Alberta has moved into phase three of its “Alberta is Calling” campaign to encourage migration from other provinces, and this time the government is offering a moving bonus.
Individuals who move to Alberta between May 1 and Dec. 31 to work in a high-demand skilled trade and stay for at least 12 months can earn a refundable tax credit for their efforts.
Interested applicants can sign up to be on the government email list and can apply after they’ve been living in Alberta for a year.
Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade Matt Jones said the province offers a lot of opportunities.
“It also demonstrates we are serious about filling productive jobs with productive workers to support our expanding infrastructure needs.”
Alberta is anticipating growth in its construction industry, according to the government release. Between 2024 and 2033, the province will add 14,000 construction jobs, it says.
“Our province is about to experience a massive uptick in work through projects such as Air Products and Dow,” said Terry Parker, executive director of Building Trades of Alberta. “Alberta’s skilled trades offer many incredible career opportunities.”
The province has set aside $10 million to cover the moving bonus initiative and is estimating 2,000 eligible workers moving to the province.
The Alberta is Calling campaign started in 2000 to help address provincial labour shortages, the government said in its release. The first phase looked to attract workers from the health care, trades, and technology sectors from Vancouver and Toronto. The next phase targeted Atlantic Canada and Ontario. Phase three of the advertising campaign is expected to cost $2.5 million.
