Employer Supports
Welcome Employers! Wild Rose Career & Employment Services can assist your business with:
- Access to free job posting services
- Information on, and potential access to Subsidy Programs (see below on this page under FAQ)
- Employers’ Corner (spotlighting your business and employment opportunities)
- Annual Employers’ Luncheon featuring relevant and timely key-note speakers
- Seminars on (e.g.) attraction and retention of staff
- Brown-Bag video conference seminars on a variety of business topics
- Check Employer News for updated information on events for Employers
Job Posting Services
Wild Rose Career & Employment Services operates a free in-house job posting service for employers in the Wild Rose region
To submit a posting, please:
- Call (403) 934-6488 or 1-888-881-9675 or
- Manage your own postings through the WRCES Job Board.
Subsidy Programs for Employers
Wild Rose Career & Employment Services administers Alberta Employment & Immigration’s “Workplace Training” program, which can provide wage subsidies to local employers. More information about Workplace Training is included in the Employers’ FAQ section further down this page. To find out more details or determine if you might qualify, contact us.
There are also subsidy programs offered for employing youth. However, as WRCES does not administer these programs, Employers must contact the appropriate departments directly.
Provincial Government programs:
- STEP – Summer Temporary Employment Program http://employment.alberta.ca/cps/rde/xchg/hre/hs.xsl/3158.html
Federal Government programs:
- Canada Summer Jobs
http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/epb/yi/yep/programs/scpp.shtml - Youth Employment Strategy Programs http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/audiences/youth/employment.shtml
Employer Resources
Following are links to many popular websites for Employers. If you have other questions, please contact us!
- Employment Standards: http://employment.alberta.ca/cps/rde/xchg/hre/hs.xsl/1224.html
- Canada Revenue Agency: www.cra-arc.gc.ca/
- Workplace Health and Safety: http://employment.alberta.ca/cps/rde/xchg/hre/hs.xsl/53.html
- Workers’ Compensation Board: www.wcb.ab.ca
- Alberta Labour Relations Board: www.alrb.gov.ab.ca/
Other Business Services
Community Futures Wild Rose (CFWR) provides a wide range of services for businesses including loans, technical support, training, information, and resources. Click here to go to the Business Services section of the CFWR website.
Employers’ FAQ
Are there any wage-subsidy programs available to my company?
Yes. The program is called “Workplace Training”. This program (sponsored by the Alberta Gov’t) seeks to connect potential employers with potential employees, for the benefit of both:
You (the employer) get employees that are trained to do what you need them to do, in the way you want
You can receive wage subsidies to offset the costs of training (up to 70% of wages during the training period)
Both you and your employee(s)-in-training can receive support, and assistance in job maintenance
Your employee(s) can learn the skills needed to be in the field they want to work in
The employee(s) may be more satisfied, feeling capable and comfortable in what they’re doing, and hence also be more productive and loyal to your company.
Contact Us for more information, and to explore how your company could benefit from this program!
Where can I post job openings for my Strathmore and area company?
You can post positions on the WRCES Job Board or Service Canada’s Job Bank. You may also wish to contact the Strathmore Standard newspaper for advertising possibilities.
Can I post Casual or Temporary work on your Job Board?
Full time, Part Time, Casual or Temporary positions can be posted. Keep in mind that the greater the lead-time, the more likely you will have applicants to choose from. July and August are the easiest months to fill Casual or Temporary positions, due to the availability of those usually attending school.
I have difficulty finding and keeping employees. How can I improve this?
Wild Rose Career & Employment Services, along with Community Futures Wild Rose has an extensive Resource Library which includes publications specifically on Employee Attraction and Retention. You could also check out the Federal Government website on Human Resources Management www.employers.gc.ca.
What is Alberta's current Minimum Wage?
Alberta's current minimum wage is $8.80 per hour. It applies to all employees, regardless of age. Certain types of employment, such as Sales and Domestic work have special wages rules. Follow this Link to Employment Standards for more information.
