Edmonton is an economic powerhouse brimming with vibrancy, passion and pride. It had the fastest growing economy of any large Canadian city in 2011 and the fourth-highest GDP growth of all Canadian cities, after St. John’s (5.4%), Regina (5.1%), and Saskatoon (4.6%).

2011 Real GDP growth
Edmonton 3.9%
Alberta 3.1%
Canada 2.1%

Edmonton has a gross domestic product of $53.891 billion and a population of 1.16 million. It is the service centre for northern Alberta, where $196 billion worth of major capital projects are planned for the coming years. Advance your career in the region that drives our nation’s economy. Here you can earn more and pay less tax — Edmontonians earn the highest disposable incomes in Canada and enjoy the most affordable urban home ownership.

Bring your business to a region that offers the lowest taxes around, and created more jobs in 2011 than anywhere else in Canada. This is where your hard work is rewarded, where your research can bear fruit, where your company will thrive. The opportunities here will astound you.

Enjoy the friendliness of a small community alongside the attractions of a big city. Canada’s Festival City offers incredible arts and culture, a vast river valley and a host of year-round celebrations. Raise your children and families where they can excel in some of the country’s top public and post-secondary schools and feel good knowing we have one of the world’s highest rated public health systems.

Your future is bright in Edmonton!

Northern Alberta is looking to hire skilled trades and staff professionals like you. Find your opportunity at http://opportunityawaits.com/.

Learn more about investing and working in Edmonton by exploring this website. For more information, contact:

Kent McMullin
Director, Business Development
KMcMullin@edmonton.com  
780.917.7645