Publications

Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office [2023 to current]

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This fact sheet explains the services provided by the Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office, which helps foreign workers, international students with work authorization, and employers... More ≫

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This fact sheet explains the services provided by the Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office, which helps foreign workers, international students with work authorization, and employers understand their rights and responsibilities, and to help find solutions to situations involving unfair, unsafe or unhealthy working conditions.

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Opportunity Alberta guide

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The Opportunity Alberta Guide provides information about moving to Alberta for a short time and ways of making the province your home. NOTE: This document is also available in 14 different... More ≫

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The Opportunity Alberta Guide provides information about moving to Alberta for a short time and ways of making the province your home. NOTE: This document is also available in 14 different languages (see Related tab).

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Director's Order: Golden Pinnacle Consultants Ltd. & Yan Chi

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Director's order imposed on Golden Pinnacle Consultants and Yan Chi to cease demanding or collecting, whether directly or indirectly, any fee, reward or compensation for employment agency services... More ≫

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Director's order imposed on Golden Pinnacle Consultants and Yan Chi to cease demanding or collecting, whether directly or indirectly, any fee, reward or compensation for employment agency services from an individual seeking employment, to cease securing or attempting to secure individuals in Alberta for employment or securing or attempting to secure employment in Alberta for individuals without the required Employment Agency Business Licence, to cease securing employment for individuals without having entered into an agreement that meets the requirements of the Employment Agency Business Licensing Regulation, to cease charging a price for goods or services that grossly exceeds the price at which similar goods or services are readily available, and to cease engaging in activities intended to deceive or mislead consumers.

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Notice of Administrative Penalty: Golden Pinnacle Consultants Ltd.

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Notice of Administrative Penalty for offences under the Consumer Protection Act and the Employment Agency Business Licensing Regulation. This administrative penalty was amended under the appeal... More ≫

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Notice of Administrative Penalty for offences under the Consumer Protection Act and the Employment Agency Business Licensing Regulation. This administrative penalty was amended under the appeal process to $100,000. See the attached resource for the Notice of Administrative Penalty and Court of King’s Bench decision.

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Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office [2019]

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This brochure explains the services provided by the Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office, which helps foreign workers, international students with work authorization, and employers understand... More ≫

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This brochure explains the services provided by the Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office, which helps foreign workers, international students with work authorization, and employers understand their rights and responsibilities, and to help find solutions to situations involving unfair, unsafe or unhealthy working conditions.

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Your rights and responsibilities at work [2019]

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The provincial and federal governments have many rules that must be followed in the Alberta workplace. This resource offers answers to questions about an employee's responsibilities and... More ≫

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The provincial and federal governments have many rules that must be followed in the Alberta workplace. This resource offers answers to questions about an employee's responsibilities and entitlements on the job, including regulations for employment standards such as wages, termination and vacation pay, legislation on human rights and workplace health and safety, and information on privacy.

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Your rights and responsibilities at work [2016]

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This publication is for workers who want to know more about employment rules in the Alberta workplace. It discusses legislation covering workers, their rights before starting a job, their rights... More ≫

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This publication is for workers who want to know more about employment rules in the Alberta workplace. It discusses legislation covering workers, their rights before starting a job, their rights and responsibilities on the job, and leaving the job temporarily or permanently.

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Best practices guide : recruiting international skilled workers in the trades [2016]

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This guide is designed to help you understand the federal Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and to provide an overview of the steps involved to hire internationally skilled tradespeople.... More ≫

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This guide is designed to help you understand the federal Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and to provide an overview of the steps involved to hire internationally skilled tradespeople. Industries that rely on skilled tradespeople often need to source international employees if the local labour market cannot meet their needs. All efforts should be made to hire Albertans and Canadians first, but if you are unable to hire locally, this guide gives you an overview of how to hire internationally trained tradespeople. It contains helpful tips for hiring, selecting, training and retaining foreign workers.

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2016 Alberta Fires. Quick tips : temporary foreign workers and employment agencies

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Provides information and answers to frequently-asked questions for temporary foreign workers and employment agencies affected by the 2016 Alberta wildfires.

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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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