Cost of living
What it costs to live in Calgary
| Food | $550 |
|---|---|
| Housing | $1,600 |
| Utilities | $250 |
| Transportation | $200 |
| Monthly expenses | $3,000 |
Labour market
Job market in Calgary
| Average salary | $72,000 |
|---|---|
| Top industries | Energy, Technology, Agriculture, Financial Services, Transportation |
Provincial nomination
Alberta nominee streams
A provincial nomination is the main thing that changes with where you settle. See every Alberta stream, latest draw and eligibility on the Alberta Provincial Nominee Program guide.
In person
Nearest IRCC office
220 - 4th Avenue SE, Suite 300, Calgary, AB T2G 4X3
Occupations
Occupations in demand in Alberta
- Senior Managers - Financial, Communications and Other Business ServicesNOC 0013 · median $110,000
- Financial ManagersNOC 0111 · median $105,000
- Other Administrative Services ManagersNOC 0114 · median $95,000
- Financial Auditors and AccountantsNOC 1111 · median $75,000
- Professional Occupations in Business Management ConsultingNOC 1122 · median $85,000
- Administrative AssistantsNOC 1241 · median $48,000
- Civil EngineersNOC 2131 · median $88,000
- Computer EngineersNOC 2147 · median $92,000
- Information Systems Analysts and ConsultantsNOC 2171 · median $85,000
- Software Engineers and DesignersNOC 2173 · median $95,000
- Computer Programmers and Interactive Media DevelopersNOC 2174 · median $78,000
- Web Designers and DevelopersNOC 2175 · median $72,000
- Computer Network TechniciansNOC 2281 · median $65,000
- Nursing Co-ordinators and SupervisorsNOC 3011 · median $85,000
- Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric NursesNOC 3012 · median $80,000
- Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Service AssociatesNOC 3413 · median $38,000
- University Professors and LecturersNOC 4011 · median $98,000
- Early Childhood Educators and AssistantsNOC 4214 · median $42,000
- Retail Sales SupervisorsNOC 6211 · median $45,000
- ChefsNOC 6321 · median $48,000
- CooksNOC 6322 · median $42,000
- ElectriciansNOC 7241 · median $65,000
- CarpentersNOC 7271 · median $58,000
- Construction Millwrights and Industrial MechanicsNOC 7311 · median $70,000
- Aircraft Mechanics and Aircraft InspectorsNOC 7315 · median $72,000
- Transport Truck DriversNOC 7511 · median $52,000
- Heavy Equipment OperatorsNOC 7521 · median $62,000
- Central Control and Process Operators, Mineral and Metal ProcessingNOC 9231 · median $75,000
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