2017 saw a slight increase in the demand for general labour in Calgary, with job-growth above the national average. There were approximately 6,300 general labourer positions in Calgary by the end of the year, a growth of 0.4% over the previous year’s figures.
General labourers in Calgary were typically paid more than their counterparts in other major Canadian cities.
Entry level wages (hourly): $14 - $16.2
Intermediate wages (hourly): $15.9 - $18.4
Senior wages (hourly): $17.5 - $20.2
General labourers can expect to find work primarily with construction-based companies. Some of the top industries for general labour include:
Most general labour jobs don’t require having too many advanced skills, but Calgary employers will prioritize those who have experience with the following:
General labour is one of the cornerstones of construction, and there is a lot of room for upward mobility. General labourers may choose to specialize in any one of the numerous roles they find themselves performing on-job. The career path of a general labourer is really up to the person in question and what role they decide to specialize in.