By Jack Farrell The Alberta government says it has pulled the plug on a foreign worker recruitment mission in the United Arab Emirates …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedTraining & Development
Alberta spending $1.5 million to support Indigenous skilled trades training for residential construction
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAlberta’s government will invest more than $1.5 million over three years to support an Indigenous-led program that trains students in skilled trades …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Government Policy & Budgets
Alberta outlines strategy to become AI data centre hub
Alberta’s government has released a new strategy to attract investment in artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, positioning the province as a potential …
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Employment LawFeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
HR director who alleged he was fired for reporting harassment, participating in OHS inspection loses appeal
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Appeal Body has rejected an appeal by an HR director who alleged his termination from Carrington …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Food processing company facing 26 charges after worker fatally injured in smokehouse
A commercial food processing company is facing 26 charges after an Edmonton worker became trapped in a smokehouse and died. Ontario-based Sofina …
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FeaturedTraining & Development
Helmets to Hardhats gets $300,000 boost from Alberta to help military veterans enter skilled trades
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Alberta government is investing $300,000 to help military veterans transition into careers in the skilled trades through the Helmets to Hardhats …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
NDP pushes Alberta government on accessibility with private member’s bill coming soon
By George Lee | The Macleod Gazette The Alberta government needs to get with the times and make the province more accessible for …
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Workplace Safety & OHS
Scaffolding company fined $350,000 following worker fatality at pulp mill near Peace River, Alta.
West Coast Scaffolding has been fined $350,000 after pleading guilty to a violation of Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act in …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Equipment supplier fined $200,000 after worker’s fatal fall at Alberta arena
Global Sports Resources Ltd. has been fined $200,000 after pleading guilty to a safety violation under Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) …
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FeaturedRecruitment
Alberta launches recruitment blitz to fill public-sector jobs as population grows
The Alberta government is launching a six-week advertising campaign to attract workers to a growing number of public sector positions across the …