Employment Support
A practical collection of resources to support service providers, employers, and newcomers in navigating employment-related processes, workplace integration, and labour market readiness.
Employer Information and Orientation Resources with Temporary Residents
- Employment Professionals Canada has effective strategies for onboarding temporary staff including communication, training, supervision, and workplace integration.
- Ukrainians in Alberta offers employment-related training webinars for employers or service providers that may support employers and workforce integration efforts.
- Robert Half’s employer checklist for onboarding new hire TR’s, shares practical onboarding tips, including orientation, workplace expectations, employee support, and retention practices.
- The Edmonton Region Immigrant Employment Council (ERIEC) helps skilled immigrants integrate into the Edmonton regional labour market through mentorship and networking programs.
The International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
- The International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) is an Alberta government service. It assesses foreign-earned credentials and compares them to Canadian educational standards to help newcomers live, work and study in Canada.
- The Educational Credential (ECA) is used for immigrating to Canada. IQAS is designated by (IRCC) to complete an ECA for immigration purposes.
- IQAS provides 3 different types of assessments (Basic, Educational and Specialized) for employment, education, or licensure purposes.
- IQAS’ Educational Pre-Assessments are for individuals who are currently enrolled in an international study program or plan to enrol in one. It provides a non-formal, preliminary Canadian comparative assessment for information purposes only.
- IQAS’ Basic, Educational and Specialized assessment types
- IQAS’ Educational Credential Assessment (used for immigration as well as for employment after an individual is approved to immigrate to Canada)
- IQAS’ duplicate certificates services
Service Canada
- Work Sharing & Worker Retention Grant
Government Of Alberta Resources
- Hiring a foreign worker: A Q&A resource that provides practical guidance for employers on topics like employer compliance, fees, submitting offers of employment through the Employer Portal, Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA), and general responsibilities when hiring foreign workers in Canada.
- Resources for employers of TFW’s: an overview of employer’s responsibilities, workplace standards, recruitment practices, and supports available when hiring Temporary Foreign Workers in Alberta.
- Compliance information for employers: This resource outlines employer obligations, compliance requirements, inspections, and record-keeping expectations under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
Alberta Human Rights Commission Resources
- Employers, employees, and trade unions and associations have rights and responsibilities to make sure a workplace is free from discrimination.
- The Alberta Human Rights Act protects against discrimination at work.
- How to make a complaint to the Commission if you believe you have experienced discrimination based on a protected ground.