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In The Peace Country

The rapid expansion of Alberta’s energy sector has created a strong demand for labour. This has led to Alberta experiencing high rates of immigration and a long term population growth. As a result, there are many opportunities for those seeking a future in Alberta, and especially the Peace Country.

Resources to Assist a Job Search

The Government of Alberta provides assistance to those seeking employment in the province. The main web portal for job seeking is http://alberta.ca/home/jobs.cfm.

For practical information on career planning and the process of applying for jobs, visit http://alis.alberta.ca/worksearch.

Alberta Employment & Immigration provides information on employment standards, workplace safety and collective bargaining at this site:
http://employment.alberta.ca/4339.html.

For those with international training or education, you can download a copy of the publication Working in Alberta: A guide for internationally trained and educated immigrants

For a more detailed list of websites for Job Searching click here.

Government Services in the Peace Country

Canada/Alberta Service Centre is located at:
#100 Towne Centre Mall
9845 99th Avenue
Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 0R3
Telephone: 780-538-6241

The Workplace is located at:
#105, 9840 - 97th Avenue
Station 97
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7K2
Phone: 780.539.5477

Alberta Employment & Immigration Service Centre is located at:
Bag 900-15
9715 - 100 Street
Peace River, Alberta T8X 1T4
Phone: 780-624-6135
For service in French contact / Pour le service en Français contactez

Association Canadienne Française de l'Alberta
ACFA Régionale de Grande Prairie
9927, 97e Avenue
Bureau 101
Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 0N2
Phone: 780 532-6335

Association Canadienne Française de l'Alberta
ACFA Régionale de Rivière-la-Paix
C.P. 718
308 rue Principale
Falher, Alberta T0H 1M0
Phone: 780 837-2296

These Centres provide personalized employment and career services including:

providing guided assistance to labour market information
providing work search assistance
assisting Albertans in making informed career and employment decisions
assisting Albertans in gaining the skills to be self reliant and successful

Newspapers in the Peace Country

Many employers post job vacancies in newspapers.

Peace Region Economic Development Alliance
9816-98 Avenue, Peace River, AB T8S 1J5
Phone: 780.624.5468