Labour Force
The proximity of Stony Plain from Edmonton makes it an attractive option for commuters.
With high-quality careers and employment opportunities, more residents are taking advantage of the benefits of working within the community and closer to home than ever before.
Total Employment Labour Force (15 years and older)
| Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 4,935 | 4,220 | 9,155 |
Source: 2016 Federal Census
Breakdown of Where Stony Plain Residents Work 1996 – 2011
Data Source: 1996, 2001 and 2006 Censuses of Population, Statistics Canada 2011 National Household Survey, Statistics Canada
*Data derived from a different but similar collection method
Education Levels
| Education Level | Number |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 2,755 |
| High school certificate or equivalent | 4,145 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 1,890 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 2,770 |
| University certificate or diploma below Bachelor level | 450 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree | 1,405 |
| Total population 15 years and over | 13,420 |
Stony Plain Educational Attainment for Population Aged 25 to 64 years in 2011
Data Source: 2011 National Household Survey, Statistics Canada
Labour Market (By Industry)
Unemployment Rate
Stony Plain has a low unemployment rate, which can be attributed to the thriving labour market across Alberta. The contingent of the population not in the labour force reflects the number of residents not currently of legal working age:
| Year | Employed | Unemployed |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 62.0% | 9.2% |
| 2011 | 66.4% | 4.9% |
| 2006 | 68.5% | 3.2% |
| 2001 | 67.7% | 3.4% |
| 1996 | 64.0% | 7.0% |
Source: 2016 Federal Census
Wages & Salaries
- Minimum Wage: Effective June 26, 2019, minimum wage for most employees is 15$ per hour, and for students under the age of 18 it is 13$ per hour. Visit work.alberta.ca for more information
- Alberta Salary Survey allows you to search wage and salary information for specific positions and industries. Find wage and salary information for occupations in Alberta through the 2017 Alberta Wage and Salary Survey