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Regional Employers' Support Newsletter: Alis, July 2025


Did you know?

  • There are 18 Workforce Consultants (WFC) in communities across Alberta. WFCs provide employers with tools and resources to help them recruit, retain and strengthen their workforce.
  • The Government of Alberta’s alis.alberta.ca (alis) career, learning, and employment website offers a variety of resources and tools to help employers stay informed and make better recruitment and investment decisions.

Develop Your Job Descriptions

Duties and Requirements

Find common duties, educational requirements, skills, and more for over 550 in-demand Alberta occupations to help you draft more effective job descriptions: https://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/occupations-in-alberta/

For example: “Field Production Operator”

Duties: Field production operators are responsible for initial separation processes or special treatment. These ensure impurities such as water, gas, and sediments are removed from oil and gas in the field. Once separated, the oil or gas is moved by pipeline to refineries, gas plants, or markets.

Educational Requirements: There are no formal educational requirements for field production operators. However, employers usually prefer to hire people with at least a high school diploma. Candidates should have a Class 5 Alberta driver’s license. Previous work experience with machines or electrical equipment is a definite asset.

Benchmark with Salary Surveys

Find wage and salary information for occupations in Alberta based on the 2023 Alberta Wage and Salary Survey to learn if your positions have reasonable or competitive compensation: https://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/wages-and-salaries-in-alberta/

For example: “Accommodation service managers”

Average Hourly Wage: $32.12

Average Yearly Salary: $66,492

Average Weekly Hours: 40.4

Average Months on Payroll: 11.9

Benchmark with Live Job Posting Data

Use alis to search for job posting with specific filters, such as salary range, job title, location, education, experience, and more. The search results will show the number of job postings that match your criteria, helping you learn how your positions compare to other similar jobs. Add or remove keywords or filters to update the data: https://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/alberta-job-postings/

For example: “Approximate Salary.” Use the Approximate Salary filter to view job postings within a specific salary range by moving the sliders to different minimum and maximum salary amounts.

Post Your Job Openings

Alis is used by jobseekers and employment counsellors throughout Alberta: https://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/alberta-job-postings/

To promote your Alberta job posting on alis, simply add it to the Job Bank and it will appear on alis and several other job boards across Canada. Job seekers will be able to find it by searching on alis using a keyword search and a range of filters.

Develop Interview Questions

Use the information on occupations in Alberta to better understand the traits and soft skills needed by top candidates in that position and draft effective interview questions: https://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/occupations-in-alberta/

For example: “Marketing managers”

In the ‘Traits & Skills’ section of this occupation profile, you’ll find marketing managers need a creative, outgoing, upbeat nature, strong project management and motivational skills, and the ability to be persuasive in person and in writing. Asking questions about the candidate’s experience problem solving, finding creative solutions, and managing projects successfully may help you find a good fit.

Orient & Support New Employees

Find information on how to improve workplace safety, learn about employment standards, and other helpful tips to support your new employees in being successful: https://alis.alberta.ca/succeed-at-work/

For example: Understand your rights and responsibilities at work. Start your new job on the right foot and learn how to handle challenges along the way. Find ways to improve your work life so you can achieve balance, grow your career, and manage change in the ever-evolving world of work.

Develop Succession Plans

Use the information on occupations in Alberta to learn about common career progressions and job market forecasts for that position, to help identify and support in-house career development for your staff: https://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/occupations-in-alberta/

For example: “Auto detailers”

In the ‘Employment & Advancement’ section of this occupation profile, you’ll find that auto detailers work at car washes, car dealerships, and shops that specialize in auto detailing. Experienced auto detailers may move into related occupations, such as automobile accessories installer or auto body technician. They may advance to supervisory positions. Some auto detailers may start their own businesses.

The 3-Year Job Market Forecast shows the short-term demand for this occupation. This occupation has a ‘cold’ job market, with 5,800 Albertans currently employed. But the 5-Year Job Market Forecast shows above average annual growth (2.5%) with 169 new positions.

Learn More

For more information on careers, learning, or employment or to find out more about alis, visit: https://alis.alberta.ca/tools-and-resources/about-alis/contact/

Regional Events & Opportunities

  • Register now for the WorkFirst Alberta Summit. This free event brings together the Government of Alberta, employers, employment service providers, global experts, and leaders from across the province to focus on the elevating our workforce. You can expect a dynamic mix of networking, keynotes, panels, and interactive sessions on topics such as mental health in the workplace, inclusive hiring, youth employment, and the Thrive Career Wellness Platform. Whether you are hiring now or planning for the future, you will leave with practical ideas, meaningful partnerships, and a stronger connection to Alberta’s employment community
  • The Alberta Chambers of Commerce network has partnered with industry partners and the Government of Alberta to better understand what talent and skills your business needs to grow and succeed. Share your perspective today!
  • Employment standards set out the rights and obligations of employers and employees in Alberta. This includes the minimum standards that employers must provide to employees. Employment Standards webinars (including live Q&A) are scheduled for the following topics:

Skilled Trainee Hiring Opportunities

  • Skilled trainee hiring opportunity: Are you looking for employees skilled in front- and back-end software development? Approximately 23 trainees will soon be graduating from InceptionU's Full Stack Developer Program and will be looking for employment in the Calgary area.
    • Key skills learned include technical language foundations in the MERN Stack (Mongo.db, Express, React, Node.js); OpenAI/ChatGPT including ethics in the use of AI; project-based learning such as supplementary languages and adjacent competencies such as Mapbox, Firebase, Figma, User Stories, Design, Systems and Critical Thinking; and the ability to learn other languages and skills essential in the tech sector.

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