Did you know?

·        During the month of August there were 973 jobs posted in the Bonnyville/Cold Lake/Lac La Biche/Lloydminster/St Paul/Vegreville/Vermilion area according to Vicinity Jobs.

·        By 2025, the anticipated number of job openings is expected to exceed the number of new job seekers, resulting in the provincial labour market seeing shortages reaching around 33,100. (Alberta Occupational Outlook 2021-2030)

·        93% of employers are doing some sort of hiring - up from 82% in 2021. (LinkedIn)

·        The best candidates are off the market in 10 days, so catching the right candidate’s eye is essential. (LinkedIn)

Key Sections to Include in a Job Ad

Job Title

The job title is the first thing an applicant sees. Keep it accurate and to the point to ensure it shows up in keyword searches and attracts the right applicants.

Company Overview

Include a short section on your company and why you are a good company to work for. This could include your mission statement, vision, and values, or could showcase how your organization promotes career growth. Consider including links to your website or social media channels to make it easier for candidates to learn more.

Position Summary

Provide a short overview of the most important tasks, responsibilities, and expectations of the job. A link to the full job description could be included so the candidate can learn more about the details of the position.

Qualifications and Ideal Candidate

Think about your ideal candidate and outline the most important skills and experience needed to be successful in the position. Make sure to consider whether a qualification is truly required or is an asset and list these separately.

Compensation and Benefits

Providing information on salary and other benefits helps give candidates a compelling reason to apply for your position. In addition to salary or wage information, you could include information about training, flexible work arrangements, vacation, professional development opportunities, or alternate work locations.

How to Apply

Make the application process clear by including what documents the candidate should submit (e.g. resume, cover letter), how to submit them (e.g. by email, in person), and the application deadline. Make sure to include contact information.

More Information

7 Tips for Writing Job Posts that Attract Candidates (LinkedIn)

How to write a job description for next gen talent (University of Waterloo)

Hire employees (Government of Canada - Job Bank)

Occupations in Alberta (Government of Alberta - ALIS)

Events & Opportunities

·        Thriving vs Surviving – Creating a work life balance that has you loving what you do everyday.

o   September 19 from 7:30 am – 10:00 am in St. Paul

o   September 19 from 11:30 am – 2:00 pm in Bonnyville

o   This workshop will cover: 7 strategies to build a workplace culture where people thrive. Creating the work mindset to thrive vs just survive. Building a support network to protect against burnout.

o   Presented by the Bonnyville & District Chamber of Commerce, Community Futures, & the St. Paul & District Chamber of Commerce

·        Canada-Alberta Job Grant – Online Presentation

o   September 27 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am via TEAMS. Register here.

o   Have you used the Canada-Alberta Job Grant for your organizations training needs? Has it been a while? Join our virtual presentation to learn about the program and whether or not your organization qualifies.

o   The Canada-Alberta Job Grant is a training program where an employer applies on behalf of their present or future employees for eligible training costs. Employers decide who gets training and what type of training may be needed for their employees.

·        Economic Partnership Summit – Developing Indigenous partnerships with industry opportunities.

o   September 27 from 8:15 am 4:00 pm – Lloydminster Exhibition, Lloydminster, Alberta

o   Keynote Speaker Ashley Callingbull – Actress, model, host and First Nation’s activist from the Enoch Cree Nation. Contestant on Amazing Race Canada, brand ambassador and In Game Host for CFL and the NHL.

o   Fireside Chat on Indigenous Human Resources Strategies

o   Panels on Business Innovation & Developing Indigenous Partnerships

o   Presented by the Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce

·        Power Up North – The Entrepreneurs Conference

o   October 3 at 5:30 pm to October 5 at 12:30 pm Hotel Dene & Conference Centre, Cold Lake, Alberta

o   Ian Hill – Job Carving: Recruiting, Managing and Retaining the Best Employees

o   Michael Kerr – The Humour Advantage: Putting Humour to Work for Less Stress and More Success!

o   Michael Kerr – Leaders Leading Leaders: Great Cultures Begin with Intentional Leadership from the Top

o   Roger Brooks – Top Ten Fastest Growing Trends in Tourism

o   Roger Brooks – Marketing Your Business on a Minuscule Budget

o   Presented by Community Futures Lakeland & Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce

o   Presented by the Bonnyville & District Chamber of Commerce, Community Futures, & the St. Paul & District Chamber of Commerce

·        Job Fair – Tribal Chiefs Employment & Training

o   November 28 & 29 at the West Edmonton Mall Ice Palace

o   Contact 780-481-8585 or events@tcetsa.ca for more information.

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