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

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