Working Together

There are countless organisations that can help companies work with newcomers to Canada. Non-profits, community organisations and government funded initiatives are all eager to work with companies in Edmonton to facilitate newcomer employment. They can help you find, train and understand the best practices for newcomer employing companies. 

Many free or low-cost resources exist to support employers in newcomer inclusion—but they’re often underused. Community organizations, government programs, and online tools can provide everything from training to wage subsidies.

Below are a number of free to access resources, followed by a list of organisations that support newcomers with employment services here in Edmonton. 

Employer Resources 

1. Employer resource guide from ELIP
2. ALIS.alberta.ca 
3. 1. Alis Alberta is a website designed by the government to help with  employee  career development, and learn other employment related facts. Excellent resource to share with newcomers.
3. Alberta.ca resources https://www.alberta.ca/resources-for-employers-and-organizations
4. alberta.ca/employment-standards- publications.aspx.
5. work.alberta.ca/occupational-health-safety/ohs- publications.html
6. 211 (clarify what they can find here and where)

Direct Relationships

Did you know that many community and newcomer supporting organisations can help set up direct relationships that will connect businesses with job seekers? Many government programs help train and educate Newcomers to get them ready for work.