Alberta Employment Trends
The unemployment rate in Alberta was 6.9% as of July 2026, unchanged from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 7.8% below the peak in June 2020 but remains above the long-run average.
There were 4,300 more full-time jobs in July 2026 compared to a month earlier. Combined with a gain of 200 part-time positions, this led to an increase of 4,500 total jobs in July.
Full-time employment has recovered since reaching a bottom in April 2026 and now stands at a record high.
* All figures are seasonally adjusted, 3-month moving averages. Seasonal adjustment removes normal seasonal fluctuations.
