Managing our workforce to ensure service value for Calgarians

Managing our workforce

Managing our workforce to ensure service value for Calgarians

We strive to balance our workforce with the services you need. Calgary has one of the lowest full-time equivalents (FTEs) per thousand people among major Canadian cities. As of November 30, 2024, there are 12.9 FTEs per thousand people, down from 14 ten years ago. Despite rapid population growth, the number of FTEs has only increased by 2.5% since 2023. Employees were added to priority areas that mattered most to Calgarians, including public safety, transit, and emergency response.

Cumulative Full-Time Equivalents and Population Growth 2010-2024

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Cumulative Full-Time Equivalents and Population Growth 2010-2024

Year Population Growth FTE Growth
2010 0.00% 0
2011 1.80% 2.85%
2012 4.50% 2.26%
2013 7.90% 3.90%
2014 11.50% 5.05%
2015 14.90% 7.37%
2016 15.30% 10.92%
2017 16.30% 10.92%
2018 18.30% 11.56%
2019 20.00% 13.42%
2020 22.00% 14.69%
2021 23.30% 16.35%
2022 25.80% 16.30%
2023 32.80% 21.33%
2024 39.20% 24.41%

Notes:

  • FTE total excludes Council, police, civic partners, on-call employees, and students.
  • FTE data as of November 30 for 2024. All other years as of December 31.
  • Population data for 2018-2023 from Fall 2023 Calgary and Region Economic Outlook 2023-2028 (2020-2022 was an estimate only, due to no Civic Census and 2023 was forecasted).
  • *A full-time equivalent (FTE) is a full-time position that works between 35 and 40 hours per week. This could be filled by one person, or a combination of individuals who work the same number of hours as a full-time equivalent.

Calgary's growing population and service delivery

Calgary has one of the lowest property tax increases at 2.7 per cent average over the last five years than most major cities in Canada. In addition, Calgary’s total tax-supported operating expenditures remain below population plus inflation growth, an indicator that The City continues to live within its means. 

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