, Kingsway and Southgate locations.
• Perks: lululemon says it is committed to work/life balance, and its positions come with extended health plans, paid time off, employee discounts, and fitness plans.
• More: Learn more on its website.

Champion Petfoods

• Who: Edmonton-based Champion Petfoods has spent the past 35 years growing into one of the most respected and well-loved pet food companies in the world.
• Jobs: It’s hiring for nine positions in the Edmonton region right now: four in its Edmonton corporate office and five in its Acheson kitchen.
• Perks: Competitive earnings and benefits, continuing education, personal growth opportunities, and free pet food.
• More: See what positions are open on the website.

Government of Alberta

• Who: The Alberta Public Service provides policy advice to the government and delivers a broad range of programs and services to support the needs of Albertans.
• Jobs: It’s hiring for more than 70 positions in Edmonton right now, from policy analysts to legal assistants and project coordinators.
• Perks: Benefits include group life insurance, health benefits, health and flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and programs.
• More: Learn more on its website.

Value Village

• Who: Value Village is a for-profit thrift retailer that accepts clothing and household donations from the public.
• Jobs: This month, it’s hiring more than 40 roles in the Edmonton area, including retail store associates, retail supervisors, customer service associates, and more.
• Perks: Extended health benefits, group RRSP, paid time off, and mental health services.
• More: Learn more on its website.

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Strathcona County

• Who: Strathcona County, just east of Edmonton, currently employs more than 2,000 people in various career paths.
• Jobs: It’s hiring for 13 positions this December, including an arena operator, a housing policy analyst, and advanced care paramedics.
• Perks: Comprehensive benefits packages including extended health and dental coverage, health and wellness spending accounts, life and disability insurance and critical illness programs, retirement and pension programs, and more.
• More: Learn more on its website.

Enbridge

• Who: This Alberta-headquartered energy-delivery company operates thousands of kilometres of pipelines across North America.
• Jobs: Enbridge is currently hiring for nine positions in Edmonton this November, including in financial and engineering roles.
  Perks: Enbridge prides itself on helping employees reach their potential. It says people are rewarded for hard work and should be able to develop skills that can help them advance in the company.
• More: Take a look at the company’s job openings to see if there’s a good match for you!

Precision Drilling

• Who: Precision Drilling is the largest drilling rig contractor in Canada and also provides oil field rentals and supplies.
• Jobs: Precision Drilling is hiring a general supply purchaser for four positions to join its team just south of Edmonton in Nisku.
• Perks: Medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, pension match, and long-term disability coverage.
• More: Check out even more positions on its website.

EPCOR

• Who: EPCOR employs more than 3,600 people and builds, owns, and operates electrical, natural gas, and water transmission and distribution networks, water and wastewater treatment facilities, sanitary and stormwater systems, and infrastructure in Canada and the U.S.
• Jobs: This December, it is hiring for three positions across various fields in Edmonton.
• Perks: EPCOR says it is committed to work-life balance and offers a Total Rewards package that includes compensation, benefits, savings plans, time off, and other programs and perks.
• More: Learn more on its website.

City of Edmonton

• Who: The City of Edmonton was named one of Alberta’s Top 70 Employers for 2021 and serves more than one million people with more than 300 programs and services.
• Jobs: The City is currently hiring for nearly 50 positions, from LRT mechanics to contract managers and more.
• Perks: The City offers competitive compensation packages that combine base salary, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to work/life balance.
• More: See what positions are open on its website.

Government of Canada

• Who: Canada’s public service is made up of more than 200,000 employees and is the largest employer in the country.
• Jobs: The Government of Canada is hiring more than 90 positions in the Edmonton area this December, including financial analysts, account representatives, supervisors, and more.
• Perks: Benefits include group life insurance, health benefits, pensions, retirement plans, and programs.
• More: Learn more on its website.

NAIT

• Who: This university provides degrees in both undergraduate and graduate-level curricula. It’s been named one of Alberta’s top employers for the past decade.
• Jobs: This December, it’s hiring for more than 20 Edmonton-area positions across leadership, administration, professional roles, instructors, continuing education, student jobs, and more.
• Perks: The school offers extended health benefits, including dental, a flexible spending account, and an employee/family assistance program. Vacation time and time off between Christmas and New Year’s are also included.
• More: Check it out online.

Canadian Tire

• Who: Canadian Tire is one of the most recognized brands in Canada, and several jobs are available in its retail stores and automotive service centres.
• Jobs: It’s hiring for 27 positions around Edmonton right now, from automotive technicians to customer service roles.
• Perks: Canadian Tire offers competitive compensation packages, including benefits, the potential for profit sharing, extensive training, and career opportunities within and across the country at its retail stores.
• More: Learn more on its website.

West Edmonton Mall

• Who: Spanning more than 48 city blocks, West Edmonton Mall is one of North America’s largest malls. It features an amusement park, waterpark, mini-golf, underground aquarium, movie theatre, ice rink, and more.
• Jobs: West Edmonton Mall is hiring for a variety of roles this month, including marketing coordinators, slide attendants, front desk agents at Fantasyland Hotel, and more.
• Perks: Free attraction passes to WEM parks and attractions, health benefits, vacation, staff discounts, and employee assistance programs.
• More: See what positions are available on its website.

ATB

• Who: This Alberta financial services company translates the complex world of banking and investing into simple solutions for clients. It’s a home-grown company that’s been operating in the province for more than 80 years.
• Jobs: It is hiring for 13 positions in Edmonton, from client-facing jobs to back-end development roles that can be based anywhere right now.
• Perks: The company says its culture is about caring, trust, inclusion, accountability, and contribution. It’s won awards for being one of the top 100 workplaces in the country.
• More: Check it out online.

ATCO Group

• Who: The ATCO Group is a publicly traded engineering, logistics and energy holding company based in Calgary. ATCO’s subsidiaries include electric utilities, natural gas production and distribution companies, and construction companies.
• Jobs: ATCO is hiring for 12 jobs in Edmonton and a variety of positions across Alberta, including temporary labourers, carpenters, sales representatives and more.
• Perks: A share purchase plan is available to all permanent employees, and year-end bonuses are available for some. Coverage for mental health practitioners of up to $2,250 annually and ongoing employee development, from paid internships and formal mentoring to tuition subsidies.
• More: Learn more on its website.

The Brick

• Who: The Brick is a Canadian home furnishings retailer that got its start right here in Edmonton.
• Jobs: The Brick is hiring a variety of in-store, warehouse, and head office positions right now.
• Perks: The company provides flexible health and dental coverage, life and disability plans, a compassionate sick leave policy, and various wellness programs. Employees also receive discounts at The Brick and partner retailers. On top of that, The Brick supports continued learning with access to online courses, training programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• More: Check out the career page for current openings.