Action for Healthy Communities (AHC)’s Employment Support Program empowers newcomers and job seekers across Alberta to achieve meaningful and sustainable employment. Through personalized guidance, skills development, and employer engagement, we help individuals strengthen their employability and confidently navigate the labour market. By collaborating with employers, service providers, and community partners, AHC fosters inclusive workplaces and supports a thriving, equitable economy for all.
Customized Individual Support
Our employment team provides one-on-one guidance tailored to each participant’s goals, experience, and aspirations. This personalized approach helps individuals navigate Alberta’s job market with confidence and purpose.
Job Market Insights
Participants gain access to current information on Alberta’s labour market, including employer needs, industry trends, and hiring practices. AHC equips job seekers with practical tools and strategies for effective job searches and long-term workforce integration.
Career Development Assistance
We support participants in understanding how their international education and experience align with Canadian standards through credential assessments and career planning. Together, we explore employment pathways that reflect each person’s strengths and ambitions.
Job Readiness Preparation
AHC offers workshops, training, and safety certification assessments to strengthen employability skills. These sessions prepare participants for the realities of today’s workplaces and help them meet industry requirements.
Networking Opportunities
Through work exposure initiatives and employer engagement events, participants build professional networks and connect directly with potential employers.
These include: Employer Spotlights, Information Sessions, and Career Fairs.
Through these comprehensive supports, AHC empowers individuals to build fulfilling careers and contribute to Alberta’s inclusive, resilient economy.
Eligibility clients include PR, CUET, Refugees.
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The program typically runs for 4-12 weeks, with structured employment coaching.
The program is at no cost to clients. While most services are provided at no cost, some fees may be covered by clients such as safety tickets, PPEs, etc.
Applications can be submitted through our online portal. The process involves filling out an application form, submitting. Click here
Please contact one of our Job Developer at: 587-357-3264.
I am writing to show my happiest regards and appreciation for the great advice and support you gave me when I entered AHC. Thank you for forwarding my resume and arranging an interview. I will join very soon to start my work. Once again, thanks to Mr. Iftekhar and all the AHC team for their support.
Francis Ndiwalana
I started working on July 4, and so far, everything is going well. I am using the knowledge I obtained from my training to operate the forklift & skid steer safety protocols.
Barento Abdurahman
Thank you so much for supporting me to get my forklift license. The training went well, and I was certified to operate a forklift. I started working on 11th June, and so far, everything is going well. I am using the knowledge I obtained from my training to operate the forklift effectively and efficiently while observing safety protocols. Thank you so much for your support.
Angela Bukiwa
Your unwavering commitment to helping me obtain the necessary safety tickets, including first aid and common safety orientation, has been instrumental in my success. Your guidance and support were invaluable, and I am thrilled to have acquired these certifications, thanks to your assistance. With sincere appreciation.
Aula Kaye
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