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Alberta labour force profiles : women

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Provides statistical information on women employed in the Alberta labour market. Topics covered include: participation, employment and unemployment rates, duration of unemployment, employment by... More ≫

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Provides statistical information on women employed in the Alberta labour market. Topics covered include: participation, employment and unemployment rates, duration of unemployment, employment by industry and occupation, educational attainment, and average hourly wage.

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Alberta's short-term employment forecast

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The Short-Term Employment Forecast (STEF) provides a three-year overview of occupations expected to be in-demand in the next three years. This forecast can be used by a variety of organizations,... More ≫

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The Short-Term Employment Forecast (STEF) provides a three-year overview of occupations expected to be in-demand in the next three years. This forecast can be used by a variety of organizations, governments, businesses and the general public to learn about where there are expected to be more jobs available.

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Alberta's supply outlook model : education and skills

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Alberta's supply outlook model provides labour supply forecasts by occupation covering a 10-year forecast period. The model contains 30 linked sub-models. The education sub-model forecasts the... More ≫

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Alberta's supply outlook model provides labour supply forecasts by occupation covering a 10-year forecast period. The model contains 30 linked sub-models. The education sub-model forecasts the number of enrolments and graduates at the colleges and trades institutions and universities across eight major fields of study.

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Occupational disease fatalities accepted by the Workers' Compensation Board

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Presents brief summaries of occupational disease fatalities by industry sector for the calendar year. Occupational diseases are usually gradual in onset and result from exposure to work-related... More ≫

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Presents brief summaries of occupational disease fatalities by industry sector for the calendar year. Occupational diseases are usually gradual in onset and result from exposure to work-related conditions that cause disease resulting in the workers’ death. The fatalities listed represent disease claims that have been accepted by the Workers’ Compensation Board as recorded by the month accepted.

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Alberta's occupational demand and supply outlook

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The Occupational Demand and Supply Outlook is released every two years and contains information on forecasted labour shortages and surpluses for occupations in Alberta for the next 10 years. The... More ≫

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The Occupational Demand and Supply Outlook is released every two years and contains information on forecasted labour shortages and surpluses for occupations in Alberta for the next 10 years. The Outlook uses factors such as economic and occupational outlook, demographics and education to forecast future demand for occupations and supply of workers in Alberta.

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A foreign qualification recognition plan for Alberta : progress report

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The past several years have marked some exciting milestones for our province. Read about the progress made in assessing and recognizing foreign-earned qualifications to help newcomers work in... More ≫

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The past several years have marked some exciting milestones for our province. Read about the progress made in assessing and recognizing foreign-earned qualifications to help newcomers work in their field of education and experience.

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Worker falls from scaffold

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in January, 2010. A 29-year old male worker was installing... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in January, 2010. A 29-year old male worker was installing siding on the gable end of a new two storey home. During the work process the worker fell from an improperly-installed pump jack scaffold system 6.3 meters to the ground. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Women in non-traditional occupations : stories to inspire

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This publication is for women who are developing their first career plans and for working women who are thinking about changing their careers. It positions non-traditional occupations-occupations... More ≫

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This publication is for women who are developing their first career plans and for working women who are thinking about changing their careers. It positions non-traditional occupations-occupations in which women constitute less than a third of the workforce-as a rewarding career choice that some women might wish to consider. The stories are based on interviews conducted during the Fall of 2008.

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Carpenter suffers fatal injuries in fall from height

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in February, 2011. A 63-year-old male worker fell through a... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in February, 2011. A 63-year-old male worker fell through a floor hole opening into the basement while working at a residential home construction site. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker struck by heavy duty spring

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the transportation communication and utilities sector that occurred in March, 2011. Workers were using a heavy-duty tow truck... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the transportation communication and utilities sector that occurred in March, 2011. Workers were using a heavy-duty tow truck winch to pull a trailer out of a ditch. The cable broke, swung back and struck a 59-year-old male worker in the head. The worker was transported to hospital in serious condition and has since passed away. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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