The future of the City of Grande Prairie is currently being built and shaped by the in-flux of young families who are attracted to the region primarily because of quality Grande Prairie jobs.
Grande Prairie is the most important wholesale and retail center for the Peace River County region and also acts as the administrative center for government and for most industries in the area.
Over the past decade the City of Grande Prairie has been experiencing a vibrant economy with most Grande Prairie jobs being created by the abundance of renewable and non-renewable natural resources in the area.
Grande Prairie Workforce Demographics
One of the greatest challenges faced by the City of Grande Prairie during this period of growth was attracting a more youthful workforce to fill the availability of Grande Prairie jobs.
Northern Alberta is a major contributor to the prosperity of the entire province. Northern Alberta has:
- 100% of the province’s oil sands development
- 90% of the province’s natural forest
- 40% of the province’s oil & gas production
- 20% of the province’s agricultural lands
Grande Prairie classifieds in the Daily Herald Tribune newspaper continue to list Grande Prairie jobs in virtually every sector, including the forestry industry, the oil and gas industry, agriculture, education, retail commerce, health services and information technology.
Thanks to the availability of Grande Prairie jobs the city now has more people under the age of 40 than in any other Canadian community.
When compared to the demographic profile of the rest of Canada, the average age of the city’s population is projected to become increasingly younger over the next two decades with a significant increase expected in the 20 – 34 year old age group.
Abundant jobs in Grande Prairie are not the only reason for this trend however.
The average household income for Grande Prairie is higher than anywhere else in Alberta and higher than the Canadian average by nearly 19%...and it is expected to continue to increase. Added incentives for young families to move to the City of Grande Prairie include the absence of a provincial sales tax, less taxes overall plus a solid infrastructure that supports its economic development.
Available jobs in Grande Prairie, Alberta remain diverse and plentiful, especially in the construction and manufacturing sectors. Grande Prairie jobs can be found in steel manufacturing, oil and gas field servicing, machinery, welding, hydraulics, agricultural processing and the manufacturing of lumber and pulpwood.
Grand Prairie Educational Opportunities
While the quality of the labour force is currently high, Northern Alberta continues to experience a skilled labour shortage.
To ensure the viability and continued growth of skilled labour necessary for future jobs in Grande Prairie the city has built up a number of world class educational institutions. For instance, the newly opened site for Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) offers training for instrument technicians, electricians, welders and millwrights (among other trades). For more information check out our Grande Prairie Online page.
Grande Prairie Accommodations
While the availability of Grande Prairie rentals tends to fluctuate with the economy, the City of Grande Prairie has enjoyed a 10-year average vacancy rate of only 2.6%, which is below the balanced market rate of 3%.
If the jobs in Grande Prairie has attracted you to our beautiful Peace River County and you are currently looking for Grande Prairie rentals, please inquire about our Grande Prairie apartment rentals at Aurora Estates.
This modern apartment complex by Rent Grande Prairie is centrally located near most major amenities and currently has unfurnished one and two bedroom apartments for rent. Aurora Estates apartments also include heated underground parking.
Take a closer look at our Grande Prairie rentals at Aurora Estates:
Unique Apartment Floor Plans
Suite Availability
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If you are checking out Grande Prairie jobs and need to inquire about Grande Prairie rentals as well, talk to us.
Contact Rent Grande Prairie or call the rental office at 1.780.532.8331. We also offer a Rent to Own option.See our page on the benefits of Rent to Own Grande Prairie Apartments.