Learn about Medicine Hat, all the advantages our community offers, and the participating employers to understand the opportunities available to you.
Small-town energy. Big-city opportunity.
A campus-to-career talent attraction mission connecting upcoming graduates (engineering, skilled technical, business, and more) with Medicine Hat employers—plus pathways for experienced professionals.
Opportunity is calling in Medicine Hat - are you ready to start your career off with some of the top employers in Southern Alberta? Explore our city with our OpporTOURnity Talent Edition program and discover why over 90% of residents said they are satisfied with their quality of life. Here you’ll find the opportunities of a major metro area without the added stress, concerns, and much higher living expenses.
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Lower Cost of Living
Life is affordable in Medicine Hat, with housing and living costs well below those elsewhere in Alberta and the rest of Western Canada.
<20
Minute Commute
Through strategic planning and well-designed transportation corridors, you can get from one side of the city to the other within Medicine Hat in less than 20 minutes.
330+
Days of Sunshine
With over 330 days of sunshine each year, our city offers more than just beautiful weather - it’s a bright environment for professional growth and happy living.
How the Program Works
The core mission of this program is to provide opportunities for new graduates and experienced candidates to learn more about Medicine Hat through a guided experience and interactions with some of our top employers. If you would like to join the program, we encourage you to register below after learning a bit more about the program and the participating employers. Information on the employers and their job openings, the program, and the benefits of living in Medicine Hat can be found below.
Register for the program - provide your information, educational information, work experience, and what companies and positions you are interested in.
Get matched to opportunities - we'll share your information with relevant companies, who will help select which candidates will come to Medicine Hat for the OpporTOURnity Talent Edition
Tour the city - selected candidates will be brought to Medicine Hat meet our team and potential employers, as well as explore the city and participate in facility tours.
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Complete the registration form to express your interest. Registration closes March 30, 2026, and applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis so early submission is encouraged.
Candidates will be selected based on the needs and preferences of the participating employers.
Selected candidates will receive an email notification between April 10–17, 2026.
You will have until April 22, 2026 to confirm your acceptance or decline.
Travel between Calgary and Medicine Hat, as well as accommodation and meals in Medicine Hat, will be provided for selected candidates.
Official invitations including travel details, the event schedule, and the full agenda will be sent to all confirmed participants.
Step 5: Travel to Medicine Hat
Invited candidates will be provided with group transportation from Calgary to Medicine Hat on May 7, 2026, ensuring arrival in time for the evening networking event. Return transportation to Calgary will be offered on May 8 at the conclusion of the program. Candidates travelling from outside Calgary are welcome to meet the group at the Calgary International Airport and join the arranged transportation. Those who prefer to make their own travel arrangements may do so at their own expense.
Hotel accommodation for the night of May 7 and all meals during the event will be provided.
Step 6: OpporTOURnity Experience
The event begins with an evening mixer designed to help candidates connect with community leaders, employers, and fellow participants in a relaxed setting. The following day features a guided introduction to Medicine Hat - highlighting local amenities, lifestyle advantages, and the region’s strong sense of community. Candidates will also have opportunities to engage directly with employers, learn about career pathways, and gain insight into key industries shaping the region. The experience concludes with site visits to participating businesses. Specific tour locations will be selected based on candidates’ areas of interest and employer availability.
May 7: Social Mixer (7-9pm)
May 8: City Tour, Employer Networking, Business Site Visits (8am-4pm)
After the event, the Economic Development team will connect with participants to gather feedback on their experience and document any connections, opportunities, or job outcomes that emerged. This may include a short survey and optional photo or video testimonials.
Ready to Take the Leap?
Our growing industry clusters and leading employers offer real career pathways without the daily grind of living in a big city and struggling with affordability. Are you ready to join the list? Click below to fill out the registration form now!
Move for More
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 119 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 $379,945 compared to the provincial average of $528,261. 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.
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.
Sector Spotlight
Here are a few of the key industries participating in our talent OpporTOURnity program
Fly with us.
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 join our growing industry cluster?
Participating Companies
Here are some of our top employers participating in our talent OpporTOURnity program. Click on a logo to visit their website and learn more about these amazing employers.
Ready to Take the Leap?
Our growing industry clusters and leading employers offer real career pathways without the daily grind of living in a big city and struggling with affordability. Are you ready to join the list? Click below to fill out the registration form now!
Join a Top Employer
Launch your career
Medicine Hat offers something rare: the ability to build professional momentum while maintaining balance, affordability, and quality of life. Here are some of the benefits you could realize by registering for our OpporTOURnity program:
Career Acceleration
Work on meaningful projects earlier in your career from some of Southeastern Alberta's top employers.
Access to Leadership
Smaller local teams mean more exposure and mentorship opportunities with experts in your field.
Industry Diversity
Medicine Hat offers opportunities in exciting industries such as energy, aerospace, manufacturing, defence, and more.
Room to Grow
Gain access to real development and career advancement pathways instead of lacking visibility and opportunity.
Want to Know More?
Click below to read a bit more about some of our participating employers.
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/en-ca
UVAD is developing Canada’s first supersonic airplane since the Avro Arrow. To accelerate this development, UVAD is calling for highly driven and talented people to join our team. We are in the process of completing the development of the Falcon – a first-of-its-kind, supersonic UAV. We have assembled a talented, multi-disciplinary team comprising PhD and master’s graduates, each with real-world industry experience.
Our expertise spans aerodynamics, propulsion, mechanical systems, control systems, and embedded systems. Our technical leadership has decades of cumulative experience developing supersonic and hypersonic platforms. We are a small, agile group that can offer a broad range of interesting engineering and business challenges in an emerging sector with significant growth potential.
Visit our website at www.uvad.ca
Specializing in uncrewed vehicle systems, AIdriven technologies, and sustainable aviation solutions, including the Eagle Advanced Payload Delivery System and GITPO Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems. Works with major defence contractors like Airbus Defence and Lockheed Martin Canada.
Visit our website at www.landingzones.com
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
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
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
A career with the City of Medicine Hat is rich in rewarding opportunities. Our team members have a passion for public service and take pride in helping make Medicine Hat a strong, safe and healthy place to live and work. Whether they’re delivering essential services, maintaining infrastructure and facilities or running community programs, City of Medicine Hat employees enjoy diverse and fulfilling careers that make a positive impact on our community. Discover your opportunity with us today!
Visit our careers page for more information and positions.
Ready to Take the Leap?
Our growing industry clusters and leading employers offer real career pathways without the daily grind of living in a big city and struggling with affordability. Are you ready to join the list? Click below to fill out the registration form now!
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Phone: 403-977-0146