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Amazon’s $500 Million Fulfillment Centre Boosts Job Creation in Alberta

Investment at a Glance

In 2024, Amazon deepened its commitment to Alberta with the opening of a 2.8 million square foot robotic fulfillment centre in Calgary. From advanced distribution centres in both Calgary and Edmonton to the $4.3 billion AWS Canada West Region and two of North America’s largest wind and solar energy projects, Amazon’s continued investment in the province solidifies Alberta’s position as a powerhouse of innovation.

Alberta Delivers

With a rapidly expanding customer base in Western Canada, Amazon required strategically located infrastructure to enhance its distribution capabilities. Alberta’s skilled workforce, cost-competitive environment, strong infrastructure, and business-friendly regulatory landscape made it the ideal choice for this latest expansion.

Invest Alberta’s Role

Invest Alberta partnered with Calgary Economic Development and the Government of Alberta to help Amazon navigate regulatory processes, workforce development, and site selection. This collaboration highlights Alberta’s ability to ensure an effective entry and long-term success for major investors.

Impact in Action

Amazon’s fulfillment centre will generate over 1,000 jobs, boost the local economy, and create new opportunities across logistics, technology, and operations. The company’s commitment to innovation and operational excellence aligns with Alberta’s vision for a diversified and resilient economy.

NewCold Makes a $222M Investment in Alberta’s Food Corridor

Investment at a Glance

NewCold, a global leader in cold storage and food logistics, announced a $222 million investment to build a cutting-edge food storage facility in Coaldale, Alberta. This expansion further solidifies the region’s position as Canada’s premier food corridor.

Invest Alberta’s Role

Invest Alberta helped facilitate NewCold’s expansion by connecting the company with government incentives, local stakeholders, and business networks. The Government of Alberta contributed a $2.1 million grant through the Investment and Growth Fund, while the Town of Coaldale expedited operations and assisted with infrastructure and workforce development.

Alberta Delivers

NewCold chose Alberta for its competitive business climate — a powerful combination of tax advantages, robust infrastructure, and unparalleled market access.

From the company’s initial site visit to selecting Coaldale as its Canadian headquarters, fewer than 30 days elapsed — a pace virtually unheard of in major investment decisions. With support from Invest Alberta, the town of Coaldale swiftly fast-tracked approvals, rezoned the property, and secured a vital railway spur — all in record time. This seamless coordination gave NewCold the confidence that Coaldale could support both their ambitious construction timeline and advanced infrastructure needs.

Impact in Action

NewCold’s $222 million investment will bring significant cutting-edge automation to the region, including a new 56,000-pallet high-bay warehouse that will help enhance food security and supply chain resilience. More than just an infrastructure win, this project will create 58 permanent jobs and open doors for future training partnerships with local postsecondary institutions.

Bartlett Group Opens Its Canadian Headquarters in Sherwood Park, Alberta

Investment at a Glance

Bartlett Group has established its first Canadian headquarters and manufacturing facility in Sherwood Park, Alberta. The project is expected to create 125 permanent jobs, with seasonal peaks of up to 150 positions, reinforcing Alberta’s status as a destination for industrial excellence.

Invest Alberta’s Role

After an extensive search for the right location to expand operations in North America, Bartlett Group chose Alberta for several strategic reasons, such as our strong industrial base, a skilled workforce, a prime location within Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, access to transportation corridors, and our business-friendly environment.

Alberta Delivers

Invest Alberta, in collaboration with the Government of Alberta and Strathcona County, played a key role in supporting Bartlett Group’s market entry. Through a coordinated Team Alberta approach, Invest Alberta and our ecosystem partners helped the company navigate the investment process, access incentives, and engage with key industry stakeholders. These efforts accelerated Bartlett’s expansion into the province and laid the foundation for long-term success.

Impact in Action

Bartlett’s expansion will bring new opportunities to Alberta’s Industrial Heartland — a region known for its world-class industrial infrastructure and talent pool. The company’s investment not only creates high quality jobs but also fosters workforce development initiatives to train and upskill local talent, ensuring long-term economic benefits.

Alberta’s Fintech Momentum Grows as Wealthsimple Announces Major Expansion

Investment at a Glance

Wealthsimple, Canada’s leading financial services platform, announced a major hiring expansion in Alberta, aiming to triple its full-time workforce in the region by the end of 2025.

Invest Alberta’s Role

Invest Alberta, as well as the Government of Alberta, strongly supported Wealthsimple’s continued commitment to hiring in Alberta, particularly for high-value roles that drive technology and innovation.

Alberta Delivers

Wealthsimple’s expansion highlights Alberta’s deep talent pool and dynamic innovation ecosystem. The province offers a unique environment, where forward-thinking companies can scale, recruit top talent, and thrive in a fast-moving economy that embraces bold Invest Alberta’s Role: ideas.

Impact in Action

By the end of 2025, Wealthsimple’s Alberta workforce will reach 105 employees, representing about 10 percent of its global team and further contributing to Alberta’s growing fintech ecosystem.

eStruxture Establishes its First Alberta-Based Data Centre

Investment at a Glance

eStruxture, Canada’s largest data centre provider, is laying the groundwork for Alberta’s largest and most advanced data centre to date: CAL-3. This $750 million commitment is more than an infrastructure upgrade; it’s a catalyst for Alberta’s future as a global digital powerhouse. CAL-3 will be a state-of-the-art facility, with 90 megawatts of power and AI-ready infrastructure, designed to fuel the growing demand from cloud and AI service providers. It will set a new standard for high-performance computing in the region and pave the way for new opportunities, not just in technology, but across Alberta’s economy.

Invest Alberta’s Role

Invest Alberta played a key role in finalizing eStruxture’s investment through months of strategic discussions and coordination with Rocky View County. Our team facilitated connections, provided tailored support, and showcased Alberta’s growing digital infrastructure capacity.

Alberta Delivers

Alberta’s competitive business environment, reliable infrastructure, low-cost power, and commitment to innovation make it a prime location for global data infrastructure. eStruxture’s investment reinforces the province’s appeal to hyperscalers and tech investors seeking scalable, sustainable operations.

Impact in Action

The investment will generate both temporary construction jobs and long-term permanent employment in Rocky View County, contributing to economic diversification and regional growth. As Alberta’s largest data centre, the facility is poised to attract future investment, strengthen cloud capabilities, and position the province as a leader in digital infrastructure. eStruxture has already signaled its intention to continue investing in Alberta over the next five to ten years, establishing a foundation for sustained economic and technological growth.