Calgary is quickly establishing itself as a major hub for tech job growth in North America, rivalling major cities like Toronto and San Francisco.
According to a recent report by real estate firm CBRE, tech employment in Calgary surged by 78 percent between 2018 and 2023, adding over 26,000 new jobs during that period. This brings the city’s tech workforce to nearly 60,000, making it the fastest-growing tech talent market in North America.
Calgary now ranks fourth in Canada’s tech talent market, while its overall standing in CBRE’s annual North American tech talent study has climbed to 20th. Greg Kwong, CBRE’s regional managing director in Calgary, has commented that Calgary did not qualify within the top 50 ten years ago, indicating the significance of this recent growth.
According to the Calgary Herald, several factors have contributed to Calgary’s rise as a tech hub. High-demand occupations, such as software engineers and data managers, are driving employment across North America, and Calgary is capitalizing on this trend. The city has also seen rapid growth in emerging sectors like fintech, life sciences, and clean technology.
Furthermore, the city’s profile is being boosted by some Calgary-based startups that have reached billion-dollar valuations, and the shift toward remote work has allowed many tech professionals to live in Calgary while working for companies in other cities.
As the opportunities in Calgary witness unprecedented expansion, WeMaple recognizes that the city is a hub of creativity, resilience, and innovation. With the growth of tech jobs and the rise of new ideas, more uniquely Canadian stories are waiting to be uncovered, shaping the future in meaningful ways.
