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Workforce Consultant Newsletter, August 2025

Regional Employer Supports

Bulletin: Labour Market Information

August 2025


Did you know?

  • There are 18 Workforce Consultants (WFC) in communities across Alberta. WFCs provide employers with tools and resources to help them recruit, retain and strengthen their workforce.
  • Employment in the province declined by 16,800 month-over-month in July following a 30,000 m/m increase in June.
  • Full-time employment decreased by 38,400 in July. Part-time positions went up by 21,600 in July.
  • Unemployment rate by region for July 2025:

Labour Market Information

Regional

Provincial

  • The provincial unemployment rate for July 2025 is 7.8%, slightly higher than the national rate of 6.9%.
  • Alberta’s employment rate decreased slightly to 63.5%, and the participation rate increased slightly to 68.9%.
  • Employment in the goods sector (-19,100 m/m) fell in July, dragged down by a sharp drop in the construction (-20,300 m/m) and losses in forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil & gas (-5,100 m/m) industries.
  • Alberta’s average hourly wage for July 2025 decreased by 0.7% to $37.53 compared to last month; however, they were up 3.5% y/y.
  • Hiring Bulletins are attached to this email. In July 2025, the number of job postings in Alberta rose by 12.9% (+3,631 postings) from June 2025 and are down by 7.1% (-2,440 job postings) from July 2024. The largest increase occurred in the following occupations:
    • Sales and service occupations (+1,694 job postings)
    • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (+774 job postings)
  • Labour Market Notes, July 2025
  • Labour Force Statistics, July 2025
  • Alberta’s government is excited to announce the new Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG). This program effectively replaces the previous Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG) program. The CAPG program aligns with Alberta’s efforts to increase productivity and help employers invest in skills training that boosts productivity.
    • Register for the upcoming webinar session for employers: August 27 at 10:30 am (Register now)
    • View a recording of the CAPG General Presentation on YouTube here.
  • The CAPG portal is now open for business registration. This means you will know if your company is an eligible employer before submitting a CAPG application when application intake launches in September. Register your business now in the CAPG portal! Follow these steps:
    1. Visit the CAPG website www.alberta.ca/CAPG
    2. Read the “Get ready to apply” section
    3. Log into the CAPG portal using your Alberta.ca Account for Organizations.
    4. Register your business in the CAPG portal.
    5. Wait to receive an approval email or check the portal for a registration status update.
  • Employment standards set out the rights and obligations of employers and employees in Alberta. This includes the minimum standards that employers must provide to employees. Employment Standards webinars (including live Q&A) are scheduled for the following topics:
    • Employment Standards in Alberta – Vacation Pay and General Holiday Pay – Thursday, September 11, 2025 (1:30 PM)
    • Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office – TFW & Employer Rights and Responsibilities – Thursday, September 25, 2025 (1:30 PM)
    • Small Business Week - Job-protected Leaves – Tuesday, October 14, 2025 (11:00 AM)
    • Small Business Week – Terminations and Termination Pay – Thursday, October 16, 2025 (11:00 AM)
    • For more information, or to register for the above sessions, visit our website: www.alberta.ca/employment- standards-webinars
    • Request a presentation for your company or organization at: EOP.Presentations@gov.ab.ca
  • Protecting Our Future: Health, Safety, and Employment Standards for Young Workers: Join Alberta Occupational Health and Safety and Employment Standards for a free, evening webinar designed for young workers under 25, their parents, and employers, that will cover essential health, safety, and employment standards information.
    • Tuesday, September 16, 2025
    • Time: 7:00 – 8:00pm
    • To register, click HERE.
  • Introduction to Disability Management and Occupational Health & Safety: Join Alberta OHS and WCB-Alberta for a free webinar on effective disability management practices, such as return-to-work plans, reducing time away from work, premium costs, developing and implementing OHS management systems, the OHS Resource Portal and more.
    • Tuesday, September 23, 2025
    • Time: 9:00 – 10:30am
    • To register, click HERE.
  • Virtual Career Fair ECO Canada- September 25, 2025: ECO Canada’s Virtual Career Fair​ | ECO Canada

Regional Events & Opportunities

Articles of Interest

7 Workplace Trends Shaping Canadian Workplaces in 2025 (Great Place To Work Canada)

A Look at the Challenges for Job Seekers and Hiring Managers in 2025 (Business Insider)