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Workforce Consultant Newsletter September 2024 Edition, Focus on: ALIS


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.

How ALIS Supports Employers

The ALIS Alberta website offers a variety of resources and tools to help employers stay informed and make better recruitment decisions. Key benefits include:

  • Labour Market Trends
    Gain insights into current market conditions, workforce trends, and salary data to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
  • Workplace Issues
    Access guidance on common workplace challenges and best practices to foster a positive and productive work environment.
  • Enhance Recruitment Efforts Use ALIS to stay updated with industry trends and improve your recruitment strategies.

ALIS Occupational Profiles ( https://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/) provide valuable insights to help employers create effective job postings. Here’s how they can help:

  • Develop Better Job Postings

Utilize the detailed information in ALIS occupational profiles to create accurate, engaging job postings that attract top talent and align with industry standards.

  • Define Key Responsibilities
    Use detailed job descriptions to clearly outline duties and highlight essential functions with industry-specific terminology.
  • Identify Required Skills and Qualifications
    Align job requirements with the specific skills, education, and experience outlined in ALIS profiles.
  • Use Accurate Job Titles
    Adopt standardized job titles to ensure clarity and consistency for potential candidates.
  • Align with Industry Standards
    Use wage data from the Alberta Wage and Salary Survey to offer competitive compensation that attracts top talent. Wages and Salaries in Alberta - ALIS
  • Promote Inclusivity
    Access resources on ALIS to attract and hire a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Check the articles’ section below.
  • Address Potential Workplace Issues:

ALIS links employers to the Occupational Health and Safety Resource Portal, providing clear guidance on safety legislation and compliance. This helps employers manage workplace challenges and meet safety expectations.

  • Collaborate with Educational Programs
    Employers can connect with instructors from local programs listed under Educational Requirements for co-op placements, internships, graduate programs, and additional training for staff. These programs can also be a prospective source for candidates for current and future recruitment.
  • Plan for Succession and Career Growth
    Employers focused on succession planning and career and career advancement can explore Related Occupational Profiles to develop pathways for transitioning employees into evolving roles.

Walk Through an Example

Administrative Assistant: Occupations in Alberta - alis


Work with Other Job Boards

  • Expand Reach: Posting on the Job Bank automatically shares your job with platforms like ALIS Alberta, LinkedIn, Indeed, TalentEgg, WorkBC, SaskJobs, and more.
  • Create a Business Profile: Highlight company benefits and perks to attract more applicants.
  • Target Specific Job Seekers: Tailor recruitment efforts to specific groups such as veterans, students, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, seniors, and other specific groups.
  • Use Employer Dashboard: Manage job postings, view applications, and invite job seekers to apply.
  • Access ALIS Resources: Utilize articles and interactive tools available on the ALIS website. https://alis.alberta.ca/tools-and-resources/articles/
  • Access Employer Resources & Job Bank recruitment: Employers promote your Alberta job postings on the Canada Job Bank.

Regional Events & Opportunities

Join the Workforce Consultant team with the Government of Alberta as we host a free 1-hour webinar with the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS). During the presentation IQAS experts will provide information on how IQAS assessment can help employers make hiring decisions for internationally educated applicants by comparing their international credentials with educational standards in Canada.

  • Date: Wednesday Oct 2, 2024 - Time: 10:30am to 11:30am
  • To register click HERE

Protecting our Future: Health, Safety and Employment Standards for Your Workers: Alberta OHS and Employment Standards invite employers of young workers under 25 to a free webinar on young worker rights, employer responsibilities, and hazard management. This session aims to enhance safety practices, as young workers face higher job risks.

  • Date: Tuesday Oct 8, 2024 - Time: 3:00pm to 4:00pm
  • To register click HERE

Introduction to Disability Management and Occupational Health & Safety: A free webinar from WCB and OHS on effective disability management practices, offering free information on OHS resources and OHS management system. The team will highlight resources available from the OHS Resource Portal at https://ohs-pubstore.labour.alberta.ca/ .

  • Date: Tuesday September 24, 2024 - Time: 9:00am to 10:30am
  • To register click HERE

Introduction to Employment Standards, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), and Regional Employer Supports in Alberta. The session is targeting new employers and established small and medium-sized employers.

  • Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - Time: 1:30 – 2:30 pm
  • For additional information and to register click HERE.

Employment Standards in Alberta - Administration and Enforcement and obligations of employers and employees in Alberta. This includes the minimum standards that employers must provide to employees.

  • Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 1:30 PM
  • For additional information and to register click HERE.

Articles

Working With Employers to Recruit and Retain Indigenous People - alis (alberta.ca)

Working With Employers to Recruit and Retain Youth - alis (alberta.ca)

Working With Employers to Recruit and Retain Mature Workers - alis (alberta.ca)

Working With Employers to Recruit and Retain Workers in Non-Traditional Occupations - alis (alberta.ca)

Working With Employers to Recruit and Retain Sexual and Gender Minorities - alis (alberta.ca)

Working With Employers to Recruit and Retain Newcomers - alis (alberta.ca)

Working With Employers to Recruit and Retain People With Disabilities and Disorders - alis (alberta.ca)

Working With Employers to Recruit and Retain Ex-Offenders - alis (alberta.ca)

Decoding Job Postings: Improving Accessibility for Neurodivergent Job Seekers