Occupational Demand and Supply Outlook Models

The demand and Supply outlook project provides detailed demand and supply forecasts assessing future occupational imbalances, skills forecasts and determines optimal immigration levels that can support future labour market needs. This project will continue to build and enhance Alberta’s current occupational models to provide reliable occupational labour demand and supply forecasts and identify immigrations optimal levels requirements needed to meet Alberta’s labour market needs. This work will inform government policy and initiatives aimed at building the provincial workforce; support immigration strategies; assist educational institution in their academic program designs; businesses in developing competitive retention practices; and Albertans in making informed educational and career choices. In addition, Canadians from other provinces, as well as international clients, such as job seekers residing outside of Canada are also users of these forecasts.