Work Opportunities

Unemployment in Calgary continues to rise, but many do not know where to start the job search, especially if they are looking to change careers. Our local economy benefits when those looking to fill jobs get connected with the right people.

Whether you are in need of a job, or simply looking to shift direction into a new career, the federal government’s Job Bank is a great place to start. Simply visit www.JobBank.gc.ca. You can also download the app for use on your phone and use the alert system to highlight new opportunities as they happen.

The Job Bank allows you to search for jobs under many different criteria. Currently there are more than 10,000 jobs listed in Calgary alone. More than half of them pay over $40,000 per year and about 15% of them pay over 60,000 per year. It should be noted that about 90% of these jobs are permanent positions and have been verified.

You can search for jobs by location, pay rate, job type, language, contract length, or by employer. You can also search for employment opportunities that are targeted to certain employment groups like veterans, persons with disabilities, youth, mature workers and Indigenous people.

In addition, the website has a number of career planning tools and lots of labour market information. This allows you to see the skills/education/certification needed and the types of wages being offered for particular jobs here and across Canada. This also allows you to know if the wage you are being offered is competitive or not.

Finally, it is worth mentioning that employers can list on the Job Bank for free. By posting your employment opportunities here, you will ensure a wide audience on a reputable website which will help you recruit the best talent available for your business.

Give it a try!