Labour

With a labour force of 4,290 and close proximity to the City of Calgary, City of Chestermere and Town of Strathmore, Wheatland County can provide you with the staff you need.

With excellent highways between Wheatland County and Calgary, commuting is easy and stress-free. Due to the fact there is no traffic congestion, it may actually take you less time to commute to the county than to drive north to south in the City of Calgary.

With a population of 1.4 million, Calgary’s diversified labour pool provides the skills needed for many industries. The Town of Strathmore has a population of almost 14,000 and houses much of the region’s workforce. The City of Chestermere has a population of 22,000 and is only a short drive from the county. Other nearby residential centres include Langdon with a population of 5,500.

 County/CityLabour Force Size (2021)Unemployment Rate (2021)Education – Post Secondary (2021) % of populationMedian Family Income (2021)
 Wheatland4,29029056.8%$87,000
 Vulcan1,740 80 N/A $77,500
 Rocky View21,885 2,035 70.7% $126,000
 Kneehill2,590 200 N/A $81,000
 Calgary730,050 91,410 70.7% $85,000
Mountain View7,440 58570.1% $82,000

Source: https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/dp-pd/index-eng.cfm