Lethbridge and Southern Alberta are home to numerous small, mid-sized and large businesses, that play a vital part in the growth and economic prosperity of our city and region. Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL) understands that workforce needs range from businesses of every size, shape and sector and continuously works wit industry, our government partners and other organizations to address the needs of our business community.
With a growing need for well trained, qualified employees, this page will offer some insight into the work EDL and partner organizations are currently doing to attract and retain workers to our community. Lethbridge offers opportunities unlike other metropolitan areas throughout Western Canada and the advantages here can lead to personal and career growth all while contributing to a Lethbridge that shines brightest when we are Brighter Together!
Why Lethbridge
Lethbridge continues to be a destination of choice when it comes to new Canadians who are looking to locate or re-locate from another part of the world, or a different part of Canada.
With a lower cost of living than other parts of Alberta and Canada, Lethbridge helps residents achieve an excellent quality of life and opportunities to not only grow professionally, but also enjoy endless opportunities to enjoy numerous recreational interests, distinct locally owned bars and restaurants and a thriving ethnic community welcoming to all.
Life in the Lethbridge Region
Learn about housing, transportation, recreation, shopping, arts and culture, and the quality of life available throughout the region.
Relocation & Employment Support in the Lethbridge Region
Explore employment services, settlement supports, language learning resources, newcomer programs, and workforce supports available throughout the region.
Study in the Lethbridge Region
Discover K–12 education, post-secondary institutions, training opportunities, and educational pathways available across the region.
Healthcare in the Lethbridge Region
Access information about hospitals, medical facilities, community health services, home care, and healthcare resources available throughout the region.
Working in Lethbridge
Lethbridge and Southern Alberta has a great mix of small family run businesses all the way to large multi-national companies with offices and locations throughout the world. This mix offers employment opportunities to a vast number of residents.
Economic Development Lethbridge works with the business community very closely and uses information gathered to help develop tools and resources that will hopefully lead to success in Lethbridge. Some of the initiatives led by EDL include numerous Supply Chain & Automation development courses, helping form the Lethbridge Manufacturing Association and the administering of the annual Lethbridge Brighter Together Business Survey.
Major Employers
Labour Market Partnership
Commercial Industrial Study
Workforce Tools and Resources
One of the key pillars the work being done by Economic Development Lethbridge is Market Intelligence & Advisory. EDL tracks relevant market data and provides meaningful insights to support decision making by businesses, government stakeholders and residents of our community. Over the past few years, though research and local data, we have focused on providing viable options for both job seekers and local businesses when it comes to workforce needs and workforce development options.
These tools and resources can be used to gain a better understanding of the local job market, where some opportunities may be and give newcomers to Lethbridge a better understanding of the current job market as well as provide them with information outside of employment.
EDL Job Board
In our continued work to help Lethbridge region job seekers and businesses, Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL) has added a job board to help aggregate local employment opportunities.
This digital tool uses Artificial Intelligence to scrape local and national job boards, selected by EDL, then list all current, and past job postings in several different formats.
The tool, allows job finders to find potential employment opportunities all in one place, and allows business and industry to analyze workforce needs and patterns for certain sectors and communities.
Labour Market Insights
The Economic Development Lethbridge Labour Market Insights Tool is a great resource for both job seekers and employers.
Users can gain access to real time workforce data in an effort to help research the local job market, do a regional comparison based on occupation and find trends in the marketplace when it comes to employment.
Job seekers can use the tool to create and sort reports customized to their skillset and desired occupation or industry.
Industry Reports, Studies and Economic Indicators
Providing quality, reliable, up-to-date data is a cornerstone of the work done at Economic Development Lethbridge. Information about Lethbridge and our region helps not only those looking for work, but also the business community, potential investors and our internal and external partners.
Have a look at some of the reports and studies we’ve done over the past couple years and how these findings impact our community. Looking for something in particular about Lethbridge and can’t find it here? You can always contact us with the information provided at the bottom of this page.
Lethbridge Region Goods Movement Study
This study assessed the current state of freight transportation in the region, identified barriers to the efficient movement of goods, and recommended strategies to support freight-dependent economic development. It focuses on rail and trucking, which are critical for supporting agricultural and manufacturing exports from the area.
Analysis of Economic Impact of the Manufacturing Sector and Food/Beverage Subsector in the Lethbridge Region
This study quantifies the impact of manufacturing in the Lethbridge area.
City of Lethbridge Commercial and Industrial Study
The study incorporates market data, GIS building permit trends, a comprehensive policy review, and extensive stakeholder engagement to produce development scenarios (land-demand forecasts) and strategic recommendations intended to guide future economic development investment and decision-making.
Trade Area Analysis Report
This study provides in-depth insights regarding local retail trends and consumer spending. The information provided is intended to better understand the demographics and retail preferences of residents of the Lethbridge Trade Area, something which can help inform local retail planning and decision-making.
