28 companies hiring for hundreds of jobs in Edmonton this December

There are a wide variety of jobs available in Edmonton this December, and we’ve put together a list of 28 places that are hiring for hundreds of positions around the city right now.

So dust off your resume and start applying! Make that move to a career you’ll thrive in.

• Who: Edmonton-headquartered Flair Airlines is Canada’s leading low-cost carrier, providing affordable air travel to Canadians from coast to coast.
• Jobs: It’s currently hiring for a dispatcher in the Edmonton area.
• Perks: Access to staff travel program, competitive wages, pension plan, and performance-based bonuses reflecting individual accomplishments.
• More: Learn more on its website.

• Who: PCL is a group of independent general contracting construction companies in Canada, the United States, Australia and the Caribbean, with headquarters in Edmonton.
• Jobs: PCL Construction is hiring for 10 jobs in the Edmonton area right now.
• Perks: Provides various learning opportunities for employees, including the PCL College of Construction and in-house apprenticeships. Its head office employees are offered free memberships to an onsite fitness centre open to family members and retirees.
• More: Learn more here.

• Who: Oilers Entertainment Group (OEG) delivers North America’s leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the five-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors.
• Jobs: OEG is hiring for 13 positions this December, including ticket operations specialists, security agents, box office staff, and more.
• More: Learn more on its website.

• Who: Spanning more than 48 city blocks, West Edmonton Mall is one of North America’s largest malls. It features an amusement park, waterpark, mini-golf, underground aquarium, movie theatre, ice rink, and more.
• Jobs: West Edmonton Mall is hiring for a variety of roles this month, including a communications agent, a dock attendant, a sea lion trainer, and more.
• Perks: Free attraction passes to WEM parks and attractions, health benefits, vacation, staff discounts, and employee assistance programs.
• More: See what positions are available on its website.

ATCO Group

• Who: The ATCO Group is a publicly traded engineering, logistics and energy holding company based in Calgary. ATCO’s subsidiaries include electric utilities, natural gas production and distribution companies, and construction companies.
• Jobs: ATCO is hiring for 14 jobs in Edmonton and a variety of positions across Alberta, including roles in its skilled trades, camp and food service, and global corporate functions categories.
• Perks: A share purchase plan is available to all permanent employees, and year-end bonuses are available for some. Coverage for mental health practitioners of up to $2,250 annually and ongoing employee development, from paid internships and formal mentoring to tuition subsidies.
• More: Learn more here.

PetSmart

• Who: PetSmart is a chain of pet superstores that sell pet food, products, services, and small pets.
• Jobs: The company is looking to fill 125 roles in Edmonton this December, including groomers and trainees, sales associates, assistant managers, and more.
• Perks: Health benefits, life and disability insurance, store discounts.
• More: Learn more on its website.

• Who: Calgary-based WestJet is the largest airline in Western Canada, operating an average of 777 flights and carrying more than 66,130 passengers daily.
• Jobs: WestJet is currently hiring for an aircraft maintenance engineer and a furnishing technician in Edmonton, as well as remote positions based anywhere in Canada.
• Perks: Health and financial benefits plans, competitive pay, and travel privileges for you and your family.
• More: To learn more about WestJet’s open positions, visit its career page.

• Who: Stantec is a renowned engineering, architecture, and related professional services firm that employs more than 22,000 people worldwide. It is one of the largest employers in Alberta.
• Jobs: Stantec is currently hiring more than 60 positions in Edmonton, from administrative support and engineers to financial analysts.
• Perks: The company offers health and dental benefits, paid leave and vacation, a pension plan, and a wellness program.
• More: See what positions are open on its website.

• Who: lululemon is an athletic apparel retailer that is approaching 500 stores around the globe.
• Jobs: It’s hiring for three positions in Edmonton this December. This includes one at Southgate Centre and two at its West Edmonton Mall location.
• Perks: lululemon says it is committed to work/life balance, and its positions come with extended health plans, paid time off, employee discounts, and fitness plans.
• More: Learn more on its website.

• Who: AgeCare operates a wide range of retirement and nursing homes across Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario.
• Jobs: It’s looking to hire nearly 70 positions in Edmonton this December, including health care aides, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and housekeeping aides.
• Perks: Group benefits, and the company says that more than 84% of employees report high levels of job satisfaction and enjoyment.
• More: Learn more on its website.

• Who: Walmart is a retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores.
• Jobs: Walmart is looking to fill 28 positions in Edmonton this month, including opticians, department managers, and merchandising store associates.
• Perks: This company offers flexible health and dental plans, life and disability plans, an education help policy, and other wellness programs. Employees also get discounts at Walmart and partnering retailers.
• More: Check out the careers page for current openings.

• Who: The role of the Alberta Public Service is to provide professional policy advice to the government and to deliver a wide array of programs and services to meet Albertans’ needs.
• Jobs: It’s hiring for nearly 80 positions in Edmonton right now, from policy analysts to legal assistants and project coordinators.
• Perks: Benefits include group life insurance, health benefits, health and flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and programs.
• More: Learn more on its website.

• Who: Value Village is a for-profit thrift retailer that accepts clothing and household donations from the public.
• Jobs: This month, it’s hiring 57 roles in the Edmonton area, including retail store associates, retail supervisors, customer service associates, and more.
• Perks: Extended health benefits, group RRSP, paid time off, and mental health services.
• More: Learn more on its website.

• Who: The Brick is a Canadian home furnishings retailer that was founded here in Edmonton.
• Jobs: The Brick is hiring a variety of in-store, warehouse, and head office positions right now.
• Perks: This company offers flexible health and dental plans, life and disability plans, a compassionate sick leave policy, and other wellness programs. Employees also get discounts at The Brick and partnering retailers. The Brick also emphasizes continuing education by giving employees access to online courses, training programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• More: Check out the careers page for current openings.

• Who: Strathcona County, just east of Edmonton, currently employs more than 2,000 people in various career paths.
• Jobs: It’s hiring for eight positions this December, from a heavy-duty mechanic and an events supervisor to a guard.
• Perks: Comprehensive benefits packages including extended health and dental coverage, health and wellness spending accounts, life and disability insurance and critical illness programs, retirement and pension programs, and more.
• More: Learn more on its website.

• Who: This centralized agency is the healthcare provider for the entire province of Alberta.
• Jobs: There are hundreds of openings for qualified individuals to work as nurses, health technicians, and so much more. Pour through the careers page and find a fit that is right for you.
• Perks: AHS is an award-winning employer that says it values diversity and inclusion and supports its staff.
• More: Check out AHS’s careers page.

• Who: This Alberta-headquartered energy-delivery company operates thousands of kilometres of pipelines across North America.
• Jobs: Enbridge is currently hiring for 11 positions in Edmonton this December.
  Perks: Enbridge prides itself on helping employees reach their potential. It says people are rewarded for hard work and should be able to develop skills that can help them advance in the company.
• More: Take a look at the company’s job openings to see if there’s a good match for you.

• Who: Loblaw is one of Canada’s largest grocers and the parent company of stores such as Superstore, No Frills, and Shoppers Drug Mart.
• Jobs: Loblaw is hiring dozens of positions at locations in Edmonton this month, including pharmacy assistants, produce clerks, sales representatives, and more.
• Perks: Loblaw is an award-winning employer offering health and financial benefits plans and flexible hours.
• More: To learn more about Loblaw’s open positions, visit the careers page.

• Who: Precision Drilling is the largest drilling rig contractor in Canada and also provides oil field rentals and supplies.
• Jobs: Precision Drilling is currently hiring for 10 positions to join its team just south of Edmonton in Nisku.
• Perks: Medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, pension match, and long-term disability coverage.
• More: Check out even more positions on its website.

• Who: EPCOR employs more than 3,600 people and builds, owns, and operates electrical, natural gas, and water transmission and distribution networks, water and wastewater treatment facilities, sanitary and stormwater systems, and infrastructure in Canada and the US.
• Jobs: It’s hiring for dozens of positions in Edmonton this December in its engineering, field operations, management, and IT departments.
• Perks: EPCOR says it is committed to work-life balance and offers a Total Rewards package that includes compensation, benefits, savings plans, time off, and other programs and perks.
• More: Learn more on its website.

• Who: The City of Edmonton was named one of Alberta’s Top 70 Employers for 2021 and serves more than one million people with more than 300 programs and services.
• Jobs: The City is currently hiring for more than 50 positions, from workplace investigators to supervisors to IT analysts.
• Perks: The City offers competitive compensation packages that combine base salary, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to work/life balance.
• More: See what positions are open on its website.

• Who: Edmonton-based Champion Petfoods has grown over the last 35 years to become one of the world’s most respected and best-loved pet food companies.
• Jobs: It’s hiring for 13 positions in the Edmonton region right now: 10 in its Edmonton corporate office and three in its Acheson kitchen.
• Perks: Competitive earnings and benefits, continuing education, personal growth opportunities, and free pet food.
• More: See what positions are open on the website.

• Who: Cineplex is Canada’s largest movie theatre chain, employing more than 10,000 people in its cinemas, Rec Rooms, and other entertainment ventures.
• Jobs: It’s hiring for seven positions in Edmonton, including hourly hosts, cooks, bartenders, and cinema cast members.
• Perks: Free movies, competitive wages, comprehensive training programs, and tuition assistance.
• More: Learn more on its website.

• Who: Starbucks is the world’s largest coffee house chain. Known for its fancy drinks and spelling errors, the chain is a fun place to work if you want to get to know the coffee world.
• Jobs: Starbucks is hiring dozens of positions in the Edmonton area this December, ranging in professional and skill levels. If you’ve always wanted to be a barista, now is your chance!
• Perks: Perks include a free box of tea or a bag of coffee every week and a 30% discount on all products.
• More: Learn more on its website.

• Who: Canada’s public service makes up more than 200,000 employees and is the largest employer in the country.
• Jobs: The Government of Canada is hiring more than 130 positions in the Edmonton area this December, including financial analysts, account representatives, supervisors, and more.
• Perks: Benefits include group life insurance, health benefits, pensions, retirement plans, and programs.
• More: Learn more on its website.

• Who: This university provides degrees in both undergraduate and graduate-level curricula. It’s been named one of Alberta’s top employers for the past decade.
• Jobs: It’s hiring for 34 positions in the Edmonton area this December, from a grant development specialist to academic strategists.
• Perks: The company offers extended health benefits, including dental, a flexible spending account, and an employee/family assistance program. Vacation time and time off between Christmas and New Year’s are also included.
• More: Check it out online.

• Who: Canadian Tire is one of the most recognized brands in Canada, and several jobs are available in its retail stores and automotive service centres.
• Jobs: It’s hiring for 12 positions around Edmonton right now, including automotive service technicians and automotive service advisors.
• Perks: Canadian Tire offers competitive compensation packages, including benefits, the potential for profit sharing, extensive training, and career opportunities within and across the country at its retail stores.
• More: Learn more on its website.

• Who: This Alberta financial services company translates the complex world of banking and investing into simple solutions for clients. It’s a home-grown company that’s been operating in the province for more than 80 years.
• Jobs: It is hiring for more than a dozen positions, from client-facing jobs to back-end development roles that can be based in Edmonton right now.
• Perks: The company says its culture is about caring, trust, inclusion, accountability, and contribution. It’s won awards for being one of the top 100 workplaces in the country.
• More: Check it out online.

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