EMPLOYMENT
Seek, find and do a job in Alberta
Job search
In Alberta, the organization based in Edmonton Accès Emploi accompanies you in your job search process. If you are in a region, ask your regional ACFA for information that can direct you to resources that will accompany you.
If you choose to settle in Calgary, the Centre d’Accueil pour Nouveaux arrivants (CANAF)will guide you in your first steps of job search.
In Calgary, you can also be served by the following 3 anglophone career centres who offer services in French:
If you are in a region, ask your ACFA régionale who will be able to guide you towards resources that will accompany you.
Here are some of the non-exhaustive services offered by Francophone employment centres in Alberta.
Non-exhaustive directory of services offered by employment centers
Resources centre
It gives you free access to resources related to job search, career planning and the labour market. Computers, printer, fax and phone are at your disposal on site.
Networking and information events
Regularly, networking and information events are organized to discuss multiple themes related to job search and the Alberta labour market.
English courses
Offered daily, they are job-related and intended to improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. They promote your ability to get and maintain a job, while increasing your self-confidence.
Job search workshops
The different workshops cover various themes: CV development, use of LinkedIn, job search strategies, preparation for job interviews, etc.
Job board
Find on the board all active job offers, generally offered by employers looking for bilingual staff or connected to the Francophone community.
Career and employment advice
The advisors provide you with all the personalized advice and tools necessary for an effective job search. Take advantage of these individual meetings to perfect your resume, write a cover letter, establish the best strategy for you, simulate a job interview, etc.
Bilingual Job Fair
Bilingual job fairs bring together dozens of employers looking for bilingual staff and are ideal opportunities to connect with job seekers.
Equivalence of diplomas
Assistance is offered for the equivalence procedures of your international diplomas, by completing the forms and covering the costs associated with the procedure.
Certifications
Accès Emploi in Edmonton offers the CSTS (Construction Safety Training System) certification, as well as linguistic support for people who wish to take this essential training to work on construction sites.
