Palliser Career & Employment Services

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CAREER AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Palliser Economic Partnership Region is experiencing low unemployment rates and has various supports in place to assist both business and labour

Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry (AEII) (www.employment.gov.ab.ca) provides services and information that enables individuals to succeed in the changing workforce, fosters safe and healthy workplaces and assists people in need. The following AEII programs focus on informing, attracting, developing and retaining labour in the region.
Canada Alberta Job Order Bank Service lists positions available nation wide. Job seekers can search for work by occupational titles, geographical area, student jobs and new jobs posted in the last 48 hours.
Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry Alberta Job Corps is a hands on employment program designed to provide Alberta Works Income Support clients with the opportunity to work and earn a wage while learning reliable employment skills.
Alberta Learning Information Services (ALIS) is an on-line source of career, learning and employment information.
Canadian Agricultural Skills Service (CASS) provides funding and practical assistance to farm families in order to direct them to a learning path that will lead to more opportunities.
Career & Employment Assistance Services (CEAS) helps Albertans prepare for the workforce and find and maintain work, make informed career decisions, understand the labour market, develop realistic employment plans, and learn effective job search skills. Local funded CEAS services include Big Country Community Adult Learning Association (Oyen), Brooks Employment Services, Community Employment Services, and Saamis Employment and Training Association.
Disability Related Employment Supports (DRES) provides workplace, job search, educational technology assistance to Albertans in overcoming the barriers to employment created by their disability.
Labour Market Information Centre (LMIC) Alberta Works located in Medicine Hat (403-528-5299) and Brooks (403-362-1278) provides Alberta with information to assist with making career, learning and work decisions
Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) is an immigration program operated by the Government of Alberta, in conjunction with Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
Self-Employment Program is available in Medicine Hat, Brooks and are through
Entre-Corp Business Development Centre and is designed for Albertans who are unemployed and in need of self-employment training to participate in the labour market.
Summer Temporary Employment Program (STEP) was developed to help Albertans who would benefit from temporary employment during the spring and summer (late April to early September), typically post-secondary and high school students.
Youth Connections provides Alberta youth with career planning and counseling services, assistance connecting with learning and work opportunities, labour market information and access to workplace programs, and Skills Canada Competition. Local AEII Youth Connections Service providers include Brooks Youth Connection, County of Forty Mile Youth Connections (located in Foremost and Bow Island), Entre-Corp Business Development Centre Youth Connections, and YouthWorks! Employment Centre

There are many community agencies and programs in the Palliser Region that also provide career assistance:

Absolute Safety Management (Brooks 403-362-1700) provides workplace health and safety training and job placement services for those aspiring to become employed in industrial settings such as oil and gas and construction.
Academy of Learning (Medicine Hat) offers training in job search and resume writing, job placement assistance to graduates, and training in Thought Patterns for a Successful Career.
Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (Medicine Hat) provides promotion and development of up to 50 recognized trades as well as on-going support and guidance to both employers and individuals interested in pursuing a career in the trades.
Big Country Community Adult Learning Association (Oyen 403-664-2060) is a resource for career, education and employment information.
Brooks Campus Medicine Hat College provides College Preparation, University Transfer, Diploma and Certificate Programs, Adult Basic Education, and LPN course and English as a Second Language Classes.
Brooks Employment Services is a one-stop shop for career and employment needs including career counseling, job search skills, labour market information, employer/employee services, and information services.
Brooks Youth Connections provides free employment and career related services to youth ages 15-24.
Community Employment Services provides a wide range of free career and employment workshops and services to assist individuals who are either unemployed or underemployed.
Connections Career & Safety Services provides training in the area of Oil and Gas Class 1 Transportation, Oilfield Worker, and Safety Training.
CORE Association is a non-profit organization that provides services such as career counseling, job development, first aid/CPR training, local labour market information, work experience, volunteer work programs, and placement through on-the-job training to people with developmental disabilities.
Entre-Corp Business Development Centre provides programs and services for those aspiring to be entrepreneurs as well as for current entrepreneurs.
Forty Mile Youth Connections (Foremost 403-867-3077 and Bow Island 403-545-6222) provides a full range of resources to assist youth in making informed career decisions as well as provide job search assistance.
Global Friendship Immigration Center Association assists immigrants and refugees settle in Brooks and area through Settlement and Orientation, Information Sessions, Counseling and Referral, Translation and Interpretation Services, and Citizenship Classes
Hire-a-student (Medicine Hat 403-529-4733) provides an employment service that helps students obtain employment and related job skills while assisting employers and the public with their business, employee and casual labour needs.
HR Solutions assists in planning recruitment strategies and managing the hiring process allowing for a successful hire.
Medicine Hat College Employment and Resource Centre provides employers with the opportunity to speak directly with potential employees through career and job fairs and recruitment meetings, post openings through the College, and identify potential candidates for job openings. The Centre allows current students and graduates assistance with developing job search and acquisition skills.
Military Family Career Centre (CFB Suffield) promotes health, well-being, and enhanced quality of life military families by offering employment services, volunteer development and involvement, child care services, outreach, crisis intervention and education and craft courses/workshops including second language training.
Miywasin Society is a partnership that targets the needs of Aboriginal Community in the Medicine Hat area and strives to develop and maintain services to meet those needs
Newell Community Action Group (Brooks 403-362-6661) provides vocational training and community living skills training for adults with disabilities.
REDI Enterprises assists adults with disabilities who desire to work or volunteer.
Saamis Immigration Services Association (Medicine Hat 403-504-1188) assists immigrants and refugees settle in Medicine Hat and area through Settlement and Orientation, Information Sessions, Counseling and Referral, Translation and Interpretation Services, and Citizenship Classes.
Saamis Employment and Training Association (SETA) (Medicine Hat 403-504-4056) provides employment program to the Aboriginal Community of Medicine Hat and area.
Southeastern Alberta Partners for Youth Career Development (Dunmore 403-504-4942) is a regional partnership of five school divisions, Medicine Hat College, CAREERS: The Next Generation, business and industry associations, government agencies and business reps that build career awareness, employability skills and school-to-work opportunities to further develop the future talent pool.
Volunteer and Community Information Centre offers services and support to volunteers, not-for-profit agencies, individuals and the community.
Youthworks! Employment Centre is a year-round program designed to help young Albertans between the ages of 14 and 24 explore work and training options, build protective careers and achieve meaningful employment.