Alberta career directory
Salary ranges, required tickets, and demand outlook for the roles Alberta employers ask us to fill most. Updated for 2026.
Skilled Trades
$38–$52 / hr
Certifications: Alberta Journeyman Electrician certificate; Red Seal endorsement preferred. Regulated by Alberta Apprenticeship & Industry Training.
Demand: Sustained demand across commercial fit-outs, multi-family residential, and industrial maintenance in Calgary and Edmonton.
$36–$48 / hr
Certifications: Alberta Journeyman Plumber ticket; B-Pressure or Gasfitter dual ticket valued for industrial work.
Demand: Strong residential build cycle plus retrofit work in healthcare and food-service facilities keeps tickets busy year-round.
$38–$60 / hr
Certifications: CWB-certified or Alberta B-Pressure ticket. ABSA pressure-welder ID required for pressure vessels and piping.
Demand: Energy services, fabrication shops, and pipeline maintenance projects across central and northern Alberta.
$32–$45 / hr
Certifications: Class 3 license common; CSTS-2020, ground-disturbance, and equipment-specific tickets typically required.
Demand: Civil, site-prep, oil sands, and municipal projects throughout the Calgary/Edmonton corridor and Fort McMurray.
$28–$40 / hr
Certifications: Alberta Roofer journeyman ticket valued; fall-arrest and aerial-work platform certifications required.
Demand: Seasonal peak May–October; commercial re-roofing and new builds drive consistent Calgary openings.
Healthcare
$42–$58 / hr (AUPE/UNA grid)
Certifications: Active CARNA / College of Registered Nurses of Alberta registration. BLS required; ACLS, PALS, or specialty certs for ICU/ED.
Demand: Acute care, long-term care, and home-care employers across AHS zones continue to recruit aggressively.
$30–$40 / hr
Certifications: CLPNA registration in good standing; medication administration and IV therapy certifications often required.
Demand: Continuing care, supportive living, and acute-care float pools — high demand in Calgary, Edmonton, and Red Deer.
$22–$28 / hr
Certifications: Alberta HCA Directory registration; provincial HCA certificate or equivalent.
Demand: The largest unmet need in Alberta — long-term care and home-care providers staff continually.
$36–$48 / hr
Certifications: CSMLS certification and CMLTA registration. Specialty in transfusion, microbiology, or histology a plus.
Demand: AHS labs and private diagnostic networks face ongoing shortages, especially in core lab and rural sites.
$28–$36 / hr
Certifications: Alberta College of Pharmacy registration; PEBC qualifying exam for regulated practice.
Demand: Hospital pharmacy and large retail chains expanding scope-of-practice roles across the province.
Logistics
$32–$40 / hr
Certifications: Valid Class 1 Alberta driver's license; clean abstract. Dangerous goods (TDG) and commercial vehicle operator registration often required.
Demand: Freight volume between Calgary, Edmonton, and cross-border routes remains high; e-commerce growth sustains demand year-round.
$68k–$82k / yr
Certifications: WHMIS and forklift operator certification; logistics or supply-chain diploma preferred. SAP or WMS experience valued.
Demand: Distribution centres and 3PL providers in Calgary and Edmonton need hands-on leads who can manage teams and inventory accuracy.
$24–$30 / hr
Certifications: Forklift ticket and WHMIS common; familiarity with ERP/WMS systems and cycle-counting protocols.
Demand: Manufacturing, retail, and warehousing operations across Alberta need accurate stock management and demand-planning support.
$22–$28 / hr
Certifications: Valid forklift operator certificate for reach and/or counterbalance trucks; WHMIS and CSTS-2020 typical.
Demand: Steady demand in distribution hubs, cold storage, and manufacturing yards across the Calgary/Edmonton corridor.
$26–$34 / hr
Certifications: Class 3 or Class 5 (commercial) license; route-planning and dispatch software experience. TDG certification a plus.
Demand: Last-mile delivery, medical supply distribution, and food-service logistics all need reliable coordinators in Alberta's growing metros.
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