Publications

Job profiles [2018]

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Information about 24 different jobs, written in an easy-reading fashion. Each profile explains what a person does in the job and what skills are needed to do the job. A story about someone who... More ≫

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Information about 24 different jobs, written in an easy-reading fashion. Each profile explains what a person does in the job and what skills are needed to do the job. A story about someone who does this kind of work is also included.

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Employment and wages for Alberta workers with a post-secondary education

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Between 2015 and 2020, Alberta’s economy is expected to add approximately 197,000 new jobs. In addition, over 50.0% of all new jobs are expected to require some form of learning beyond a high... More ≫

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Between 2015 and 2020, Alberta’s economy is expected to add approximately 197,000 new jobs. In addition, over 50.0% of all new jobs are expected to require some form of learning beyond a high school education. Post-secondary education is a degree, certificate (including a trade certificate), or diploma from an educational institution beyond the secondary (high school) level. More education and training is expected to be a key to success in the new economy. Over the next five years, there will be a strong demand for occupations that need university degrees.

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Job profiles : help for career advisors

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The Easy Reading Career Planning Series encourages adults with low literacy skills to seek the support of a career adviser or tutor to help them with their career decision-making. Job Profiles:... More ≫

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The Easy Reading Career Planning Series encourages adults with low literacy skills to seek the support of a career adviser or tutor to help them with their career decision-making. Job Profiles: Help for Career Advisers accompanies the Easy Reading Job Profiles. This guide provides information in the intended audience and reading level of the Easy Reading job profiles, a sample profile with descriptions of each section, information on how to use the profiles and associated resources, and quick reference charts to help you look up jobs and profiles.

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Farm and ranch workplace legislation recommendations report : report to Ministers, Technical Working Group : labour relations code

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Government is consulting with the agricultural community to draft workplace amendments that reflect the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups studying employment... More ≫

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Government is consulting with the agricultural community to draft workplace amendments that reflect the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups studying employment standards and labour relations have submitted their reports and recommendations outlining how provincial legislation could apply to farms and ranches. This report was submitted to: Minister Carlier (Agriculture and Forestry), and Minister Gray (Labour).

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Farm and ranch workplace legislation recommendations report : report to Ministers, Technical Working Group : employment standards code

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Government is consulting with the agricultural community to draft workplace amendments that reflect the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups studying employment... More ≫

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Government is consulting with the agricultural community to draft workplace amendments that reflect the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups studying employment standards and labour relations have submitted their reports and recommendations outlining how provincial legislation could apply to farms and ranches. This report was submitted to: Minister Carlier (Agriculture and Forestry), and Minister Gray (Labour).

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Job profiles [2016]

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A compilation of job profile information written in an easy-reading fashion. You can find out about 24 jobs : - what a person does in the job. - a story about someone who does this kind of work. -... More ≫

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A compilation of job profile information written in an easy-reading fashion. You can find out about 24 jobs : - what a person does in the job. - a story about someone who does this kind of work. - what needed to do the job. - how much an employee can make per hour. - Also learn about other jobs like these. Job profiles: baker, kitchen, helper, carpenter, labourer, cook, landscape, gardener, counter, person, meat, cutter, day care worker, pet groomer, dry cleaning person, production worker, floor covering installer, roofer, furniture mover, salesperson, health care aide, security guard, heavy equipment operator, server, housekeeping attendant, shelf stocker, janitor, truck driver.

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Job profiles dictionary

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Dictionary for defining difficult words in the Easy Reading Job Profiles publication.

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Hiring & retaining foreign workers : information for Alberta employers [2015]

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Provides information on the following topics: hiring foreign workers; retaining foreign workers in Alberta; settlement and integration of foreign workers; and using recruiters and immigration consultants. More ≫

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Provides information on the following topics: hiring foreign workers; retaining foreign workers in Alberta; settlement and integration of foreign workers; and using recruiters and immigration consultants.

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Minimum wage quick facts

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Quick facts about Alberta minimum wage

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Job profiles [2015]

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A compilation of job profile information written in an easy-reading fashion. You can find out about 24 jobs : - what a person does in the job. - a story about someone who does this kind of work. -... More ≫

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A compilation of job profile information written in an easy-reading fashion. You can find out about 24 jobs : - what a person does in the job. - a story about someone who does this kind of work. - what needed to do the job. - how much an employee can make per hour. - Also learn about other jobs like these. Job profiles: baker, kitchen, helper, carpenter, labourer, cook, landscape, gardener, counter, person, meat, cutter, day care worker, pet groomer, dry cleaning person, production worker, floor covering installer, roofer, furniture mover, salesperson, health care aide, security guard, heavy equipment operator, server, housekeeping attendant, shelf stocker, janitor, truck driver

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