Enhancing the Workforce

This section offers workplace resources for workers, employers, managers and supervisors.

• Alberta Work Search Online
• Alberta Labour Market Information Learn more about local labour markets in Alberta through online news publications and links to other labour markets in Canada.
• Employer Toolkit Get practical advice on how to inform, attract, develop and retain workers in today’s tight labour market.
• Job Postings Online
• Occupational Profiles (OCCinfo) Use these occupational profiles to build job descriptions, develop job ads, learn about education requirements from schools for recruiting interns and co-op students, and develop business strategies and plans.

Publications and Tip Sheets

Order these relevant workplace and business resources and others online through the Publications website.

• Better Balance, Better Business: Options for work-life issues
• Finders & Keepers: Recruitment and retention strategies
• Leaving Your Small Business: Your plan for successful transition
• Skills by Design: Strategies for employee development
• X-treme Safety: A survival guide for new and young workers

More Resources

• Rocket Fuel for Your BIZ Learn the fundamentals of starting, growing and succeeding in your own small business. This online, self-paced learning module and video is designed for self-employed entrepreneurs
• Wages & Salaries (WAGEinfo) Get salary and wage information for occupations in Alberta.
• Workplace Effectiveness Program Access workshops and facilitation services that help employers, employees and unions work together on workplace issues and relationships.