Whether it's public or private sector, or opening your own business, Medicine Hat is full of employment opportunities. Keep scrolling to check out a number of local job boards.
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The city’s largest employers are municipal and provincial government, education and health, while private industry is led by well-established agriculture and natural gas refining operations.
The city’s creative entrepreneurial sector is the cherry on top, led by Medicine Hat College and Community Futures entrepreneurial support and funding programs, and Medalta international ceramic arts residency programs which bring creative ceramic artists to the city from around the world.
The 325-bed Medicine Hat Regional Hospital is operated by Alberta Health Services and serves a catchment area of 117,000 residents. A 30,000 square foot expansion was opened in 2018 with expanded services including an expanded emergency department and a heliport.
For healthcare professionals seeking a new challenge in one of Alberta Health Services premier health facilities, Medicine Hat Regional Hospital is an excellent place to consider.
Medicine Hat School District 76 offers public schooling for over 7,000 students at 15 schools. The district employs approximately 750 education professionals. Medicine Hat Catholic School Board serves 2,600 students and operates nine schools. Medicine Hat College student enrollment is approximately 3,000, with nearly 70% of students from within Alberta, as well as a significant international student population.
For education professionals seeking new and exciting opportunities ranging from early childhood to post-secondary, and even professional support, these progressive organizations may be just what you’re looking for.
Private sector opportunities are plentiful as well. Methanex, CF Industries, Cancarb and Goodyear all have long-standing facilities that serve international markets in the natural gas and automotive industries.
Entrepreneurs receive plenty of support in Medicine Hat too. Community Futures Entre-Corp and Medicine Hat College’s Entrepreneur Development Centre provide mentorship and funding support to well-designed sustainable businesses thanks to a well-established city-wide mentorship network.
Canadian Forces Base Suffield sits roughly 50 kilometres west of Medicine Hat, and is one of the largest employers in the area. Many who work there make a trip up the Trans-Canada Highway every day for work.
Looking to work in the area? Check out listings below on local job boards.
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What: Medicine Hat College hosts a number of free and paid events throughout the year, including job fairs.
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What: Regulatory events such as Permit-to-Practice Seminars and Practice Standards consultation sessions are being offered through online delivery with minimal changes to content and materials.
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What: The Association of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta holds events throughout the year.
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APEX Alberta is here to help demystify the world of economics, finance, investing, and startup culture when entering the tech sector – guidance that gets you.
Learn MoreMove to Medicine Hat is actively supported by these lead community minded organizations, and made possible in part through funding / sponsorship.
The Province of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment support programs and services. Les gouvernements de l’Alberta et du Canada travaillent en partenariat et financent conjointement des programmes et des services d’aide à l’emploi.
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