Employment Support

New Albertans can learn about finding a job and what employers want by contacting employment services for Immigrants or career services.

Employment Services for Immigrants

The following organizations are funded by Alberta Employment and Immigration and Citizenship and Immigration Canada to provide employment readiness programs specifically designed for new immigrants to Alberta. The services include counseling and workshops to assist new immigrants in understanding the Canadian workplace and how to find a job in Canada.

Calgary

Bow Valley College
Directions for Immigrants in Trades and Professional Careers
260, 700 - 4 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 3J4
Telephone: 403-297-2555
Fax: 403-297-3424
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Calgary Catholic Immigration Society
3rd Floor, 120 - 17 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2S 2T2
Telephone: 403-262-2006
Fax: 403-262-2033
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Calgary Immigrant Women's Association
#300, 750 - 11th Street SW
Calgary, AB T2P 3N7
Telephone: 403-263-4414
Fax: 403-264-3914
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Centre for Newcomers
#200, 3517 - 17 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB T2A 0R5
Telephone: 403-569-0409
Fax: 403-248-5041
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In addition to these organizations there are many other programs and services designed to help newcomers move quickly into the workforce or get some skill training for occupations that are in demand. See the extent of available services in Calgary.

Internationally educated and trained Calgarians interested in exploring International Qualification Assessment Services can visit one of six Alberta Works locations, where qualified staff will use a range of tools, including IQAS, to help them find work and develop effective career and educational staff. This service delivery for IQAS will ensure the right service will be provided at the right time.

IQAS can be one of a number of important steps towards successful employment along with other factors such as English language competency, professional training, linking previous work experience with current occupations that are in demand in Calgary's labour market.

Edmonton

Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers
11713-82 Street
Edmonton, AB T5B 2V9

Telephone: 780-424-7709
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Bredin Institute - Centre for Learning
Foreign Trained Professionals Service Program
500, 9707 - 107A Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5H 2L9
Telephone: 780-425-3730
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Personal Support and Development Network (PSDN)
Job Placement/Training on the Job
400, 10050 - 112 Street
Edmonton, AB T5J 2J1
Telephone: 780-496-9220
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More Information

Document Title and Description	Date (dd/mm/yy)	Format
Career Services The Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS) website provides information on work experience, workshops, resources for people with disabilities and more.
Certification and Registration Requirements for Employment in Alberta Certain occupations in Alberta require that the individual be certified or registered to be employed. Information on regulated occupations, including basic education, experience and examination requirements, and contact information for the regulatory organization.
Trades or Designated Occupations New Albertans with a trade or designated occupation can find out about the requirements for working in Alberta.
Using Employment Agencies in Alberta and Canada