Edmonton, AB apartments for rent

Employment

Many employers in Edmonton have reported difficulty in filling their vacant positions. For example, landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers have the largest job vacancy rate in the province. Alberta has one of the highest average hourly wages in the country. Many people in Edmonton are employed in the public administration sector, which has helped the city in the wake of job losses in the natural gas and oil industry. However, the natural gas and oil industry has started to pick up again, bringing good news for job seekers looking for employment in this industry. Retail is also a good place to find employment with a mix of large big-box stores and many family owned shops located throughout the city.

Transportation

The Edmonton Transit System operates the light-rail transit and bus services in the city. For anyone who is living with a disability, the city provides a service known as the Disabled Adult Transit Service designed for these individuals. There are bike paths for cyclists and bike racks are also found throughout the city to accommodate cyclists who need somewhere to park their two-wheelers. Cycling has proven to be popular in the city and the bike racks have become seasonal. The city has a program known as Walk Edmonton for pedestrians that promotes citizens to get out and walk. The program also organizes walking events for pedestrians. For national and international travel, the city has the Edmonton International Airport.