The Career Directory
Edmonton, City of has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.

Co-op student, Kelsey McPherson, discusses her participation in the Wildlife Monitoring Project during the City of Edmonton's 2019 Student Conference at City Hall

Co-op student, Kelsey McPherson, discusses her participation in the Wildlife Monitoring Project during the City of Edmonton's 2019 Student Conference at City Hall

Co-op student, Kelsey McPherson, discusses her participation in the Wildlife Monitoring Project during the City of Edmonton's 2019 Student Conference at City Hall
Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Municipal government |
Full-time employees in Canada | 5,001 to 10,000 |
Major Canadian locations | Edmonton AB |
Student opportunities | paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities |
Training | subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, in-house career planning services, leadership training |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Starting salary | $40K to $50K |
Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, transit subsidies |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Academic fields recruited
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Bachelor of Arts
- Economics
- Museum Studies
- Public Relations / Communications
- Recreation Studies
- Social Work
- Urban Geography / Planning
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- Marketing
- Public Administration
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Bachelor of Education
- Physical & Health
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Bachelor of Engineering
- Architectural / Building / Construction
- Chemical
- Civil
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical
- Environmental
- Mechanical
- Transportation
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Bachelor of Science
- Computer Science
- Ecology
- Environmental
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Community College Diploma
- Accounting
- Ambulance / Emergency Medical Care
- Animal Health
- Architecture Technician
- Autocad
- Automotive Mechanic
- Business
- Carpentry
- Communications / Public Relations
- Electronics Technician
- Engineering Technician
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Office Administration
- Secretarial
- Security / Enforcement
- Surveying / Geomatics
- Urban Planning
Recruits at these schools
- MacEwan University
- NorQuest College
- Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
- University of Alberta
- University of Calgary