EmployAbilities Grande Prairie

08/03/2026

Our offices and programs are closed today for Heritage Day. We will open again for regular business hours tomorrow from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

We hope you're enjoying your August long weekend!

07/30/2026

📣Attention Grande Prairie Employers!

Our North Connect August Newsletter is out! Read about:

☑️Tapping into GP's Overlooked Talent Pool
☑️Industry & Hiring Trends
☑️Community Events
☑️Candidate Highlights
☑️And more!

Find it here. 👇
https://employabilities.ab.ca/employabilities-grande-prairie-for-employers/

07/23/2026

Are you a young person in Grande Prairie or surrounding area? We’d love to meet with you today between 5:00PM-6:30PM at Kickstand GP! Stay cool in the beautiful air conditioned hub space and get help with your job search, applications, resume/cover letter, finding support, etc. See you there!

Nothing to do today? Come hang out with us!💙

We have mental health drop-in, resume and job search supports, and fun activities happening down at the Clairmont skate park!!

07/10/2026

Are you up to date on Alberta's Employment Standards?

Whether you are hiring your first employee or managing a growing team, understanding your rights and responsibilities as an employer is essential.

The Government of Alberta is offering free webinars that provide an overview of Employment Standards in Alberta.

Upcoming sessions:

July 23, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

August 18, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

Learn more and register at:

www.alberta.ca/employment-standards-webinars

Staying informed is another way to build a stronger workplace and support your team.

Make a great living. Live a great life.

Award Winning Partnership
City of Grande Prairie , County of Grande Prairie No. 1 , Municipal District of Greenview No. 16 , Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce , Northwestern Polytechnic

07/03/2026

For businesses in the Grande Prairie region, the July 2026 edition of the North Connect Newsletter has been released!

You can read it on our employer website:

https://employabilities.ab.ca/employabilities-grande-prairie-for-employers/

06/21/2026

This Father's Day, we're celebrating the dads, grandfathers, stepdads, father figures, mentors, teachers and friends who make a difference every day. 💙

Whether it's offering encouragement, sharing wisdom, lending a helping hand, or simply being there when it matters most, they play an important role in helping people grow, succeed, and reach their goals.

Happy Father's Day from all of us at EmployAbilities.

06/04/2026

EmployAbilities Grande Prairie office will be CLOSED Thursday June 4 for staff training. We will re-open at 8:30AM on Friday June 5 as normal.

06/04/2026

Introducing the first edition of the EmployAbilities Grande Prairie monthly employer resource- The North Connect Newsletter!

We're excited to share our June 2026 newsletter, created to help employers stay informed about workforce trends, inclusive hiring practices, available supports, upcoming events, and opportunities to connect with local talent.

At EmployAbilities, we believe that strong workplaces are built through meaningful partnerships, and this newsletter is one more way we can support employers across the Peace Region.

Take a look through the June edition attached to this post, and let us know what topics you'd like to see featured in future issues!

Check out this US Letter designed by Chantel Caza.