Alberta data centre boom could cause 5,200-worker shortage: report

An ICTC report warns that building 80% of Alberta's planned data centre capacity over 10 years could leave the province short of roughly 5,200 construction and skilled trades workers. Alberta hosts about 90% of Canada's planned data centre projects, with 33 proposals requiring around 20,000 MW.

• Worker shortfall estimated at 5,200 if 80% of capacity is built
• Adjusting timelines and loads could cut the gap to 2,200–666 positions
• 33 proposed Alberta data centre projects would need about 20,000 MW
• That is nearly double the province's entire grid peak demand