Edmonton Unemployment

• Alberta’s unemployment among still highest in Canada as Calgary, Edmonton job losses climb

  According to Statistics Canada's latest Labour Force Survey, the jobless rate in Alberta held steady at 15.5 per cent in June, the same it had been one month prior.

  Economy

  Jul 10, 2020
  
• Alberta’s unemployment rate spiked to 15.5% in May, remains among highest in Canada

  Alberta’s unemployment rate remained among the highest in the country in May as COVID-19 continued to take its toll on the provincial economy.

  Economy

  Jun 5, 2020
  
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• Edmonton loses 600 jobs, Calgary sees major gains as oil sector begins to awaken

  The job numbers as Edmonton moved from May to June tell a two-pronged story. City of Edmonton economist John Rose says overall, our job numbers are down slightly. However, there is a glimmer of good news.

  Economy

  Jul 5, 2019
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• Edmonton is the best Canadian city for youth employment: report

  The YouthfulCities Canadian Urban Work Index has named Edmonton the best place for youth to work among 21 Canadian cities.

  Canada

  Feb 5, 2019
• Edmonton’s Food Bank sees demand increase by 50% in 3 years

  The number of people who receive hampers from Edmonton's Food Bank has increased by 50.6 per cent over the past three years.

  Canada

  Oct 16, 2018
• Edmonton unemployment rate remains above national average

  Statistics Canada says Edmonton's unemployment rate went up slightly in June.

  Economy

  Jul 6, 2018
• Alberta’s unemployment rate drops to 6.9% as more people find jobs: StatCan

  More people are finding work in Alberta, where the unemployment rate is down across the province including in Calgary and Edmonton.

  Economy

  Jan 5, 2018
• Edmonton job prospects improving in second half of 2017: study

  A new survey suggests there will be an improved environment for Edmonton workers during the third quarter of the year.

  Economy

  Jun 13, 2017
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• Edmonton’s unemployment climbs for a second straight month: StatsCan

  StatsCan released its employment numbers for January which showed Edmonton's unemployment climbed to 8.1 per cent from 7.5 per cent the previous month.

  Economy

  Feb 10, 2017
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• Expanding economy but ‘very modest growth’ for Edmonton in 2017: chief economist

  What's in store for Edmonton's economy and job opportunities in 2017? The city's chief economist has a preview.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2016