Alberta, Canada to give $5000 to candidates in Trades Occupation. Apply Now!

Highlights: Alberta is offering to give $5000 to candidates in Trades Occupation

• Canada is looking to attract skilled workers to support the workforce sector.
• Alberta's new program will offer 2,000 eligible skilled tradespeople with a one-time refundable tax credit of $5000.
• Alberta has nine different trade industry occupations that are currently listed as in high demand.
• Alberta has 76,500 job vacancies, which can be beneficial in attracting skilled workers.

 

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Alberta's new program for skilled immigrants working in trades

Canada has one of the trade industry's most pressing labor market gaps. As per the federal and provincial levels, Canada is always looking to attract skilled workers who can help support the workforce.

 

Alberta's new program, "Alberta is Calling Program," was announced in April 2024. This program will offer 2,000 eligible skilled tradespeople a once with a refundable tax credit of $5000.

 

The eligibility criteria for to apply for Alberta is calling program:

It is necessary for candidates to fulfill some eligible criteria to apply for this program, including:

 

• Must be aged above 18 years
• Either Canada PR holder or Canadian citizen
• Be a Tax resident of Alberta by December 31, 2024
• Must reside in the province for at least 12 months before the time they apply
• Migrated to that particular province between May 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024

 

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Alberta’s Trade industry

The trade occupation industry in Alberta has long experienced a significant labor shortage. Nine different trade industry occupations are currently listed as in high demand by the Government of Alberta.

 

Here are the lists of occupations that are high in demand:

Occupations	NOC
Construction managers	NOC 70010
Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers	NOC: 72410
Plumbers	NOC: 72300
Electrical and Electronics Engineers	NOC: 21310
Civil Engineers	NOC: 21300
Engineering Managers	NOC: 20010
Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers	NOC: 74203
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians	NOC: 22310
Electrical Mechanics	NOC: 72422

 

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Job vacancies in Alberta

Alberta has a significant number of job vacancies, the third most of any province in Canada (behind Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia). Here are the details of the job vacancies in different provinces:

Provinces	Job vacancies
Ontario	2,04,180
Quebec	1,30,735
British Columbia	1,02,720
Alberta	76,500

 

Alberta is looking for skilled immigrants to fill the country's labor shortage. Foreign nationals from within and outside the trade industry may have better chances to find employment than in other provinces across Canada.

 

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