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This section will give job seekers the tools to optimize their career in Calgary, and provides employers with resources to: recruit, retain and train their employees.

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fast facts

  • Calgary had the lowest average annual unemployment rate of all major Canadian cities over the past 10 years (1999-2008) at 4.4%.
  • The total demand for jobs in Calgary is expected to grow by a compound annual growth rate of 3% over the next decade from 749,368 jobs in 2007 to 993,298 in 2017.
  • The top five occupations for overall number of new jobs expected to be demanded during the period 2007-2017 include sales clerks, retail managers, registered nurses, IT analysts and accountants.