Edmonton averages 36.7 applicants per job across 5,829 open positions from 1,133 employers.
898+ openings across healthcare roles with just 25-33 applicants per job
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Healthcare roles dominate Edmonton's least competitive job categories. Licensed Practical Nurse positions have just 25 applicants per opening across 100 available jobs—3.8× easier to land than Product Designer roles and 32% below Edmonton's average competition of 36.7 applicants.
Nurse leads with 520 openings at 25 applicants per job | Product Designer is hardest to land at 96 applicants | Licensed Practical Nurse easiest at 25
Our analysis of 5,829 LinkedIn job postings reveals significant variation in competition across Edmonton's 10 major job categories. Nurse offers the most opportunity with 520 open positions, but faces 25 applicants per role. Meanwhile, Product Designer is the hardest role to land in Edmonton with 96 applicants competing for just 56 openings.
Of all 10 job titles analyzed, 0 roles are highly competitive (70+ applicants) accounting for 0 jobs, while 8 roles have below-average competition (under 40 applicants) with 1,068 combined openings. The competition gap in Edmonton is stark: Product Designer averages 96 applicants while Licensed Practical Nurse sees just 25—a 3.8× difference.
Alberta Health Services leads with 766 jobs (13.1% of market) | Government of Alberta hardest at 43 applicants | Covenant Health Canada easiest at 25
Alberta Health Services dominates Edmonton's job market with 766 open positions—13.1% of all jobs in the metro area—at 25 applicants per role. Covenant Health Canada follows with 147 positions at 25 applicants each. The top 10 employers alone account for 1,706 jobs—29% of Edmonton's market.
Competition varies dramatically by employer. Government of Alberta is the hardest place to get hired in Edmonton with 43 applicants per job, while Covenant Health Canada offers better odds at just 25 applicants. Of 14 major employers analyzed, 0 have high competition (70+ applicants) and 11 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
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Data compiled by ResumeTarget.com from 5,829 LinkedIn job postings in the Edmonton metro area. Updated Dec 2, 2025.
Alberta Health Services, Covenant Health Canada, and 8 other employers with 1,127 open positions
The Healthcare sector in Edmonton currently has 1,127 open positions across 10 employers in Edmonton. With an average of 26 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Edmonton's overall market average of 36.7.
Walmart Canada, Loblaw Companies Limited, and 8 other employers with 736 open positions
The Retail sector in Edmonton currently has 736 open positions across 10 employers in Edmonton. With an average of 37 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Edmonton's overall market average of 36.7.
TD, KPMG Canada, and 8 other employers with 458 open positions
The Banking & Finance sector in Edmonton currently has 458 open positions across 10 employers in Edmonton. With an average of 35 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Edmonton's overall market average of 36.7.
Finning, AutoCanada, and 8 other employers with 393 open positions
The Manufacturing sector in Edmonton currently has 393 open positions across 10 employers in Edmonton. With an average of 45 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Edmonton's overall market average of 36.7.
Ledcor, Sureway Construction Group Ltd., and 8 other employers with 341 open positions
The Construction sector in Edmonton currently has 341 open positions across 10 employers in Edmonton. With an average of 49 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Edmonton's overall market average of 36.7.
Earls Kitchen + Bar, JOEY Restaurant Group, and 8 other employers with 321 open positions
The Hospitality sector in Edmonton currently has 321 open positions across 10 employers in Edmonton. With an average of 44 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Edmonton's overall market average of 36.7.
Canonical, Intuit, and 8 other employers with 317 open positions
The Technology sector in Edmonton currently has 317 open positions across 10 employers in Edmonton. With an average of 39 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Edmonton's overall market average of 36.7.
Stantec, WSP in Canada, and 8 other employers with 314 open positions
The Consulting sector in Edmonton currently has 314 open positions across 10 employers in Edmonton. With an average of 37 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Edmonton's overall market average of 36.7.
Management and Manufacturing leads with 1,089 jobs (19% of market) at 38 applicants | Health Care Provider easiest to break into at 26 applicants
Management and Manufacturing dominates Edmonton's job market with 1,089 open positions—19% of all jobs—at 38 applicants per role. Health Care Provider follows with 1,016 positions at 26 applicants each. The top 3 functions account for 2,823 jobs—48% of Edmonton's entire job market.
Competition varies significantly by function. Administrative is the most competitive category in Edmonton with 50 applicants per job, while Health Care Provider offers the best odds at just 26 applicants—a 23-applicant difference. Of 13 functions analyzed, 0 are highly competitive (70+ applicants) and 10 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
How does Edmonton's job competition compare to Western Canada rivals?
Head-to-head job market comparison
Edmonton has 21% less competition overall than Calgary. Edmonton wins on most role comparisons.
See full Calgary job market data →Ranked by competition level (lower = easier)
Edmonton ranks #2 of 5 for easiest job market in Western Canada.
Competition changes from other cities
Competition data based on 5,829 active job postings in Edmonton.
Edmonton averages 36.7 applicants per job across 5,829 open positions. Product Designer is hardest at 96 applicants; Licensed Practical Nurse is easiest at 25.
Product Designer (96 applicants per job). These roles see 3.8× more competition than healthcare positions.
Licensed Practical Nurse (25 applicants per job, 100 openings), Nurse (25), and Physical Therapist (28).
Alberta Health Services leads with 766 jobs, followed by Covenant Health Canada (147) and Government of Alberta (135). 1,133 companies are actively hiring.
5,829 open positions across 1,133 employers. Data from LinkedIn, updated Dec 2, 2025.
Healthcare (1,127 jobs), Retail (736), and Banking & Finance (458).
ResumeTarget.com compiled and analyzed 5,829 full-time job postings from LinkedIn across the Edmonton-metro area to calculate competition levels by job title, industry, employer, and job function.
Competition is measured by the average number of applicants per job posting. Roles with 70+ applicants are classified as highly competitive, 40-69 as moderately competitive, and under 40 as less competitive.
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