Alberta set a new record with full-time jobs in a February.
Almost two million Albertans have full-time jobs, according to Statistics Canada’s February 2023 Labour Force Survey – the most the province has seen in its history. Nearly 11,000 of that are Albertans that gained new full-time jobs in February.
Minister of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development Brian Jean said this builds off strong job growth in January.
“Alberta’s government continues to set the foundation for job creation – building a business environment that promotes investment and economic growth. Employment in the province is expected to grow at a solid pace this year,” he said in a statement.
“Employers are making progress filling vacant full-time positions as workers migrate to Alberta to find good-paying jobs with higher wages than the rest of the country.”
The unemployment rate also fell to 5.8 per cent in February, down from 6.0 per cent in January.
Alberta’s government is aiming to carry this momentum forward, focusing on even more job creation and diversification through Budget 2023.
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