Jobs and Unemployment in Edmonton, Alberta

Though the region is known for one major industry (oil and gas), Edmonton has a more diverse economy which leads to a more diverse population and workforce. As the provincial capital, the city employs thousands of civil servants for various ministerial roles. The University of Alberta, the second-largest postsecondary institution in western Canada, is also a major local employer. Because of this variety of sectors, the city tends to be less vulnerable to economic downturns.