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Number of unfilled jobs in Alberta rises for the first time in years

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New data shows more jobs in Alberta were vacant in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the first quarter. ATB Financial chief economist Mark Parsons says it’s still a tight market for most job seekers here, with vacancies concentrated in a few sectors, including construction.

Breakdown
  • Alberta employers tried to fill about 65,000 positions in the second quarter, up 5%. 3s
  • This is the first increase in job vacancies in Alberta in several years. 13s
  • Food, accommodation, and construction trades account for about 40% of all job vacancies. 31s
  • The supply of workers is not growing as fast as demand, and shortages could persist for decades. 43s
  • Alberta is on track for a record number of housing starts while many construction workers approach retirement. 1m 26s
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