News Releases and Information Bulletins
January 2012 Labour Force Statistics
Alberta’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.9% in January 2012, unchanged from December 2011 and down 1.0 percentage point from the same month last year. This rate was the lowest among all the provinces in the country.February 3, 2012
2011 Occupational Health and Safety penalties double from previous year
Alberta courts sent a strong message in 2011 that workplace health and safety must not be compromised. The penalty total of more than $3.4 million is the second highest ever, doubling the $1.7 million collected in 2010.December 29, 2011
Help for the holidays
The holiday season is a festive time of year, but it can also trigger stress for individuals and families. Help is just a toll-free telephone call away for Albertans looking for information and assistance during the holidays and year-round.
December 19, 2011
Alberta continues to forecast strong job growth
The Alberta government is forecasting that employment levels will remain strong over the next decade in the province with thousands of jobs generated, while challenges to grow the labour force will remain.
December 2, 2011
Alberta's children and youth stand up to bullying
The Alberta government urges all Albertans to stand up to bullying during National Bullying Awareness Week, November 13-19.
November 4, 2011
Click-start your career during Canada Career Week
Canada Career Week 2011 runs from October 31 to November 4. There are various events being held at Alberta Works centres around the province to help Albertans get an edge in the job market and connect with employers.
October 28, 2011
Province updates workplace injury and fatality records
The Alberta government has updated online information about workplace injuries and fatalities for more than 150,000 employers insured by the Workers’ Compensation Board-Alberta (WCB).
October 28, 2011
Nominate innovative employers by November 25
Do you know a great employer of youth or of persons with disabilities? Now is the time to nominate them for an Alberta Business Award of Distinction. Award recipients will be honoured during a gala ceremony in Edmonton on March 2, 2012. Don’t wait, nominate your favourite employer now.
September 30, 2011
Two fall career fairs offer job seekers twice the opportunities
Job seekers can double their chances of finding their next dream job by attending two career fairs on September 21 and 22. Around 20 employers are expected to attend each fair looking to fill hundreds of job vacancies.
September 16, 2011
Hundreds of jobs available at two Red Deer job fairs
More than 65 local employers will be at the Central Alberta Career and Job Fair on September 6, looking to fill hundreds of job vacancies in and around Red Deer.
September 2, 2011
Jobsite inspections focus on residential construction
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) officers are increasing inspections of single and multi-family construction projects in Alberta, as the third of three planned focused inspections for 2011 is now underway.
September 12, 2011
Lukaszuk promotes Alberta south of the border
Employment and Immigration Minister Thomas Lukaszuk will travel to Texas and Illinois from August 29 to September 2 to encourage investment and attract skilled and experienced people for Alberta’s oil and gas sector.
August 24, 2011
Summer job fairs connect job seekers with employers
Job fairs happening August 18 in Edmonton and Calgary will feature more than a dozen companies looking to hire more than 150 people. Job seekers should bring copies of their resumés and come dressed to impress, because some employers will be conducting interviews on site.
August 12, 2011
Province stepping up employment standards enforcement
Alberta is ramping up efforts to improve fairness in the workplace with a combination of better enforcement and education.
August 10, 2011
Modified: 2012-02-03
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