EMPLOYMENT

Alberta

·         International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

Address: 9th Floor, 9942 - 108 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 2J5

Phone: 310-0000 toll-free and enter (780) 427-2655

Fax: (780) 422-9734

Email: iqas@gov.ab.ca

Website: www.learning.gov.ab.ca/iqas

IQAS provides an advisory educational assessment service which compares educational qualifications from other countries to provincial educational standards.  It is a mail-in service only

·         Personal Support and Development Network

Address: Suite 400, 10050 - 112th Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 2J1

   Suite 510, 910 - 7th Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2P 3N8

Phone: Edmonton: (780) 496-9220, Calgary: (403) 261-7736

Fax: Edmonton: (780) 496-7625, Calgary: (403) 261-7740

Website: http://psdncit.com

Offers GED diploma preparation, computer training, occupation research and work experience.

Calgary

·         Calgary Immigrant Aid Society

Address: #540, 910 - 7th Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2P 3N8
Phone: (403) 265-6093
Fax: (403) 265-1604
Email: mosaic@calgaryimmigrantaid.ca

Website: www.calgaryimmigrantaid.ca

The Career Focus program facilitates the placement of post-secondary graduates in a career-related work opportunity.  The Youth Industry Internship Program assists immigrant youth between the ages of 18 and 30 to find and retain long-term employment.  This unique program prepares immigrant youth with transferable skills that will lead to job retention and opportunities for career advancement.  The Youth Skills Connections Centre offers outreach, assessment, referral and follow-up to immigrant and refugee youth between the ages of 15 and 30 who are having difficulty identifying career goals and who are facing challenges integrating into the Canadian workplace.  Bridging the Gap for Human Service Professionals through Skill Building and Placement is for foreign trained human service professionals to gain experience in their field of work.  The employment skills development project includes a six week workshop training component and a minimum of three months volunteer placement.

·         Calgary Catholic Immigration Society

Address: 3^rd floor, 120 - 17 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2S 2T2

Phone: (403) 262-2006

Fax: (403) 262-2033

Email: contact@ccis-calgary.ab.ca

Website: http://www.ccis-calgary.ab.ca

Business, employment and training services are provided to all refugees and immigrants in the areas of pre-employment training through the computer training program, millwright program and youth employment program, as well as pre-employment counselling, employer and community outreach and the hotel recruitment project.  The Engineering & Technology Upgrading Program provides the opportunity to upgrade and integrate their written and verbal communication skills, improve computer skills and supply three levels of training on AutoCAD, designed to cover basic AutoCAD features and commands, including 3D and multiview drawing.

·         Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association

Address: Suite 200, 138 - 4^th Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 4Z6

Phone: (403) 263-4414

Fax: (403) 264-3914

Website: http://www.ciwa-online.com

Individual employment counselling is offered along with the Making Changes pre-employment program and networking breakfasts for immigrant women.  Receptionist Training also provides administration and customer services skills to immigrant/refugee women.

·         Canada-Alberta Service Centre

Century Park Place (Central)
Address: 5th Floor, 855 - 8th Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2P 3P1
Phone: (403) 297-6344

Harry Hays Building (Central)
Address: Room 270, 220 - 4th Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 4X3 

Marlborough Mall (East)
Address: 1502, 515 Marlborough Way N.E., Calgary, AB T2A 7E7
Phone: (403) 297-7570

One Executive Place (North)
Address: One Executive Place, 1816 Crowchild Trail N.W., Calgary, AB T2M 3Y7
Phone: (403) 297-3951

Radisson Centre (South)
Address: Main Floor, 525 - 28 Street S.E., Calgary, AB T2A 6W9
Phone: (403) 297-1907

TGS Place (South)
Address: 500 TGS Place,1520 - 4 Street S.W., Calgary, AB T2R 1H5
Phone: (403) 297-8511

Website: http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/career/cs/abcareer.asp

Provides career services to Albertans including career information, educational planning, educational funding, employment assistance and more.  Also provides applications to obtain a Social Insurance Number or to report a lost or stolen Social Insurance Card.

·         Centre for Newcomers

Address: #125, 920 - 36 Street N.E., Calgary, AB T2A 6L8

Phone: (403) 569-3325

Fax: (403) 248-5041

Employment Services Personnel provide career guidance and assist with research, applications and networking in the resource centre, which is equipped with computers, phones, faxes, photocopier, etc.  There are also specific programs.  The Youth Possibilities Program assists youth ages 17-27 learn valuable life and employment skills.  They participate in outdoor challenges that develop teamwork skills and build self confidence, get involved in community service projects, learn job search skills and earn an hourly wage.

·         Jewish Family Service Calgary

Address: Suite 200, 4041 Macleod Trail South, Calgary, AB T2T 2R7

Phone: (403) 287-3510
Fax: (403) 287-3735

Website: www.jfsc.org

Job Placement Services offered are resume and cover letter preparation, job search, contacting prospective employers, coaching, practicing interviewing skills, networking, and job placement.  A resource room is available to clients to assist them in their job search, providing access to computers and the Internet.

·         MCC Employment Development

Address: 16, 2936 Radcliffe Drive S.E., Calgary, AB T2A 6M8

Phone: (403) 272-9323

Fax: (403) 235-4646

Website: http://momentum.org/contact_us.php 

Provides current job postings and computer and Internet access.  Programs focus on starting your own business, learning a trade and computer literacy.  Provide services targeted to youth, adults and immigrants.

Edmonton

·         ASSIST Community Services Centre

Address: 9653 - 105A Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 0M3

Phone: (780) 429-3111

Fax: (780) 424-7837

Email: eccsc@telusplanet.net

Website: http://www.telusplanet.net/public/eccsc/english/main.htm

Provides pre-employment assistance & training, such as job search classes, computer training classes, small business workshops, Home Support Training Class and one-on-one employment counselling.

·         Canada-Alberta Service Centre

Argyll Centre (South)

Address: 6325 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, AB T6H 5H6

Phone: (780) 644-2827

City Centre (Central)
Address: Main Floor, 10242 - 105th Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3L5 
Phone: (780) 415-4900

Fort Road (North)
Address: #200, 13415 Fort Road, Edmonton, AB T5A 1C6
Phone: (780) 415-9831

Meadowlark Mall (West)
Address:120, 15710 - 87th Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5R 5W9
Phone: (780) 415-8116

Westcor Building (West)
Address: #200, 12323 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, AB T5N 4A9
Phone: (780) 415-6500

Website: http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/career/cs/abcareer.asp

Provides career services to Albertans including career information, educational planning, educational funding, employment assistance and more.  Also provides applications to obtain a Social Insurance Number or to report a lost or stolen Social Insurance Card.

·         Catholic Social Services (3 locations)

South Office

Address: 8815 - 99 Street, Edmonton, AB T6E 3V3

Phone: (780) 432-1137

Fax: (780) 439-3154
 

Central Office

Address: 10709 - 105 Street, Edmonton, AB T5H 2X3

Phone: (780) 424-3545

Fax: (780) 425-6627

East Office

Address: 8212 - 118 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5B 0S3

Phone: (780) 471-1122

Fax: (780) 479-2579

Website: www.catholicsocialservices.ab.ca

Provides career planning, job search and job maintenance services for immigrants and refugees. The CORE Skills Training Program provides training and on-the-job work experience in the health care industry for immigrants and refugees.

·         Centre for Foreign Trained Professionals, Bredin Institute – Centre for Learning

Address: 500, 9707 - 110 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 2L9

Phone: (780) 425-3730

Email: foreign@bredin.ab.ca

Website: www.bredin.ab.ca

Provides a number of free services tailored to meet the individual needs of internationally trained and educated professionals.  These services include a specialized resource centre, one-on-one counselling and support, occupation-specific information sessions and study groups, language assessments, help with credentialing and licensing, job finding support, mentoring and work experience.  Two integrated bridging programs are offered as well, they are: The International Pharmacy Bridging program and the International Engineer Bridging program.  These programs assist individuals to obtain the credentials needed to work in their profession. The Bredin Institute also provides a variety of other training programs.

·         Changing Together: A Centre for Immigrant Women

Address: 3^rd Floor, 10010 - 105 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 1C4

Phone: (780) 421-0175

Fax: (780) 426-2225

Email: changing@interbaun.com

Website: www.changingtogether.com

Making Changes Program is a pre-employment, life skill orientation program with an English component.  The Volunteer Support Program is designed specifically to serve immigrant women by helping them to acquire new skills in their new country, and eventually to secure employment of their choice in Canada.  A Mentorship program matches immigrant women, who are seeking employment or information about a specific or general occupation or career, with women who are currently working in that area or a related area (the mentors).  Basic computer classes are also offered.

·         Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (3 locations)

Career and Employment Services at Centre for Newcomers
Address: #101,10010 - 107A Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 4H8

Phone: (780) 424 -7709

The Path to Employment, Career and Employment Services for Immigrants
Address: 10209 - 97 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J OL9
Phone: (780) 421 -7400

Career and Employment Services at Millwoods Welcome Centre for

Immigrants

Address: 335 Tower II, Millbourne Market Mall Edmonton, AB T6K 3L2

Phone: (780) 462 -6924

Email: info@emcn.ab.ca

Website: www.emcn.ab.ca

Offers employment and career counselling, workshops and clinics, employment resources centre, job club and basic computer training.  A variety of training programs are also offered.

·         NorQuest College

Address: 10215 - 108 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 1L6

Phone: (780) 644-5821

Fax: (780) 644-5866

Contact Person: Doni Miller, Co-ordinator

Email: doni.miller@norquest.ca

Website: www.norquest.ca

Career Options for New Canadians is designed for students who have career credentials and are trying to establish themselves in a Canadian workplace.  Integrated Employabilities Preparation helps students to develop the skills and attitudes needed in today’s workplace.  It offers a combination of classroom instruction and on-the-job training.  Integrated Skills Preparation integrates language training, academic upgrading, employment skills and certified training in one of eight occupation areas.  This program includes WHMIS, First Aid and safety training.