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Ergonomics in the workplace : vibration : OHS information for employers, supervisors and workers

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This resource provides information about the hazards associated with hand/arm and whole body vibration, OHS requirements related to workplace vibration, and best-practice controls.

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Census 2021 Alberta labour highlights report 1 : labour force statistics, employment income, retired and older workers highlights

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Statistics and analysis from Statistics Canada's 2021 Census on the labour force, employment income, and retired and older workers.

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Alberta Spatial Price Survey

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The Alberta Spatial Price Survey measures price differences between selected Alberta communities for a basket of goods and services at a specific point in time, using Edmonton as the index base.... More ≫

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The Alberta Spatial Price Survey measures price differences between selected Alberta communities for a basket of goods and services at a specific point in time, using Edmonton as the index base. This means that Edmonton is benchmarked at 100.0 and serves as the basis of comparison. As such, communities having an index value above (or below) 100.0 experienced higher (or lower) prices than Edmonton for a particular basket of commodities.

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The number of job vacancies in Alberta dropped sharply during the current recession

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As employment has fallen and unemployment levels have risen during the current recession the number of job vacancies has fallen sharply in Alberta: they fell 39% between the second quarter of 2015... More ≫

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As employment has fallen and unemployment levels have risen during the current recession the number of job vacancies has fallen sharply in Alberta: they fell 39% between the second quarter of 2015 and the second quarter of 2016.

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Stabilizing public sector pensions : the contribution rate cap : discussion paper

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This paper sets out four potential options for the process of determining the contribution rate cap and three options for the form the contribution rate cap could take. The four options for... More ≫

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This paper sets out four potential options for the process of determining the contribution rate cap and three options for the form the contribution rate cap could take. The four options for determining the cap range from the government making the decision after seeking input from plan sponsors, to placing the responsibility on the sponsors.

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Connecting the dots : aboriginal workforce and economic development in Alberta

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The First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) Workforce Planning Initiative was launched in 2008. Over an 18-month period, the four-member MLA Committee which was appointed led an engagement process... More ≫

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The First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) Workforce Planning Initiative was launched in 2008. Over an 18-month period, the four-member MLA Committee which was appointed led an engagement process that included government-to-government meetings with First Nations and Métis leaders; urban Aboriginal dialogues; and meetings with educational institutions, training providers, service delivery, community and economic development organizations, other levels of government, employers, and industry. The focus of the engagement was increasing the participation of Aboriginal people in Alberta’s work force and economy. From all the discussions, input and information gathered the Committee has made 30 recommendations, which are included in this report.

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