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 experience numerous recreational interests, distinct locally owned bars and restaurants and a thriving ethnic community welcoming to all.
Life in Lethbridge
Education in Lethbridge
Healthcare in Lethbridge
Relocate to Lethbridge
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
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.
EDL Labour Demand Tool
This new 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.
Industry & Sector Specific Reports & Studies
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 & Industrial Study
This 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.
