Goodyear is committed to integrated processes and programs to create and maintain an inclusive associate culture, develop and retain associates, and attract the best talent.
Our talent lifecycle begins with identifying and attracting the best talent in our industry. We then engage and enable all associates to realize their full potential through integrated talent management and learning and development solutions, as well as efforts that create the inclusive culture necessary to attract the best talent from all backgrounds, including:
- Supporting associate growth & career development
- Building & preparing future Goodyear leaders
- Engaging & inspiring associates to deliver for our business & customers
- Fostering an inclusive culture where all associates feel they are heard
Room for the Life You Want to Live
Get more, do more, be more. Live life, your way.
Tired of trying to fit your life into the small square spaces between big city blocks? Does your work commute feel like the only time you can squeeze in a hobby, with hour-long podcasts becoming your go-to pastime?
There's a better way to live. Just picture your life in a city that provides you with the freedom, space, and affordability needed to live life your way.
Discover why over 90% of residents are satisfied with their quality of life in our community. Here you’ll find the opportunities of a major metro area without the added stress, bustle, and expense.
15%
Lower Cost of Living
Medicine Hat was ranked as the most affordable municipality among the 21 in the 2025 Alberta Living Wage Network rankings.
190+
KMs of Trails
Our city offers a beautiful and extensive trail network connecting parks, neighbourhoods, river corridors and the coulees.
<15
Minute Commute
A majority of commuters spend less than 15 minutes total daily to travel to and from their place of work in Medicine Hat
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What does affordability actually buy you? A lower number on a real estate listing only matters if it changes your life.
It might mean moving from an apartment into a home with a yard. Having a spare bedroom that can actually be an office. Building your emergency fund faster. Saving for the next stage of your life without putting everything else on hold.
For professionals coming from a more expensive city, Medicine Hat's housing costs and manageable scale can make those choices more attainable. Explore housing options here.
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Up to $800+/month
If household income and other expenses remain unchanged:
+$9,600/year
That could mean money toward a home, emergency savings, family plans or simply having more breathing room each month.
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15 minutes/day
If your commute to work drops from 35 minutes a day to less than 15 minutes total:
80 hours/year
That's the equivalent of ten eight-hour days returned to you across a typical working year.
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-$150,000 home price
On two otherwise suitable homes, a $150,000 lower purchase price would mean:
$30,000 less for a 20% down payment
$120,000 less mortgage principal
Move for More
Discover a community that fits your lifestyle, not the other way around!
Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle where work, family, and recreation coexist without long commutes or overcrowding. The city’s size allows for ease of movement, strong community connections, and access to amenities typically associated with much larger urban centres.
Here are just a few of the reasons why 9 out of 10 Medicine Hat residents find life within Medicine Hat both rewarding and satisfying:
Affordable Living
Medicine Hat consistently ranks among the most affordable cities in Canada. In 2025, we received the lowest Living Wage in all of Alberta for the second year in a row and ranking as the third most affordable Canadian city (50,000+).
Natural Beauty
We our known for our abundance of scenic, natural beauty. Enjoy nature through our award-winning trail system of over 190+ kilometers, accessible waterways, riverside parks, and the iconic coulees that wind their way through the city and area.
Arts & Culture
Medicine Hat offers a vibrant scene for arts and entertainment scene with events and performances taking place at Co-op Place, exhibits and shows at the Esplanade, historical sites and buildings, cultural heritage sites, culinary experiences and more!
Housing
The average price of a home in Medicine Hat is $393,928 compared to the provincial average of $519,093. Each of our city’s neighbourhoods is built with thoughtful purpose offering close access to schools, trail system, and shops.
Outdoor Recreation
In addition to the natural beauty of the area, Medicine Hat also offers a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. This includes our trail system, 7 beautiful golf courses, nearby skiing, lakes, accessible waterways and more.
Food & Beverage
Our city is home to a wealth of food and beverage options. The historic downtown area has a wide variety of high-quality restaurants and cultural tastes while a number of breweries and distilleries offer a taste of the region.
Learning & Education
Our city is home to a growing hub of education institutions for all members of the family, including a variety of learning environments such as charter schools, French Immersion, a virtual school, and our local college.
Healthcare
Medicine Hat offers widespread access to essential health services. This includes the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, an acute care facility offering 73 services such as surgery, pediatrics, geriatrics, community services and more.
Our community is safe, comfortable, affordable, and where family and friends gather to celebrate their lives. Opportunity abounds, in business and in pleasure, without commutes, crowds, and big-city hassles. We experience life up close and personal. We have hot summer nights and chinook-cheered winter days. Known as the 'Oasis of the Prairies', our city is warm at heart and in life.
Industries and Career Pathways
The next step in your career
Medicine Hat offers something rare: the ability to pursue a professional career pathway while maintaining work-life balance, affordability, and quality of life.
Career Acceleration
Be involved in meaningful work and projects with some of Southeastern Alberta's top employers.
Become a Leader
Smaller local teams mean more exposure and mentorship opportunities with leaders in your field.
Industry Diversity
Exciting opportunities in key industries such as energy, aerospace, manufacturing, healthcare, and more.
Interested in Investing?
Contact us today to learn more about the exciting investment opportunities in Medicine Hat!
Key Industries
Medicine Hat's diversified economy offers incredible opportunities.
Established agriculture, manufacturing and petrochemicals sectors, the growing aviation, aerospace and defence industries, as well as our burgeoning film and culinary fields have Medicine Hat positioned for sustainable growth and long-term success.
Aerospace & Defence
Find out why Medicine Hat is quickly becoming known as Canada's Drone Hub while fostering one of nation's fastest growing (and most important) Aerospace and Defence clusters.
- Engineering, manufacturing, and trades expertise
- Strategic position supporting research, design, and testing
- Access to 5,100km2 of Class F restricted airspace
- Nearby Canada's only BVLOS test area at Foremost
- Produces more UAVs and drones units than any other city in Canada
- Learn more about our Aerospace & Defence industry
Health and Medical Services
The healthcare industry within Medicine Hat offers numerous opportunities for career advancement and growth with between our regional acute care facility and a thriving industry of smaller healthcare businesses.
- Regional Hospital offers 73 services total including surgical services, mental health, critical care, pediatrics, 24-hour emergency, ambulatory care, obstetrics, neonatal intensive care, geriatric services, and more!
- There are nearly 500 total healthcare-related businesses registered in the city.
- Learn more about the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
Petrochemical
Whether its low-carbon hydrogen or conventional chemical products, Medicine Hat’s energy industry is growing and diversifying. The future of Southeast Alberta industrials is bright.
- Home to major methanol and ammonia production complexes in Canada
- Growing focus on decarbonization/renewables/sustainable manufacturing
- Alberta’s established petrochemical industry capitalizes on low-cost feedstocks
- Learn more about our Petrochemical and Manufacturing industry
Surface to Unlimited
With industry leading firms such as QinetiQ, UVAD, Landing Zones, and more, it's no surprise that Medicine Hat manufactures more drones/UAVs than any other city in Canada. Are you ready to take flight and join our growing industry cluster?
Companies & Jobs
Click below to read a bit more about some of our top employers and job openings.
Farming is about hard work and a sense of family—two concepts we wholeheartedly embrace at Big Marble Farms. This is why we continue to grow healthy and vibrant produce 365 days a year. We are passionate about the outstanding quality of our produce and challenge ourselves to be Always Growing on a daily basis.
We take great pleasure in meeting friends and neighbours in our growing community—from Carway to Fitzgerald (or Lethbridge to Fort McMurray). Small wonder we support local events and organizations as well as give more tours than just about any other greenhouse in the province (capacity depended).
We are Canada’s only commercial-scale methanol manufacturing complex and produces over 600,000 tonnes annually for North American markets. With us you’ll join a global company with global opportunities. We are currently exploring an advanced carbon capture project ot generate an additional 50,000 tonnes of methanol yearly while sequestering the rest underground.
Visit us online at www.methanex.com or view current job openings here
QinetiQ is a company of scientists and engineers committed to listening, understanding and responding to our customers' needs. In Canada, they can export QinetiQ’s global capabilities, such as advisory services, training, research and products, to the Canadian aerospace, defence, civil, and security markets.
We offer a high-performing, inclusive, and hybrid work environment where you can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and be your authentic self. Our people-first culture supports your wellbeing, growth, and ability to make a real impact.
You’ll also benefit from a competitive salary and benefits package, including extended health and wellness spending accounts, RRSP/TFSA matching, access to continuous learning and development opportunities, and more.
Visit our website at www.qinetiq.com or view current job openings here
Cancarb is the only company in the world dedicated 100% to the development, manufacture, and global distribution of thermal carbon black. It is our goal to be the leader in pioneering research for our customers and other stakeholders. We even use the heat from our production process to create high pressure steam that we use to generate electricity that powers approximately 20% of the City of Medicine Hat. This results in a reduction of approximately 90,000 tons of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions that would otherwise be needed to satisfy that power demand.
Visit us online at www.cancarb.com or view current job openings here
Nestled in the heart of Alberta, we stand as a pan-Canadian center of excellence, singularly committed to pioneering green and clean technology solutions powered by AI and ML that promise to transform our skies and safeguard our environment. Our uncrewed vehicle systems are recognized world-wide for their reliability, reusability, and ruggedness.
Our proven track record supporting many of the world's largest aerospace OEM’s is widely recognized and a distinct point of pride for our team. This includes work for major defence contractors like Airbus Defence and Lockheed Martin Canada.
Visit our website at www.landingzones.com or view current job openings here
As the largest plant site in Medicine Hat, our team of more than 200 employees is proud of our outstanding safety record and strong culture of care. We offer exceptional Benefits and Total Rewards — competitive with the energy sector, but without the volatility — giving employees stability they can count on. We’re committed to helping our people grow through robust career development and learning opportunities, ensuring every employee can advance, thrive, and build long-term future with us.
Visit us online at www.cfindustries.com or view current job openings
Our teams enjoy fast-paced work environments where everyone is focused on quality and efficiency. We like to challenge each other to grow and to reach for more every day. We know that being a great place to work means far more than getting paid. S3 fosters a respectful, teamwork environment where ideas are valued and everyone contributes with significance.
S3’s business goals are focused on long-term success and growth through that of our team members. S3’s success offers its’ team members many options for personal development and exciting career opportunities. Some perks include:
- On-the-job training
- Education and Safety & Wellness allowances
- Scheduled shut-downs for vacation
Find out more about S3 Group by visiting our website here or view current job openings here.
Testimonials
Young professionals are seeking opportunities in Medicine Hat and launching their careers, with partnership and ownership often achieved before their 40th birthday. In addition, homes are significantly more affordable than elsewhere in Alberta, while utilities and property taxes are among the lowest in Western Canada. You’ll certainly notice a theme permeating the professionals here: everything from creative services to technology to art are thriving in Canada’s sunniest city. Read more testimonials here.
“We have a lot of great things going for our community, and I get excited when people talk positively about the city. This is the place to safely invest your money and enjoy a high quality of life.”
Tyrel Kenmore, CIR Realty
“As soon as we arrived, we knew we wanted to be here. The warm weather paired with the lush greenery reminded us of BC. It’s an awesome city.”
Jodi Desjardins, Country Crumbs Bakery & Cafe
“Everyone who works here loves to bike the trails and travel to nearby attractions. You have the time to raise a family and immerse yourself in extracurricular activities here, since the commute is less than 20 minutes from anywhere in the city.”
Corrie Dale, QinetiQ
"Everyone seems to be connected in some way. In every meeting I’ve been in for the event, the person either has a recommendation on who to contact, or knows who I’ve contacted, which to me means there is acceptance and willingness to work."
Kevin Pahl, Being Human Services
“We loved the size of Medicine Hat, because it wasn’t too big or small. The city is beautiful and clean, and the people here are very friendly and nice."
Steve Kim, Takumi Japanese Restaurant
“This is where I’ve been waiting to be for a very long time. I also discovered I love working with patients at the hospital, as well. This is where I want to be for foreseeable future.”
Jessica Sehn, Cypress Sports Physical Therapy
“Young, talented professionals who move to Medicine Hat can quickly find themselves on a partner track or in an ownership position that would take far longer to achieve elsewhere.”
Ryan Schindel
Owner, Schindel Law
Reports and Resources
Want to learn more about our community, lifestyle, and career opportunities? Click one of the reports below to learn more, including how our own residents feel about life in Medicine Hat.
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533 First Street SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1A 0A9
403-977-0146
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