Job Connector
The regional Job Connector is matching local businesses with prospective employers to fill jobs and build our regional workforce. Employers, job seekers and students can use these free tools and resources below to find jobs, training, financial help and other supports.
Our Region
City of Leduc Community information
Leduc County Information
City of Wetaskiwin Community profile/stats
FOR EMPLOYERS THAT ARE HIRING
Post a job on the Leduc Wetaskiwin Job Page and gain knowledge from Human Resources experts. Or find funding programs for staff or staff training and let students help you with your business while they gain the experience they need.
50% of the student’s salary, up to $5,000; or
70% of the student’s salary, up to $7,000, if the student falls within one of the following under-represented groups: Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Indigenous students, recent immigrants, students with disabilities, and first-year students.
Youth Employment Program provides financial assistance to hire a student or young graduate to work on a business, technical, or technology-related projects to help you:
o advance research and development, engineering and multimedia activities
o develop new products and processes
o conduct market analyses for new technology-based products
o support business development related to science and technology activities
o improve customer services
Rupertsland Institute Employment Partnership- Up to 50% of wages covered for Metis workers who have the accreditation but not the work experience to find meaningful work
Youth Summer Employment- summer employment (May through August) for ages 15-30. This program covers 50% of wages
WIL Digital helps employers grow their businesses by providing financial assistance for hiring post-secondary students. It provides:
50% of the student’s salary, up to $5,000; or
70% of the student’s salary, up to $7,000, if the student falls within one of the following under-represented groups: Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Indigenous students, recent immigrants, students with disabilities, and first-year students.
Housing Internship Initiative for First Nations and Inuit Youth If your business is in the housing industry this program provides on-the-job training for First Nation and Inuit youth along with a wage subsidy. Available for “youths” between the ages of 15 and 30.
Graduate Student Internship Program- University of Alberta provides funding for employers to hire a graduate student to solve a staffing or business need. Employers in all sectors can participate, including private, public and not-for-profit. You can receive 50 cents on every dollar you can put towards a student's salary (Up to $8,000)
Acadium In exchange for your coaching and guidance, Acadium apprentice’s help you with your projects, unpaid, as part of their training. Your business pays $299 per credit which is good for a 3 month volunteer.
University of Alberta Internship and Work Experience Programs if you’re looking to hire a student for an internship or work experience
University of Calgary Transformative Talent Internships if you can provide meaningful work for a student intern.
School of Retailing Consulting Group- University of Alberta get University students to do consulting work for you including Primary Market Research, Strategic Planning, Social Media Strategy, Brand Awareness Strategy, Branding, Website Creation.
Venture for Canada Internship Program Are you an employer looking to hire an intern or a recent graduate from a post-secondary institution? Employers may qualify for a 70% subsidy, capped at $7,000. New cohorts of interns are placed every September, January, and May.
WIL Digital helps employers grow their businesses by providing financial assistance for hiring post-secondary students. It provides: 50% of the student’s salary, up to $5,000; or 70% of the student’s salary, up to $7,000, if the student falls within one of the following under-represented groups: Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Indigenous students, recent immigrants, students with disabilities, and first-year students.
Youth Employment Program Financial assistance to hire a student or young graduate to work on a business, technical, or technology-related projects to help you: advance research and development, engineering and multimedia activities; develop new products and processes; conduct market analyses for new technology-based products; support business development related to science and technology activities; and improve customer services
Interested in hiring someone with a disability? There are a number of programs available:
National Programs + Local/ Regional Programs
Training-on-the-Job Program A WCB support program to give employment who has been previously injured on the job.
WIL Digital helps employers grow their businesses by providing financial assistance for hiring post-secondary students. It provides:
50% of the student’s salary, up to $5,000; or
70% of the student’s salary, up to $7,000, if the student falls within one of the following under-represented groups: Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Indigenous students, recent immigrants, students with disabilities, and first-year students.
Young Canada Works offers Internships in Canada to staff positions in official-language minority community media (radios and newspapers).
International internships to staff positions mainly related to the language industry.
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages hire a bilingual summer student
Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit if you are interested in hiring an apprentice within the first two years of their program get up to $2000 per year per apprentice.
50% of the student’s salary, up to $5,000; or
70% of the student’s salary, up to $7,000, if the student falls within one of the following under-represented groups: Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Indigenous students, recent immigrants, students with disabilities, and first-year students.
FOR EMPLOYERS
Post, find wage subsidy programs for staff and connect with prospective employees.
Alberta Employment Standards Rules, regulations and compliance measures for employers and employees in Alberta workplaces.
Svensen Neighbour Recruiting is an Edmonton-based recruitment agency that takes a personalized approach to placement. We match your company’s culture and personality to the most compatible Sales, Marketing, Management, HR, Fund Development or Administrative candidate for your business. VIDEO HERE
impactHR provides the following types of HR solutions: hiring and employment agreements, orientation and onboarding, HRIS implementation, policies and employee handbooks, compensation & benefits programs, succession planning, and training & development. We work with small and medium sized businesses in establishing their HR structure to hire the right employees, increase employee engagement and productivity, develop organizational talent, and reduce legal risk. HR Practices VIDEO HERE
Prime Staffing provides all your staffing needs for an array of industries and work. We serve Edmonton and surrounding areas, including Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Acheson, Nisku, Devon, and Strathcona County. We are a proud COR Safety company and a Partner in Injury Reduction.
In Demand Recruiting & Consulting Inc. has been the top boutique executive search firm in the Edmonton region since 2001. We are a full-service search and consulting firm that specializes in bridging the gap between IN DEMAND skills and IN DEMAND opportunities and take pride in working quickly, effectively and professionally. We successfully recruit and source top talent for roles across Canada, the United States and around the world on a daily basis.
Canada Alberta Job Grant a training program where an employer applies on behalf of their employee(s) for eligible training costs. Employers must contribute a minimum of one-third of the total training costs.
Workplace Training provides individual-focused training or work experience to enable individuals to find and maintain employment. Employers can be reimbursed up to 70% of training costs up to $390/ week for up to 30 weeks.
Rupertsland Institute Free group training if you’re planning on hiring 10 or more Metis individuals. Offerings can be customized to suit the business, but typical training provided in the past would be on safety or administration duties.
FOR JOB SEEKERS
Find regional job and training opportunities on Leduc Wetaskiwin Job Page.
Find regional job and training opportunities on Leduc Wetaskiwin Jobs to find local employers seeking your skills.
Canada Alberta Job Grant a training program where an employer applies on behalf of their employee(s) for eligible training
CAREER & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Get Your Career in Gear with one of Alberta's finest Certified Career Development Professionals, Robert Manolson BA, CCDP. Individualized career and employment support for career changers, education planners and work searchers. Need to Identify a Career Direction? Exploring Your Options? Move forward with help.