Meet Four Influential Women in Tech …
View Article
Employment
Header Photo: Creative Commons Calgary Tram by Tony Hisgett. Used under CC from Flickr.
Overview
In Calgary, doing industry-disrupting work and enjoying an amazing quality of life go hand in hand. Calgary companies are harnessing digital technology to solve real-world problems such as safe and secure food, cleaner energy and better health solutions.
Key Sectors
Key Sectors
Learn about Calgary’s key industries by following the relevant links below:
Salaries & Wages
Overview
When comparing salaries and wages per employee in Canada:
- Calgary has the highest personal income per capita across Canada - $59,907
- Alberta's average weekly earning are higher than any other province - $1,216
- Calgary has the highest labour productivity of major cities across Canada - $147, 231
Average hourly pay rates are also generally higher in Calgary than in the rest of Canada, with a minimum wage in Alberta of $15 per hour.
Salary & Wage Tools
To see how much you might get paid in Calgary in your line of work, please use these salary and wage tools:
Certification
Overview
What certification and registration requirements do you need to have before you can work in Calgary?
Each province and territory in Canada has different legislation and regulation depending on your industry and occupation.
For details on what you would need to work in Calgary in your field, please visit the Alberta Learning and Information Service’s CERTinfo website.