Grande Prairie wages by career
Grande Prairie is the regional centre for northwest Alberta and the Peace Country, with Grande Prairie Regional Hospital serving the region. The economy is built on energy, forestry and agriculture, with healthcare, education, government and retail as major employers in the city. Below are the Government of Canada Job Bank hourly wages for the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River region for occupations related to Ucademy’s programs (reference period 2023–2024 or 2024, depending on occupation; updated November 19, 2025).
| Job title in Job Bank | NOC | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical administrative assistant | 13112 | $20.00 | $29.00 | $35.00 |
| Unit clerk | 14100 | $15.00 | $26.00 | $33.18 |
| Administrative assistant | 13110 | $20.00 | $25.27 | $34.00 |
| Procurement officer | 12102 | $31.25 | $40.35 | $86.54 |
Source: Job Bank wage pages for each occupation (Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River region). Low is roughly the lowest-paid 10% of workers and high the top 10%. Figures cover all experience levels, vary by employer and are not guaranteed.
Job Bank does not publish Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River region wages for the IT support technician, cybersecurity specialist, software developer and logistics coordinator occupations; see the Alberta-wide figures in our salary calculator.
Why Peace Country learners study online
Online, self-paced study means no commute and no fixed class timetable, whether you live in Grande Prairie or in communities such as Clairmont, Sexsmith, Beaverlodge, Wembley or Peace River. It also fits the way many people in the region work:
- Shift and rotation workers in energy and forestry can study on their days off.
- Healthcare staff on rotating shifts can fit lessons around their schedule.
- Parents can study from home on their own timeline.
- Long winter nights and road conditions never cancel an online lesson.
For practical tips, read studying while working full-time in Alberta.
Job outlook in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River region
Job Bank rates how easy or hard it is likely to be to find work in each occupation over 2025–2027. Here are its ratings for the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River region:
| Occupation | NOC | Outlook 2025–2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Medical administrative assistant | 13112 | Very good |
| Unit clerk | 14100 | Limited |
| Administrative assistant | 13110 | Moderate |
| IT support technician | 22221 | Limited |
| Cybersecurity specialist | 21220 | Undetermined |
| Software developer | 21232 | Limited |
| Procurement officer | 12102 | Moderate |
| Logistics coordinator | 13201 | Limited |
Healthcare administration stands out: Job Bank rates the outlook for medical administrative assistants as Very good in this region. For technology and logistics roles the regional outlook is Limited and Job Bank does not publish regional wages, so these careers may mean working for employers elsewhere in Alberta or remotely.
Ucademy’s Medical Office Assistant & Unit Clerk Certificate covers both clinic and hospital administration, and includes a practicum — at a partner clinic where one is available, or a virtual practicum otherwise. Learn more in How to Become a Medical Office Assistant in Alberta and Medical Office Assistant vs Unit Clerk.
Ucademy programs for Grande Prairie careers
All programs are delivered online.
- Medical Office Assistant & Unit Clerk Certificate (516 hours): clinic front-desk and hospital unit administration.
- Administrative Assistant Diploma (806 hours): office administration, business communication and software.
- IT Professional Certificate (420 hours): IT support, networks, Windows and Linux administration, cloud.
- Security Analyst Certificate (420 hours): security monitoring, incident response, industrial control systems security.
- Cybersecurity Specialist Diploma (940 hours): the broad security path, from SOC work to cloud security and forensics.
- Software & Web Developer Diploma (960 hours): project-based software and web development.
- Business Administration – Supply Chain Diploma: business operations with a supply chain focus.
Not sure which fits? Try the one-minute program quiz or compare programs side by side.
Free help in Grande Prairie
- Alberta Supports — free career, education and employment advice and information about training funding: call the Alberta Supports Contact Centre at 1-877-644-9992 or visit an Alberta Supports Centre.
- Employer-funded training — if an employer hires you, the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant can cover part of the cost of short, instructor-led training; the employer applies (a full diploma program usually does not qualify).
- Grande Prairie Public Library — free computers, internet and job search resources.
- Local immigrant-serving agencies offer free settlement and employment support for newcomers.
Other Alberta regions: Red Deer, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat, Fort McMurray, Calgary, Edmonton and all of Alberta.