Lawyers and Quebec notaries in Edmonton

The employment outlook will be Moderate for lawyers and quebec notaries (NOC 41101) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Alberta’s growing population will create opportunities for lawyers to practice family law, tax law and immigration law. Additional opportunities may arise in other sectors, such as intellectual property law.
• Self-employed lawyers and notaries could generate additional contracts in a context of labour scarcity, where many companies are looking for flexibility in assigning work.
• For notary offices, the real estate market is expected to positively influence the occupation, while an aging population will drive demand for wills and powers of attorney.

Here are some key facts about lawyers and quebec notaries in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 3,440 people work in this occupation.
• Lawyers and Quebec notaries mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 76%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%