Live in Calgary
Calgary has it all
What does life in a city with endless community opportunities look like? With inclusive neighbourhoods, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and a unique blend of a large metropolitan city with the warmth of a connected community, Calgary has it all as one of the world’s top 10 most livable cities. (Economist Intelligence Unit, 2024)
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Work in Calgary
Canada’s most adventurous tech city
In Calgary, doing industry-disrupting work in tech and enjoying an amazing quality of life go hand in hand. With digital transformation and advanced technologies fuelling all sectors, Calgary’s innovative companies are bringing the brightest minds together to solve the world’s biggest challenges. See why Calgary is Canada’s most adventurous tech city.
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Tech Jobs in Calgary
With limitless opportunities in tech jobs across major sectors, Calgary continues to rise in the ranks of top tech talent cities in North America, and recorded double-digit growth in tech talent and total tech jobs over the past five years.
Are you a company actively hiring for tech roles in Calgary? Add your open role to Indeed here.
TalentED YYC
Navigating Student Engagement
TalentED YYC is a collaboration of 10 partners working to build Calgary’s skilled talent pool by supporting employers to engage post-secondary students in relevant work experiences.
Championed by Calgary Economic Development, components of a 2022 to 2025 pilot project include the creation of a secretariate team to provide guidance and support, the launch of TalentED YYC, a digital resource platform that offers a central portal to post student opportunities, and an independent evaluation to determine future scalability and expansion.
TalentED YYC
TalentED Partners
This pilot is the largest known work-integrated learning collaboration in Canada.
EDGE UP
High-demand, High-growth jobs
EDGE UP (Energy to Digital Growth Education and Upskilling Project) is helping Calgary’s workforce take advantage of high-demand, high-growth digital technology employment opportunities across all sectors in Calgary. This program was developed in collaboration with Future Skills Centre and is a short-duration training program for Energy professionals who have been displaced from the Oil and Gas sector in Calgary.
EDGE UP Future Skills Centre
Reskilling and tech education
With the highest concentration of high-tech workers in Canada, Calgary has the right talent and is equipped with the right tools for the digital economy. Explore training programs:
Software Development
- University of Calgary | Certificate in IT Fundamentals
- University of Calgary | Certificate in .NET Application Development
- University of Calgary | Bachelors in Computer Science
- University of Calgary | Certificate in Database Administration
- University of Calgary | Python Series
- Mount Royal University | Bachelor of Computer Information Systems
- Mount Royal University | Bachelor of Science – Computer Science
- SAIT | Interactive Design - Web Development and Design Major - Diploma
- SAIT | Object Oriented Software Development Certificate
- SAIT | Python Programming Certificate of Completion
- SAIT | Software Development Diploma
- Bow Valley College | Software Development Diploma
- Bow Valley College | Data Management and Analytics Post-Graduate Diploma
- Bow Valley College | Database Fundamentals
- ComIT | .NET, Java, Javascript
- Lighthouse Labs | Web Development Bootcamp
- Lighthouse Labs | Intro to Web Development
Data Analysis
- University of Calgary | Certificate in Business Intelligence and Analytics
- University of Calgary | Certificate in Data Science and Analytics
- University of Calgary | Diploma in Data Science and Analytics
- University of Calgary | Data Science Minor
- University of Calgary | Certificate in Business Analysis
- SAIT | Business Intelligence Data Analysis and Reporting Certificate
- SAIT | Data Analytics Post-Diploma Certificate
- SAIT | Database Administrator Certificate
- SAIT | Data Science Certificate of Achievement
UX/UI Design
- University of Calgary | Certificate in Front-end Web Development
- Mount Royal University | User Experience Design Certificate
- SAIT | Applied User Experience Design Bootcamp
- SAIT | Interactive Design - User Experience Major - Diploma
- Bow Valley College | Diploma in Digital Design
- Jumpstart Calgary | UX/UI Design
- InceptionU Evolve Full Stack Designer Program
- Lighthouse Labs | Intro to Front-End with JavaScript
Full Stack Development
Developer and Cloud Technology
Network Specialist
Web and Software Development, Cloud and Big Data, Sharepoint
- EvolveU | Intro to Web Development
- EvolveU | Intro to Front-End Development
- InnoTech College | Web Development Program, Programming Diploma, Sharepoint Development Certificate, Big Data Certification, Cloud Security Certification, Introduction to Web Development
- LHL/AUArts | ICT Boost - AUArts (lighthouselabs.ca)
- SAIT | Web Developer Certificate
- University of Calgary | ICT 693 WordPress Fundamentals
- Making Changes Association | Women in Technology
- Social School | Web Launch Lab
IT Project Management & Business Analytics, Microsoft SQL Queries, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
- CCIS | Information & Technology Bridging Program
- Bow Valley College | Information Technology Systems Diploma
- Bow Valley College | Cyber Security Post-Diploma Certificate
- Mount Royal University | Cyber Security Fundamentals Certificate
- Mount Royal University | Advanced Cyber Security Certificate
- University of Calgary | BMC 348 Agile Project Management
- University of Calgary | BMC 126 Information Security Basics
- SAIT | IT Business Analysis Certificate of Achievement
- SAIT | Project Management Certificate of Completion
Digital Marketing
- Bow Valley College | Business Administration Digital Marketing Major Diploma
- Bow Valley College | Digital Marketing Post-Diploma Certificate
- OnRamp | Marketing in Tech Bootcamp
- SAIT | Digital Marketing and Social Media Certificate of Completion
- Social School | Digital Marketing
- Social School | Social Media Marketing
Video Game Design
Blockchain, Machine Learning, AI, IoT
Graphic & Digital Media
- University of Calgary | Certificate in Integrated Digital Media
- SAIT | Digital Audio Certificate of Achievement
- SAIT | Event Technician Certificate of Achievement
- SAIT | Film and Video Production Diploma
- SAIT | Graphic Design Certificate of Achievement
- SAIT | Interactive Design - Graphic Design Major - Diploma
- Bow Valley College | Diploma in Digital Design