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Get the workers you need : resources for Alberta employers [2015]

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The Government of Alberta has dedicated tools and resources to help employers manage challenges and develop a successful workforce.

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Supervisor roles and responsibilities : an occupational health and safety handbook

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This toolkit is designed to help you understand what Alberta’s legislation expects from you in your role as a supervisor. For the sake of convenience, we’ve included references to related... More ≫

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This toolkit is designed to help you understand what Alberta’s legislation expects from you in your role as a supervisor. For the sake of convenience, we’ve included references to related legislation throughout the handbook. Near the end of this handbook is a short section for employers (Qualities of an effective supervisor). It focuses on the essentials of hiring and supporting supervisors in light of their health and safety responsibilities in the workplace.

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Recruiting staff : what workers want, creating a plan, sourcing and attracting, making an offer

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This book contains recruitment tips and strategies gathered from interviews with a dozen Alberta businesses operating in a variety of sectors and locations across the province. Topics include: The... More ≫

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This book contains recruitment tips and strategies gathered from interviews with a dozen Alberta businesses operating in a variety of sectors and locations across the province. Topics include: The trends that are affecting recruiting decisions and tactics; What employees want from workplaces today; How you can attract qualified workers; Why you should have a recruitment plan and how to create one; Tips on how and where to find workers; Strategies for evaluating resumes and conducting interviews; What is involved in negotiating and making a job offer; Additional information and resources.

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WHMIS - information for employers [2013]

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The Letters W-H-M-I-S stand for "Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System." WHMIS was developed to ensure that workers receive adequate hazard information about chemicals that ... More ≫

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The Letters W-H-M-I-S stand for "Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System." WHMIS was developed to ensure that workers receive adequate hazard information about chemicals that are used at their work site. The system requires suppliers and distributors of controlled products to provide specified hazard information to their customers. The customers, acting as employers, must pass that hazard information on to their workers. WHMIS has three elements: Labels, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), and Worker education.

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