Fort McMurray is one of the better-earning regions in Canada. In fact, one of the City's unofficial bynames is 'Fort McMoney'! The progress of this town absolutely qualifies it as a boom town.

Fort McMurray, the biggest district in the Athabascan oil sands country, is known for its petroleum industry. The catchphrase, "We have the Energy!" reflects the kind of economy that Fort McMurray has. Since the city has a large deposit of oil sands, numerous oil sand mining firms thrive in the area. Two of the biggest companies in the oil industry in Fort Mc Murry are the Suncor Energy and the Syncrude. One can expect that most residents of the town have jobs related to oil industry since the oil sands are located around the town of Fort McMurray.

Migrants from different parts of Canada like Labrador and Newfoundland go to this town to earn a living. Aside from careers connected to oil industry, the people of Fort McMurray depends on their jobs in oil pipelines and natural gas businesses. Fort McMurray 's tourism industry also provides employment for McMurrayites. The city's breathtaking spots like its rivers and hills become an instant haven for people who want to relax and enjoy a long vacation. The count of jobs related to tourism, like providing hospitality services are increasing, hence, the town needs more people to do these tasks. Everyone, who has the skills and meets the requisites of the Canadian immigration law, is invited to be a part of the progressing economy of Fort McMurray.