Useful Websites For Skilled Workers
Useful Websites for Skilled Workers & Employers
This document provides a summary of information resources that can
be found on the Internet as it relates to:
Immigration to Alberta, Canada
Provincial and Federal Government Programs and Services
Foreign Worker Readiness Programs
Moving to Alberta / Settlement Services
Employment Standards / Wage & Salary
We encourage both skilled workers and employers to thoroughly
research and review the many resources available online.
For more information please contact:
The Foreign Worker Information Line
Toll Free within Alberta: 1-877-427-6419
Outside Alberta: (780) 427-6419
Enquiries: immigration.info@gov.ab.ca
ISBN 0-7785-3419-7
July
2007
USEFUL WEBSITES
I. IMMIGRATION
(Permanent)
3 – 4
A. Immigration in General
B. Business Immigration
C. Skilled Workers
D. Alberta Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
II.
FOREIGN WORKER PROGRAMS (Temporary)
5 – 11
A. Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW)
B. Skill Level C & D- Pilot Project for Hiring Foreign Workers in Occupations that
Normally Require a High School Diploma or Job Specific Training
C. Seasonal Agriculture
Work Permit
National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill Level 0, A, B, C, and D
Labour Market Opinion (LMO) Exemptions
D. North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
E. General Agreement on Trades in Services (GATS)
F. Intra-Company Transferees
G. Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
H. Facilitated Processing for Information Technology Workers
I. Spousal Program
J. Off Campus Work Permit Program
K. Temporary Foreign Worker unit- Exemptions office located in Calgary
International Youth Exchange Programs
L. German-Canadian Young Workers Exchange Program information (Germany)
M. French- Canadian Working Holiday Program information (France)
N. Korean-Canadian Working Holiday Program information (Korea)
III.
TRADE OCCUPATIONS IN ALBERTA
12
Trade Occupations in Alberta
IV.
USEFUL PROVINCIAL WEBSITES (ALBERTA/CANADA)
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A. Government of Alberta
B. Business
C. Education & Professional Associations
D. Labour Market Information
E. Job Opportunities
V.
MOVING TO ALBERTA/SETTLEMENT SERVICES
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A. General Services, Taxes and Social Insurance Number
B. Alberta Communities & Housing
C. Health Services
D. Language Training
E. Alberta’s Economics
VI.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS / WAGE & SALARY
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A. Alberta Wage and Salary Survey
B. Alberta Employment Standards
C. Workers’ Compensation Board
VII. INDUSTRIES
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I. Immigration
A. Immigration in General
Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s (CIC) website:
• www.cic.gc.ca
For information on citizenship and immigration 1-888-242-2100
(in Canada only)
If you are anywhere outside of Canada, please contact the Canadian Embassy, High Commission,
or Consulate responsible for your region:
• http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/missions.asp
Forms required to apply for immigration to Canada:
• http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/index.asp
Government of Canada
To learn more about Canada, visit:
• www.canada.gc.ca/acanada/acPubHome.jsp
B. Business Immigration (Permanent Resident)
i. Immigrating to Canada as an Entrepreneur
The Entrepreneur Program seeks to attract experienced persons that will own and actively
manage businesses in Canada that will contribute to the economy and create jobs. Entrepreneurs
must demonstrate business experience, a minimum net worth of CDN $300,000 and are subject
to conditions upon arrival in Canada.
• http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/business/entrepreneurs/index.asp
ii. Immigrating to Canada as an Investor
The Immigrant Investor Program seeks to attract experienced persons and capital to Canada.
Investors must demonstrate business experience, a minimum net worth of CDN $800,000 and
make an investment of CDN $400,000.
• http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/business/investors/index.asp
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iv. Immigrating to Canada as a Self-Employed Person
Self-employed persons must have the intention and ability to create their own employment. They
are expected to contribute to the cultural or athletic life of Canada. They may create their own
employment by purchasing and managing a farm in Canada.
• http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/business/self-employed/index.asp
C. Skilled Workers
Canada’s citizenship and immigration programs help build a community of citizens respected
throughout the world. Applying to come to Canada as a Skilled Worker is not difficult. Consult the
Citizenship and Immigration Canada website to find all the information and forms you need to
make your application:
• http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/index.asp
Six Selection Factors and Pass Mark
• http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-factors.asp
D. Alberta Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
The Alberta Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is an employer driven program operated by the
Government of Alberta, in conjunction with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).
The PNP considers skilled workers - in occupational levels 0, A or B as defined by the *National
Occupational Classification Code (NOC) as corporate management, professionals and trades with
post-secondary education and certification, deemed as critical to the Alberta economy.
Employers unable to fill skilled positions with Canadian residents may present their business case
to the PNP and apply for approval to recruit a specified number of foreign candidates to fill these
positions. Skilled Workers cannot initiate the process. For further information, please refer to:
• www.alberta-canada.com/pnp
* National Occupational Classification (NOC)
The NOC is used daily by thousands of people to understand the jobs found throughout Canada’s
labour market. For more information, visit their website:
• www23.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/2001/e/generic/welcome.shtml
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II. FOREIGN WORKER PROGRAMS (Temporary)
Please note: Human Resources & Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)
is now officially
Service Canada *
A. Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW)
Every year over 90,000 foreign workers enter Canada working temporarily to help Canadian
employers address skill shortages in Canada. Please visit the following website for further
information on working temporarily in Canada:
• http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/index.asp
Application to Work in Canada- Work Permit information:
Guide:
• http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/index.asp
• http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/work.asp
The Worker’s Role:
Temporary workers must also meet the requirements that apply to all temporary residents in
order to come to Canada. Find out what you must do before working in Canada:
• http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/apply-who.asp
The Employer’s Role:
Before a foreign national may work in Canada, you, as an employer, must check with HRSDC to
confirm the job offer you have made to the foreign worker. Find out what you must do before you
can hire a foreign national:
• http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/employers/index.asp
Labour Market Opinion
In order to hire a foreign national, you must satisfy Service Canada that there are no Canadian
citizens or permanent residents available to fill the position, that is, the application for the Labour
Market Opinion (LMO) is positive. An online application is now available at:
• www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/workplaceskills/foreign_workers/fwp_application.shtml
A guide to completing the LMO application can be found at:
• www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/pub/TFWguide-e.pdf
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Application to Change Conditions or Extend Your Stay in Canada as a Worker:
• http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5553E5.asp
B. Skill Level C & D of the *National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Pilot Project for Hiring Foreign Workers in Occupations that Normally
Require a High School Diploma or Job Specific Training
When planning to hire foreign workers in occupations that usually require at most a high school
diploma or a maximum of 2 years of job-specific training, HRSDC has developed a pilot project
that will carefully balance your labour needs with your comprehensive efforts to hire Canadians,
and the well-being of the foreign workers in Canada.
a. www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/epb/lmd/fw/lowskill.shtml
National Occupational Classification:
b. www23.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/2001/e/generic/welcome.shtml
C. Seasonal Agriculture
Employing agricultural foreign workers can help you as a producer meet your labour needs during
peak agricultural periods. The Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) allows the
organized entry of foreign workers to work in agricultural labourer occupations in Canada.
a. www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/epb/lmd/fw/seasagri.shtml
Work Permit
Application, guideline, and document checklist for work permit:
• http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/work.asp
National Occupational Classification
The NOC is used daily by thousands of people to understand the jobs found throughout Canada’s
labour market. For more information, visit their website:
www23.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/2001/e/generic/welcome.shtml
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Labour Market Opinion (LMO) EXEMPTIONS
D. North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
The NAFTA is restricted to citizens of the United States and Mexico. It allows for the transfer of
executive and management personnel, and persons with specialized knowledge, to an
enterprise’s operations located in the territory of another NAFTA party. The NAFTA applies to four
specific categories of businesspersons: business visitors, professionals, intra-company
transferees, and traders and investors.
• http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/you-asked/section20.asp
For a step by step guide on hiring foreign workers, please visit:
• http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/pub/TFWguide-e.pdf
E. General Agreement on Trades in Services (GATS)
Under the GATS, Canada has committed to facilitate market access for certain businesspersons
who are foreign service providers in specified sectors. Three categories of businesspersons are
covered: business visitors, professionals and intra-company transferees.
• http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/you-asked/section20.asp
F. Intra- Company Transferees:
Complete guidelines for Human Resources professionals who are transferring executives, senior
managers, and persons with specialized knowledge to a Canadian operation.
• http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/special-business.asp
G. Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
The CCFTA is modelled on the NAFTA and makes it easier for Canadian and Chilean citizens to
temporarily enter the other country. The rules and requirements are similar to those under the
NAFTA and cover the four categories of business persons: business visitors, professionals, intra-
company transferees, and traders and investors.
• http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/you-asked/section20.asp
H. Facilitated Processing for Information Technology Workers (Pilot project)
In response to the need of employers to fill critical shortages in the software industry, Citizenship
and Immigration Canada (CIC) collaborated with Human Resources and Skills Development
Canada (HRSDC), Industry Canada and the Software Human Resource Council (SHRC) on the
development of a pilot project to streamline the entry of workers whose skills are in high demand
in the software industry and whose entry into the Canadian labour market would have no
negative impact on Canadian job seekers and workers. The facilitative process remains strictly
targeted at workers entering the software sector on a temporary basis.
• http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/special-tech.asp
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I. Spousal Program
Foreign worker’s spouse (husband, wife, or common-law partner) may qualify for a work permit
without the need for a job confirmation from HRSDC. The foreign worker’s job must be listed in
Skill Level 0, A, or B in the National Occupational Classification, and the foreign worker must be
authorized to work in Canada for six months or longer.
• http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/apply-who-permit.asp
National Occupational Classification- Skill Level 0, A, or B
• www23.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/2001/e/generic/welcome.shtml
J. Off Campus Work Permit Program
The Off-Campus Work Permit Program allows foreign students at publicly-funded post-secondary
educational institutions to work off campus while completing their studies.
• http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-offcampus.asp
K. Temporary Foreign Worker Unit [TFWU] - Exemptions (office located in Calgary)
TFWU offers guidance to employers or their representatives seeking to employ foreign workers
who are exempted from the HRSDC- Service Canada’s labour market opinion process. The TFWU
will also provide advice on work permit exemption. The unit will pre-screen supporting documents
from employers to streamline the application process of such workers and provide an opinion for
the use of officers at the port of entry.
• http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/employers/tfw-units.asp
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INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
L. German-Canadian Young Workers Exchange Program (Germany)
The German-Canadian Young Workers Exchange Program offers both Canadian and German
graduates and young professionals (between the ages of 18-35) the opportunity to strengthen
their qualifications through practical experience in their field of professional training. The
duration of placements within this program will not exceed 12 months. The program welcomes
applicants from all professions. A HRSDC Labour Market Opinion is not required. For further
information (*German), please refer to the following website:
• www.arbeitsagentur.de/
Or Contact:
Zentralstelle fuer Arbeitsvermittlung (ZAV)
ZAV Bonn, Team 211, Villemombler Strasse 76, 53123 Bonn, Germany
E-mail: Bonn-ZAV.weltweit@arbeitsagentur.de
Phone: 011 49 228 713 1436 or -1086 or -1320
Fax: 011 49 228 713 270 1207
Contacts:
Klaus Münstermann
Phone: 011 49 228 713 1436
Nicole Plener
Phone: 011 49 228 713 1086
Ilse-Lore Schneider
Phone: 011 49 228 713 1320
Employers: for further assistance, please contact the ZAV’s office.
Note: Under the German-Canadian Young Workers Exchange Program, if the employer would like
to retain the foreign worker(s) for an extended period, employer may apply under the Temporary
Foreign Worker Program. Please refer to the section II.A on page 5- Temporary Foreign Worker.
ZAV, the German government employment agency will recruit skilled workers for Canadian
employers.
Please note that for the Compulsory Trade Occupations, the work permit will be issued for six
months. For further information regarding trade occupations, please visit Alberta Advanced
Education and Technology.
• www.tradesecrets.org
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M. French-Canadian Working Holiday Program (France)
The Working Holiday Program (WHP) is intended for young French citizens in all professions,
between the ages of 18 and 35, who currently reside in France. This program provides an
opportunity to work on short term contracts in Canada. The duration of placements within this
program will not exceed 12 months. Under the French-Canadian Working Holiday Program, the
work permit is renewable for another six months, administrated by the Paris Embassy. A HRSDC
Labour Market Opinion is not required. For further information, please visit the website below:
• www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/canada-europa/france/visas/pvt-en.asp
Or contact:
Espaces employ international [EEI]
The EEI facilitates international recruitment for businesses and interested job seekers. It provides
an international placement service for filling skilled, qualifiewd vacancies and supplies
documentation on expatriation. In France and abroad, the French worldwide service, EEI can
make the international recruitments easier. EEI provides confidential, personalized service free of
charge.
• www.emploi-international.org
E-mail: ameriques.eei@anpe.fr
Contacts:
Jose
Salazar
Julie
Puglia
jose.salazar@anpe.fr
julie.puglia@anpe.fr
Note: Under the French-Canadian Working Holiday Program, if the employer would like to retain
the foreign worker(s) for an extended period, employer may apply under the Temporary Foreign
Worker Program. Please refer to the section II.A on page 5- Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW).
EEI, the France government employment agency will recruit workers for Canadian employers.
Trade Occupations:
Some trade occupations are designated compulsory trades in the province of Alberta. This
compulsory designation requires that anyone working in these trades must be Alberta certified or
have an Interprovincial Red Seal from within a province in Canada.
All skilled tradespeople working in compulsory trades are required to have their work experience
or work experience and formal training in a trade verified to ensure they meet Alberta industry
trade standards before they will receive an approval from Advanced Education and Technology.
HRSDC will only endorse those who are approved to come to work in these compulsory trades in
Alberta. These applicants are issued work permits to practice in the trade for a maximum of
180 days and must write exams and gain Alberta certification within this time period in order to
stay and continue to work in the trade. For detailed information, visit the Alberta Advanced
Education and Technology
• www.tradesecrets.org
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N. Korean-Canadian Working Holiday Program (Korea)
The Working Holiday Program (WHP) is intended for young Korean citizens in all professions,
between the ages of 18 and 30, who currently reside in Korea. This program provides an
opportunity to work on short term contracts in Canada. The duration of placements within this
program will not exceed 12 months. A Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
(Service Canada) Labour Market Opinion is not required. For further information (*Korean),
please visit the website below:
• http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/korea/new-announcement-ko.asp
Or contact:
Human Resources Development Korea (HRDK)
HRDK is a government organization at the forefront of developing and managing the Korean
workforce. The World Job Centre at HRDK provides various services to help Korean workers find
job placements internationally in a range of industry sectors. HRDK is involved in fostering
LifeLong Competency Development through various training programs, managing public
vocational training institutions, conducting national qualifications testing and certification (for all
engineers and occupations in trades), encouraging skills development, promoting overseas job
placements and international exchanges. HRDK provides services for employers who would like to
advertise jobs and hire Korean workers.
• http://www.hrdkorea.or.kr/eng/main.html
Note: Under the Korean-Canadian Working Holiday Program, if the employer would like to retain
the foreign worker(s) for an extended period, employer may apply under the Temporary Foreign
Worker Program. Please refer to the section II.A on page 5- Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW).
Trade Occupations:
Some trade occupations are designated compulsory trades in the province of Alberta. This
compulsory designation requires that anyone working in these trades must be Alberta certified or
have an Interprovincial Red Seal from a province in Canada.
All skilled trades people working in compulsory trades are required to have their work experience
or work experience and formal training in a trade verified to ensure they meet Alberta industry
trade standards before they will receive an approval from Advanced Education. Human Resources
and Skills Development Canada (Service Canada) will only endorse those who are approved to
come to work in these compulsory trades in Alberta. These applicants are issued work permits to
practice in the trade for a maximum of 180 days and must write exams and gain Alberta
certification within this time period in order to stay and continue to work in the trade. For detailed
information, visit the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training website at:
• http://www.tradesecrets.org
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III. Trade occupations in alberta
Trade Occupations:
Some trade occupations are designated compulsory trades in the province of Alberta. This
compulsory designation requires that anyone working in these trades must be Alberta certified or
have an Interprovincial Red Seal from within a province in Canada.
All skilled tradespeople working in compulsory trades are required to have their work experience
or work experience and formal training in a trade verified to ensure they meet Alberta industry
trade standards before they will receive an approval from Advanced Education and Technology.
HRSDC will only endorse those who are approved to come to work in these compulsory trades in
Alberta. These applicants are issued work permits to practice in the trade for a maximum of
180 days and must write exams and gain Alberta certification within this time period in order to
stay and continue to work in the trade. For detailed information, visit the Alberta Advanced
Education and Technology website at:
• www.tradesecrets.org
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IV. USEFUL PROVINCIAL WEBSITES
A. Government of Alberta:
To find out more about the Alberta Government departments, visit their website:
• www.gov.ab.ca
Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry:
The Department of Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry focuses on the government’s
prosperity core business of strengthening economic growth, supporting job creation by the
private sector, and helping Albertans build a future for themselves and their children.
For information about Alberta’s economy, business and industry: *
• www.alberta-canada.com
Facts on Alberta (Feb. 2006 Policy and Economic Analysis) An overview of the business
and lifestyle advantages Alberta offers. Includes: Cost and tax advantages, Real estate
costs, Labour force statistics, Transportation infrastructure, Education and Research
institutions, and Quality of life.
To find out more about what Alberta offers, please see Facts on Alberta and Alberta
Economic Quick Facts at:
• www.alberta-canada.com/statpub/economicHighlights/factsOnAlberta.cfm
Alberta Treasury
Provides excellence in financial management, services and advice to achieve a healthy and
sustainable financial condition for the province with the lowest possible taxes for Albertans:
• www.finance.gov.ab.ca
B. Business
Alberta Registries
Are you starting a new business? If so, you need to register your business with Alberta
Registries, under the Ministry of Service Alberta:
• www.governmentservices.gov.ab.ca/index.cfm?fuseaction=section:businesses:
howto
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The Business Link (Federal Site)
Are you thinking of starting or expanding a business in Alberta or in need of general business
information to help you make sound business decisions? The Business Link can help you answer
these questions and more.
• www.cbsc.org/alberta
The Business Link (Alberta)
The Business Link (formerly the Calgary Business Information Centre (CBIC)) provides services to
entrepreneurs who are starting a business and to those who are currently operating or expanding
a small or medium enterprise. You can obtain a listing of companies in Alberta or more Industry
information through their website, The Business Link is an information resource centre and they
have access to databases and many other resources. To book an appointment with a consultant
at The Business Link, please call 403-221-7800.
• http://www.canadabusiness.ca/alberta/main.cfm
AlbertaFirst.Com Ltd.
Albertafirst.com provides valuable information to businesses and individuals interested in starting
a business or locating to Alberta. Visit the website for detailed information on over 450
communities, businesses & properties for sale, and business information, including the largest
online business directory in Alberta:
• www.albertafirst.com
Industry Canada – Strategis
Strategis is one of the most comprehensive Internet sites for Canadian businesses and
consumers. This Industry Canada website allows you to identify new markets, find business
partners, form alliances, locate emerging technologies or processes, etc.
• www.strategis.ic.gc.ca
For information regarding exporting in Canada, visit:
• www.strategis.ic.gc.ca/sc_mrkti/engdoc/homepage.html
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C. Education & Professional Associations
Alberta Education:
Do you want to learn about the education system in Alberta for your children? For information on
Kindergarten through Grade 12:
• www.education.gov.ab.ca
Information for Parents
• www.education.gov.ab.ca/k_12/curriculum/parent.asp
Information about schools
• www.education.gov.ab.ca/ei/maps
This section includes information for parents to help them understand what their children learn in
Kindergarten through to senior high school. It includes handbooks for parents, which outline
course content for each grade and/or subject area in the curriculum. The handbooks are based on
the Alberta Programs of Study and include samples of what students are expected to learn in
each subject. You'll also find other publications on a variety of educational topics.
Alberta Advanced Education and Technology:
For information regarding post-secondary studies and other adult learning programs:
• www.advancededucation.gov.ab.ca
International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
IQAS helps immigrants obtain recognition for the education they received in other countries:
• www.advancededucation.gov.ab.ca/iqas/iqas.asp
Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS)
ALIS provides information about career, learning, and employment opportunities.
• www.alis.gov.ab.ca
Certification and Registration Requirements for Employment in Alberta:
• www.alis.gov.ab.ca/certinfo
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OCCINFO – Occupational Profiles:
Includes information about the duties, educational requirements, employment outlook in Alberta,
Salary, etc. of various trades:
• www.alis.gov.ab.ca/occinfo
University of Alberta:
Did you know that the University of Alberta has the third highest number of undergraduate
students and the sixth highest number of graduate students and has achieved the sixth highest
number of Rhodes Scholars from the years 1965-1995?
• www.ualberta.ca
University of Calgary:
Did you know that the University of Calgary is a research and teaching university? According to
the Canadian Association of University Business Officers, the U of C is the most research-
intensive university in Alberta and among the top 10 in Canada.
• www.ucalgary.ca
Professional Associations:
For further information regarding specific professions within the health sector, please consult the
related association:
Registered Nurses:
College & Association of Registered
Canadian Nurses Association (CNA)
Nurses of Alberta (CARNA)
11620 - 168 Street
50 Driveway
Edmonton AB Canada T5M 4A6
Ottawa ON Canada K2P 1E2
Telephone: (780) 451-0043
Telephone: (613) 237-2133
Toll free: 1-800-252-9392
Toll-Free:1-800-361-8404
Fax: (780) 452-3276
Fax: (613) 237-3520
E-mail: carna@nurses.ab.ca
Membership Information: info@cna-aiic.ca
Website: www.nurses.ab.ca
Website: www.cna-aiic.ca/cna
Licensed Practical Nurses:
College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)
Suite #230, 10403 - 172 Street
Edmonton AB Canada T5S 1K9
Telephone: (780) 484-8886
Toll free (in Alberta only): 1-800-661-5877
Fax: (780) 484-9069
E-mail (Registration): theresa@clpna.com
Website: www.clpna.com
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Occupational Therapists:
Alberta Association of Registered
Canadian Association of Occupational
Occupational Therapists (AAROT)
Therapists (CAOT)
Suite #311, 4245–97 Street
Suite #3400, CTTC Building
Edmonton AB Canada T6E 5Y7
1125 Colonel By Dr.
Telephone: (780) 436-8381
Ottawa ON Canada K1S 5R1
Toll-free (in Alberta only): 1-800-561-5429
Telephone: (613) 523- 2268
Fax: (780) 434-0658
Toll-free (in North America): 1-800-434-2268
Fax: (613) 523-2552
E-mail (Registration): registrar@acot.ca
E-mail (Membership): sdokuchie@caot.ca
Website: www.aarot.ca
Website: www.caot.ca
Physical Therapy:
Alberta Physiotherapy Association (APA)
Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA)
Suite #401, 10109 - 106 Street
Suite #410, 2345 Yonge Street
Edmonton AB Canada T5J 3L7
Toronto ON Canada M4P 2E5
Telephone: (780) 431-0569
Telephone: (416) 932-1888
Toll-free (in Alberta only): 1-877-431-0569
Toll-free: 1-800-387-8679
Fax: (780) 431-1069
Fax: (416) 932-9708
E-mail: alberta@albertaphysio.org
E-mail: information@physiotherapy.ca
Website: www.albertaphysio.org
Website: www.physiotherapy.ca/
Respiratory Therapists:
College and Association of Respiratory
Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists
Therapists of Alberta (CARTA)
(CSRT)
Suite #370, 6715 - 8th Street N.E.
102 - 1785 Alta Vista Drive
Calgary AB Canada T2E 7H7
Ottawa ON Canada K1G 3Y6
Telephone: (403) 274-1828
Telephone: (613) 731-3164
Toll-free: 1-800-205-2778
Toll Free: 1-800-267-3422
Fax: (403) 274-9703
Fax: (613) 521-4314
E-mail: carta1@telusplanet.net
Email (Membership): sstiehl@csrt.com
Website: www.carta.ca
Website: www.csrt.com
Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists:
Alberta College of Speech-Language
Canadian Association of Speech-Language
Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA)
Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA)
#209, 3132 Parsons Rd.
401 - 200 Elgin St
Edmonton AB Canada T6N 1L6
Ottawa ON Canada K2P 1L5
Telephone: (780) 944-1609
Telephone: (613) 567-9968
Toll-free: 1-800-537-0589
Toll-free: 1-800-259-8519
Fax: (780) 408-3925
Fax: (613) 567-2859
E-mail (Registration): registrar@acslpa.ab.ca
E-mail: caslpa@caslpa.ca
Website: www.acslpa.ab.ca
Website: www.caslpa.ca
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Diagnostic Imaging Professionals:
Alberta Association of Medical Radiation
Canadian Association of Medical Radiation
Technologists (AAMRT)
Technologists (CAMRT)
#501, Centre 104, 5241 Calgary Trail
10th Floor, 85 Albert Street
Edmonton, AB Canada T6H 5G8
Ottawa, Ontario
Telephone: (780) 487-6130
Telephone: (613) 234-0012
Toll-free: 1-800-282-2165
Toll free: 1-800-463-9729
Fax: (780) 432-9106
Fax: (613) 234-1097
E-mail: info@acmdtt.com
E-mail (Registrar): nsaunders@camrt.ca
Website: www.aamrt.org
Website: www.camrt.ca
Pharmacists:
Alberta College of Pharmacists (ACP)
Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPA)
Suite 1200, 10303-Jasper Ave
1785 Alta Vista Drive
Edmonton AB Canada T5J 3N6
Ottawa ON Canada K1G 3Y6
Telephone: (780) 990-0321
Telephone: (613) 523-7877
Toll-free: 1-877-227-3838
Toll-free: 1-800-917-9489
Fax: (780) 990-0328
Fax: (613) 523-0445
E-mail: acpinfo@altapharm.org
E-mail: info@pharmacists.ca
Website: https://pharmacists.ab.ca/college Website: www.pharmacists.ca
Other Associations:
Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA)
APEGGA ensures that only properly qualified engineers, geologists, and geophysicists are allowed to
practice, and that they do so according to professional standards and a Code of Ethics.
• www.apegga.org
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta has responsibility within the Province of Alberta for
the licensing of physicians, monitoring standards of medical practice, and investigating complaints
about physicians.
• www.cpsa.ab.ca
The Law Society of Alberta
The Law Society of Alberta is a self-governing association of all the practicing lawyers in the province
of Alberta.
• www.lawsocietyalberta.com
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D. Labour Market Information
Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry
Everything you need to stay informed about Alberta’s growing labour market:
• http://employment.alberta.ca/cps/rde/xchg/hre/hs.xsl/563.html
Alberta Labour Market Information
• www.alis.gov.ab.ca/employment/lmi/alberta.asp
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Labour Market Information for Your Business- A practical guide
This guide provides practical advice on finding and using labour market information in Alberta.
Finding and using the Labour Market Information is broken down in the areas such as economy,
labour market trends, Industry/sector activity, occupation forecast, and Job descriptions and
wage information:
• www.alis.gov.ab.ca/pdf/cshop/lmibusiness.pdf
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Labour Market Information Service
Provides general and detailed information on local labour markets across Canada. This
information can help people to search for work, and to make general employment, training and
career decisions.
• www.labourmarketinformation.ca/
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E. Job Opportunities
Government:
Alberta Employment Immigration and Industry
Alberta Jobs- Employment Opportunities for Skilled Workers
Employment opportunities and sponsoring company information are available for potential
economic immigrant candidates who are seeking employment in Alberta:
• www.alberta-canada.com/jobs
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Alberta Learning Information Service- Job Banks for Alberta
• www.alis.gov.ab.ca/employment/jp/jobbanksab.asp
Alberta Job Banks
• www.albertafirst.com/opportunities/employment.asp
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• www.albertajobs.com
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National Job Banks of Canada
Job posting for employers across Canada:
• http://www.jobbank.gc.ca
General:
Canadian Truckers
• www.canadiantruckers.com/abhiring.html
Grande Prairie, Alberta careers and jobs
• http://www.on2careers.com/
Health Occupations:
Job opportunities with the Calgary Health Region are posted externally through their website:
• www.calgaryhealthregion.ca
• www.medhunters.com
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• www.healthjobs.ab.ca
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Job Banks for All Occupations:
• www.monster.ca
• www.workopolis.com
• http://wowjobs.ca/Start.aspx
Newspapers in Alberta – Careers Online
• www.alis.gov.ab.ca/employment/jp/abnewspaper.asp
Oilsands
• www.jobsetc.ca/content_pieces.jsp?category_id=2300&lang=e
• www.woodbuffalo.net
• www.syncrude.com
• www.suncor.com
• www.nexeninc.com
• www.opticanada.com
• www.flint-energy.com
• www.ledcor.com
Petroleum Services Association of Canada
Career resources with the Petroleum Region:
• www.psac.ca/careers/
National Occupational Classification (NOC), Skill Level 0, A, B, C and D
The NOC is used daily by thousands of people to understand the jobs found throughout Canada’s
labour market. For more information, visit their website:
• www23.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/2001/e/generic/welcome.shtml
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V. MOVING TO ALBERTA/SETTLEMENT SERVICES
A. General Services, Taxes and Social Insurance Number
Welcome to Alberta – Information for Immigrants
This book is for adult immigrants who have just moved to Alberta. It provides general information that
will help you learn about where to get help; employment, money and banking, health care, education,
accommodations as well as laws and the legal system. This information is up to date as of September,
2006. It can be downloaded from this website:
• www.alis.gov.ab.ca/welcometoalberta
Working in Alberta
This publication provides adult immigrants with basic information. It covers topics ranging from
accommodation, health care and education to employment, transportation and citizenship. It can be
downloaded from this website:
• www.alis.gov.ab.ca/pdf/cshop/WorkingInAlberta.pdf
Guide for Internationally Trained & Educated Immigrants
To Order or download: Catalogue # 567307
• www.alis.gov.ab.ca/careershop/showproduct.asp?DisplayCode=PRODUCT&EntityKey
=3527
Direction for Immigrants in Trades and Professional Careers (DITPC)
Direction for Immigrants in Trades and Professional Careers (DITPC) is a Calgary-based service to help
new Canadians restart their career. Their information resource centre can show trades people - such as
construction workers and welders - and professionals - including engineers, doctors, nurses and
accountants - the path they need to follow to get a job in their field of experience.
• http://ditpc.ca
Immigrant Serving Agents
Calgary:
• www.ccis-calgary.ab.ca
• www.calgaryimmigrantaid.ca
• www.ciwa-online.com
• www.centrefornewcomers.ca
Edmonton:
• www.telusplanet.net/public/eccsc/english/main.htm
• www.catholicsocialservices.ab.ca
• www.changingtogether.com
• www.eisa-edmonton.org
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Other cities:
• www.ymca.woodbuffalo.org
• www.lethbridge-family-services.com
• www.intentr.com/immigrantctr
Information for Immigrants
• www.advancededucation.gov.ab.ca/Welcome/English/pdf/Welcome.pdf
Information for settling in Canada or coming to Canada to study or work
• www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel/settlers-e.html
Living and Working in Canada Temporarily
Further information for temporary workers and employers (taxes, customs and borders):
• www.goingtocanada.gc.ca/Going_To_Canada-en.htm
Service Alberta
All you need to know about moving to Alberta. Facts & Statistics, school system, health care, real
estate, etc.
• www.servicealberta.ca
Social Insurance Number:
The Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a 9-digit number used in the administration of various Canadian
government programs. The employee will require a SIN to work in Canada or to receive government
benefits. For more information, refer to:
• www.sdc.gc.ca/en/gateways/topics/sxn-gxr.shtml
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B. Alberta Communities & Housing
Supporting Immigrants and Immigration to Alberta
For Immigrant Serving Agencies supporting immigrants in their new communities and provide a
number of services to help them make the transition to life in Alberta, refer to:
• http://employment.alberta.ca/cps/rde/xchg/hre/hs.xsl/154.html
Explore and experience Alberta:
• www.explorealberta.com
• www1.travelalberta.com
Moving to Alberta Magazine:
• www.movingto.com/Alberta.htm
Information on Alberta’s major cities: Edmonton and Calgary:
The City of Edmonton -- Alberta’s Capital City
• www.edmonton.ca
• www.edmonton.com/tourism
• www.whereedmonton.com
• www.edmontonplus.ca
Edmonton Federation Community of Leagues: (780) 437-2913
• www.efcl.org
Edmonton Workforce Connection
Edmonton Workforce Connection is an innovative results-focused response to the growing skill and
labour shortages in Greater Edmonton. This EEDC initiative works in collaboration with business,
educational institutions, government and other community stakeholders.
• www.edmonton.com/ewc
Day-care/Pre-school/Parent-Child Programs:
Capital Health’s Employee Assistance Program: (780) 491-0027 or 1-800-268-5211
(May be able to assist you by providing names of family day care agencies in the area)
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Edmonton Transit System:
• www.edmonton.ca/portal/server.pt (click on the “Transit” link)
Move to Edmonton
Visit the following website for detailed information including newcomer services, weather, housing,
banking, city services, job banks, and tax information. To feel the beauty and explore the
atmosphere in Edmonton, various images and videos of Edmonton are also available on the website.
• www.movetoedmonton.com
City of Calgary – Heart of the New West
• www.calgary.ca
• www.calgary-promote.com
• www.where.ca/calgary
• www.calgaryplus.ca
CalgaryWorks
CalgaryWorks is an innovative, outcome-focused response to increasing labour and skill shortages in
the Calgary Region. This initiative is led by Calgary Economic Development in collaboration with
business, government and community stakeholders.
• www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com
Calgary Transit System:
• www.calgarytransit.com
Federation of Calgary Communities:
• www.calgaryarea.com
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Alberta Communities
For over 250 individual Alberta community profiles, providing important business, economic, and
lifestyle information, refer to:
• www.albertafirst.com/profiles
Alberta Newspaper listings:
• www.alis.gov.ab.ca/employment/jobbanks/newspaper.asp
• Calgary Herald
www.canada.com/calgary/calgaryherald/index.html
• Calgary Sun
www.calgarysun.com
• Edmonton Journal
www.canada.com/cityguides/edmonton/index.html
• Edmonton Sun
www.edmsun.canoe.ca
• Fort Saskatchewan Record
www.topix.net/ca/fort-saskatchewan-ab
• Grande Prairie Daily Herald-Tribune
http://www.dailyheraldtribune.com/
• Lethbridge Herald
www.lethbridgeherald.com
• Medicine Hat News
www.medicinehatnews.com
• Red Deer Advocate
www.reddeeradvocate.com
Housing:
Relocation/Accommodations:
• www.apartmentcorner.com
• www.bwalk.com/Rental/alberta
• www.homebase.ca
• www.realtor.com
• www.relocatecanada.com
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The Alberta Real Estate Association’s website contains information for buyers and sellers about real
estate in Alberta, including information about working with a REALTOR®:
• www.abrea.ab.ca
To find Canadian real estate information, the following link contains over 400,000 homes and
properties for sale across the country. Search properties by location, price range and features. It will
also help to find a REALTOR®.
• www.mls.ca/mls/home.asp
Utilities:
ATCO GAS
Edmonton (780) 424-5222 Calgary (403) 245-7888
• www.atcogas.com
EPCOR (POWER) Toll free: 310-4300
• www.epcor.ca
TELUS (TELEPHONE SERVICE) Toll free: 310-2255
• www.telus.com
SHAW (CABLE TV) Edmonton (780) 490-3555 Calgary (403) 716-6000
• www.shaw.ca
C. Health Services
Alberta Health and Wellness
To find out more about the Alberta health care system:
• www.health.gov.ab.ca
Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan:
Eligibility and coverage:
• www.alberta-canada.com/investLocate/reasonsToInvest/healthCare.cfm
Health Care Insurance Plan and Services:
• www.health.gov.ab.ca/ahcip/ahcip_faq.html
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Capital Health: (Edmonton):
• www.capitalhealth.ca/default.html
Calgary Regional Health Authority:
• http://xweb.crha-health.ab.ca/
D. Language Training
The Language Training Program funds English as a second language (ESL) assessment and referral
services for adults in Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary, and innovation in ESL (development of
curricula, materials, research, pilots).
• www.intentr.com/immigrantctr/care.htm
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) funds language training for new immigrants
for settlement purposes.
• http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/welcome/wel-11e.asp#1
Adult English as a Second Language
ESL services/classes
• www.advancededucation.gov.ab.ca/other/esl/othereslorg.asp
Volunteer Tutor Adult Literacy Programs
• www.advancededucation.gov.ab.ca/other/literacy/volunteertutor.asp
Community Adult Learning Councils
• www.advancededucation.gov.ab.ca/other/continuinged/councils.asp
E. Alberta’s Economics
Alberta Economic Reviews (Monthly and Quarterly)
• www.alberta-canada.com/statpub/economicHighlights/economicReviews.cfm
Highlights of the Alberta Economy (Yearly publication)
• www.alberta-canada.com/statpub/economicHighlights/highlightsAlbertaEconomy.cfm
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VI. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS / WAGE & SALARY
A. Alberta Wage and Salary Survey
The Alberta Wage and Salary Survey provides information on wages and salaries for full-time
employees in Alberta by occupation, geographic area and industry group for over 500
occupations.
• www.alis.gov.ab.ca/wageinfo
B. Alberta Employment Standards
Employment standards are minimum standards of employment for employers and employees in
the workplace. In Alberta, our employment standards are contained in the Employment
Standards Code and the Employment Standards Regulation.
• http://employment.alberta.ca/cps/rde/xchg/hre/hs.xsl/1224.html
C. Workers’ Compensation Board
Workers’ compensation is a liability and disability insurance system under the Alberta Workers’
Compensation Act that protects you and your workers against the impact of work-related injuries.
• www.wcb.ab.ca/home
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VII. Industries
Aerospace, Aviation, UVS
• www.alberta-canada.com/aero/index.cfm
Agriculture and Food
• www.alberta-canada.com/agri/index.cfm
Architectural, Engineering and Construction
• www.alberta-canada.com/aec/index.cfm
Building Products
• www.alberta-canada.com/build/index.cfm
Chemical and Petrochemical
• www.alberta-canada.com/chempet
Environmental Products and Services
• www.alberta-canada.com/enviro
Health and Bio
• www.alberta-canada.com/biotech
Industrial Machinery and Equipment
• www.alberta-canada.com/energyTechnologyServices
Information and Communication Technologies
• www.alberta-canada.com/ict/industryProfiles.cfm
Metal Fabrication
• www.alberta-canada.com/metalFabrication
Oil and Gas
• www.alberta-canada.com/oandg
For detailed industry profiles please visit: www.hre.gov.ab.ca/LMI-industry
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