Job prospects Economics Professor - University in the Edmonton Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "University professors and lecturers" in the Edmonton Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for University professors and lecturers in the Edmonton Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for University professors and lecturers (NOC 41200) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

The Alberta government’s Budget 2023 increases spending on post-secondary institution compensation by 6.5% from the levels forecasted in 2022-2023. Increases of 2% and 0% are budgeted for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. Additionally, Alberta is capping tuition increases at 2% annually effective 2024-25.

Here are some key facts about University professors and lecturers in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 4,000 people work in this occupation.
  • University professors and lecturers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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