11 High Demand Jobs in Alberta for 2019

A List of High Demand Jobs in Canada

And the certifications needed for the job

The Canadian Economy

Canada’s economy is projected to grow by 2% in 2019. This is lower than the 2.1% seen in 2018 and 3% in 2017 but is still a good number.

In 2018 Canada saw an increase of 219 000 jobs.

Economic growth is predicted to be driven by BC and central Canada but, as always, Alberta could be a major player depending on several hurdles and uncertainties in the oil industry.

In Demand Jobs

So jobs are being created, but where?

There are reports that work is being created and that unemployment rates are holding steady at just over 7% which is over 1% more than the average.

According to Alberta ALIS (the provincial career, learning and employment resource), there are a number of jobs in high demand.

Here’s a list of jobs that are currently in high demand in Alberta and the certifications that can be helpful for them.

1 - Transport Truck Drivers

Currently Employed in Alberta: 44,800

Related Training and Certifications:

1. Accident Procedures

2. Defensive Driving for CMV Drivers

3. Pattern Driving

4. Fatigue Management for Drivers and Supervisors

5. Air Brake Refresher Program

6. Backing Tractor Trailers

7. Emergency Maneuvers

8. Hours of Service Canada

9. Load Securement and Distribution

10. Pulling Doubles

11. Or check out the Commercial Driver Training Bundle

2 - Supply Chain Management Supervisors

1. Currently Employed in Alberta: 11,400

2. Related Training and Certifications:

   1. Cannabis Awareness for Employers and Leaders

   2. WHMIS 2015 FOR SUPERVISORS & MANAGERS

   3. A Supervisor's Responsibility

   4. OH&S and the Law for Supervisors

   5. Due Diligence for Supervisors

   6. Orientation: Train the Trainer

   7. Leadership in Safety

3 - Mechanical Contractors and Supervisors

Currently Employed in Alberta: 10,900

Related Training and Certifications:

1. Prime Contractor

2. Vehicle Inspections: Tractor Trailers

3. Hearing Conservation and Safety

4. Portable Grinders and Abrasive Wheels

5. Caught-In or -Between Hazards in Construction

6. Vehicle Inspection for Heavy Equipment

7. Vehicle & Roadside Inspections

8. Preventing Slips, Trips & Falls

9. Preventing Back Injury

4 - Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics

Currently Employed in Alberta: 9,800

Related Training and Certifications:

1. Bloodborne Pathogens in Commercial and Industrial Facilities

2. Avoiding Sprains & Strains

3. Hand & Foot Protection: PPE Employee Essentials

4. Industrial Ergonomics

5. Fall Protection

6. Confined Space Entry and Monitor

7. GHS and WHMIS 20154

8. Crystalline Silica for Construction Employees

5 - Petroleum, gas and chemical process operators

Currently Employed in Alberta: 7,500

Related Training and Certifications:

1. HAZWOPER: Decontamination

2. GHS and WHMIS 2015

3. Emergency Eyewash & Shower Use

4. Egress and Emergency Action Plans

5. Forklift Training

6. Environmental Management

7. Gas Detection

8. Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety

9. Stormwater Management

10. Industrial Safety Orientation

5 - Natural  resource production managers

Currently Employed in Alberta: 6,900

Related Training and Certifications:

1. Flammable Liquid Safety

2. Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plans

3. Trench Safety Combo

4. Hydrogen Sulfide for Oil & Gas

5. Hazmat: General Awareness

6. Basic Rigger and Signalman

7. Chainsaw Safety Training

8. Hazardous Substance Recognition & Identification

6 - Machinists and tooling inspectors

Currently Employed in Alberta: 4,200

Related Training and Certifications:

1. Hand & Foot Protection: PPE Employee Essentials

2. Hearing Conservation and Safety

3. Back Safety in Industrial Environments

4. Head, Eye and Face Protection: PPE Employee Essentials

5. Machine Guarding Online

7 - Tilesetters

Currently Employed in Alberta: 2,900

Related Training and Certifications:

1. Crystalline Silica for Construction Employees

2. Personal Protective Equipment: Employee Essentials Online

3. Hand & Power Tools for Construction

4. Asbestos Awareness

5. Preventing Slips, Trips & Falls (Global)

6. Back Safety Basics

8 - Aircraft Mechanics

Currently Employed in Alberta: 1,500

Related Training and Certifications:

1. GHS and WHMIS 2015

2. Working Alone

3. Caught-In or -Between Hazards in Construction

4. Basic Electrical Safety

5. Hearing Conservation and Safety

9 - Appliance Servicers and Repair

Currently Employed in Alberta: <1,500

Related Training and Certifications:

Basic Electrical Safety

1. Back Safety Basics

2. Working Alone

3. Power Tool and Extension Cord Safety

4. Behaviour-Based Safety

10 - Railway Carmen

Currently Employed in Alberta: <1,500

Related Training and Certifications:

1. Working Alone

2. Caught-In or -Between Hazards in Construction

3. Due Diligence Awareness

4. Cargo Securement Flatbeds

5. Hearing Conservation and Safety

11 - Pulp mill Operators

Currently Employed in Alberta: <1,500

Related Training and Certifications:

1. Personal Protective Equipment: Employee Essentials Online

2. Hearing Conservation and Safety

3. Crystalline Silica for General Industry Employees

4. Lockout / Tagout Online

5. Machine Guard Safety

6. Overexertion Injury Prevention