Resource Hub

Everything you need to hire and retain.

A curated library of hiring guides, wage-subsidy programs, HR templates and workforce-development supports - built for Central Alberta employers of every size.

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140+

Templates & guides

Hiring topics covered

Free

For partner employers

What's inside

Thirteen shelves, all free.

Partner programs

Work-Integrated Learning

Connect with co-op, internship and apprenticeship pipelines at RDP, Olds College & Burman.

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Updated weekly

Labour Market Info Portal

Live regional vacancies, wages and in-demand occupations.

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Guide

Hiring Internationally

LMIAs, LMIA-exempt work permits and Francophone Mobility explained.

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Playbook

Hiring playbooks

End-to-end recruiting workflows by sector and role-level.

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Templates

HR templates

Offer letters, performance reviews, onboarding checklists.

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Funding

Wage subsidies

Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant, apprenticeship and summer student funding.

Government of Alberta supports

Guide

Newcomer hiring

Credential checks, settlement intros, language-at-work tools.

Start hiring newcomers

Guide

Retention guides

Lower turnover in trades, healthcare and food processing.

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Compliance

Compliance briefs

Plain-language summaries of every key Alberta employment rule.

Alberta employment standards

New

Workplace Culture Library

Biz Bite sessions on culture, hiring, difficult conversations, change and AI - each with a workbook and infographic.

Watch & download

Partner

Workplace Inclusion Charter

Working with you, the employer, in creating inclusive workplaces for everyone to thrive. Learn how different perspectives can have a positive impact on workplace culture and a stronger, more profitable future for any business, large or small.

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Federal

Service Canada

Work-Sharing Program, Worker Retention Grant and Service Canada's employer contacts - keep your skilled workers through a slowdown.

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Provincial

Government of Alberta

Grants, wage incentives, tariff supports and hiring tools for Alberta employers, from the Regional Employer Supports team.

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The HR Toolkit bundles the most-used templates, guides and wage data into a single download.

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From Service Canada

Keep your skilled workers through a slowdown.

Information shared by Service Canada (Employment and Social Development Canada, September 2026). Programs and dates can change, so check the linked Canada.ca pages before you apply.

Work-Sharing Program

Helps employers and employees avoid layoffs during temporary downturns in business activity beyond the employer's control. Employers can reduce employees' hours while workers receive Employment Insurance (EI) benefits for the time not worked. Temporary special measures for businesses affected by U.S. tariffs are in effect until March 31, 2027.

Worker Retention Grant

For employers with an active Work-Sharing agreement. Top up employees' income while they work reduced hours and take training, to retain skilled workers and upskill your team. Applications are open until December 31, 2027.

Worker Retention and Retraining Program (coming soon)

Will combine the Work-Sharing Program and the Worker Retention Grant into a single program and application. It will provide up to $1,000 per participant for training and administrative costs, and participating EI-eligible workers will be able to receive support for a total of 70% of their lost earnings for time not worked.

Federal announcement on Canada.ca

Service Canada Outreach

Proactive outreach before decisions are made, plus responsive support for employers and workers facing a mass layoff, workforce reduction or Work-Sharing situation. Complete the request form to connect with a Citizen Services Specialist in your area.

Community Outreach and Liaison Service

Employer Contact Centre

Help with Records of Employment, Work-Sharing utilization reports and general information about the Work-Sharing program.

Call 1-800-367-5693

Job Bank for Employers

Advertise job opportunities, find low-cost employee training, and find government benefits programs for your business with the Business Benefits Finder.

Job Bank for Employers

ROE Web

A secure online tool to create, submit, amend and print Records of Employment electronically. Phone 1-800-367-5693 (TTY 1-855-881-9874).

ROE Web on Canada.ca

Canada Strong

Easily access programs, resources and measures in place to build a resilient and prosperous economy, and to get support for businesses, workers and employers.

Canada Strong on Canada.ca

Handout (English and French, PDF) Links and contacts for employers (PDF)

From the Government of Alberta

Grants and programs for Alberta employers.

A selection from the Regional Employer Supports team's employer resource list (October 2026). The full list covers more than 60 programs. Funding programs can have application windows, so check each program's page before you apply.

Training and workforce grants

Funding to train current and new staff and to plan your workforce. The Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant partly reimburses the cost of sending employees for training.

Hiring youth, students and apprentices

Incentives for taking on young people, students and apprentices. The Alberta Youth Employment Incentive offers qualified employers up to $7,500 to hire Albertans aged 15 to 24.