Welcome to Employment and Immigration

Ten-point plan to achieve greater Occupational Health and Safety accountability and transparency

Changes are in the works for Alberta Occupational Health and Safety, including compliance and enforcement, planning and education. Beginning today and through to the end of the year, Thomas Lukaszuk, Minister of Employment and Immigration, will implement ten initiatives that will ensure Albertans can continue to have confidence in the health and safety of their workplaces, and address recommendations from the Office of the Auditor General.

Out of Work?

Not sure what to do next?

During the current recession, a growing number of Albertans are finding themselves out of work, many for the first time. Becoming unemployed can happen without warning and it can be hard to know what to do next. Here are some useful federal and provincial links to help you get started:

Job postings

Job fairs and workshops in your area

Training Programs

Career Planning

Applying for Employment Insurance

New Employment Insurance initiatives

Income Support

Dealing with Job Loss

Programs and Services

News

July 9, 2010
June 2010 Labour Force Statistics
Alberta Labour Force statistics, employment and unemployment rates for all provinces. more...

June 4, 2010
May 2010 Labour Force Statistics
Alberta Labour Force statistics, employment and unemployment rates for all provinces. more...

May 14, 2010
Firefighters to receive enhanced WCB coverage for cancer
Firefighters will now automatically be eligible for Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) coverage if they contract esophageal or testicular cancer.

May 7, 2010
Lethbridge Employer Connections job fair highlights 100 new jobs
Job seekers in Lethbridge and area are invited to attend an Employer Connections job fair at Alberta Employment and Immigration on May 14 to meet face-to-face with representatives from the new assisted living facility, Legacy Lodge.

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