Lethbridge & Medicine Hat wages by career
Lethbridge and Medicine Hat share one Job Bank economic region. Both cities are regional healthcare centres — Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat Regional Hospital — and the wider economy includes agriculture and food processing, education, government services, energy and manufacturing. Below are the Government of Canada Job Bank hourly wages for the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat 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 | $19.54 | $26.05 | $32.82 |
| Unit clerk | 14100 | $15.50 | $25.00 | $36.13 |
| Administrative assistant | 13110 | $20.00 | $26.43 | $40.38 |
| IT support technician | 22221 | $24.77 | $33.73 | $44.34 |
| Cybersecurity specialist | 21220 | $36.28 | $49.20 | $71.79 |
| Software developer | 21232 | $30.27 | $42.37 | $60.01 |
| Procurement officer | 12102 | $26.00 | $36.95 | $50.11 |
| Logistics coordinator | 13201 | $23.40 | $31.68 | $49.13 |
Source: Job Bank wage pages for each occupation (Lethbridge–Medicine Hat 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.
Why southern Alberta learners study online
Online, self-paced study means no commute and no fixed class timetable, whether you live in Lethbridge or Medicine Hat or in nearby communities such as Coaldale, Taber, Raymond and Redcliff. It also fits the way many southern Albertans work:
- Shift workers in food processing, manufacturing and energy 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.
- Farm families can plan study time around seeding and harvest.
For practical tips, read studying while working full-time in Alberta.
Job outlook in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat 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 Lethbridge–Medicine Hat 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 | Moderate |
| 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. The outlooks for IT support technicians and logistics coordinators are Limited here, so for those careers plan to build strong hands-on skills and consider roles across the wider region.
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 Lethbridge and Medicine Hat 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 southern Alberta
- 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).
- Public libraries in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat — free computers, internet and job search resources.
- Local immigrant-serving agencies offer free settlement and employment support for newcomers.
Other Alberta regions: Red Deer, Grande Prairie, Fort McMurray, Calgary, Edmonton and all of Alberta.