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QuickLink Index - Government Listings (11), University of Alberta Listings(2), Private Corporations(7), Edmonton Newspapers(2), I.T. Related(14), Interview and Resume Tips, Education Resources, Searching the Net.

Observations on job hunting in Edmonton

• Own a fax machine , or have continuous access to one. • Ensure you have access to Word version 6 or Word Perfect version 6 if you want to email your resume to a company. Or read their responses. • Some "third party" employment agencies advertise jobs that may or may not exist; these companies offer to fax your resume to 50 employers for a fee. Little known fact: the phrase "third party" is derived from the Latin "thripartius", which means "we party three-times hearty when we get you to pay us for doing absolutely nothing" • under Alberta law, an employer who pays you monthly can average your hours over the month, to come to the conclusion that you are not entitled to overtime pay. This means you might work 50 to 80 hours for 2 weeks straight without a break, then work 30 hours for two weeks, and end up with simple straight hourly pay for the hours you worked. • The laws regarding pay periods for oil servicing employees (such as Wireline Operators) changed in 2000. Your employer is not required to pay your bonuses for approximately 3 months after the jobs are completed. • Check with Alberta Labour Board for help with any specific questions you have. • Keep your paystubs, since you, as the taxpayer, are responsible for filing your income tax on time, and will need these as proof if you need to file any complaints regarding non-payment of your final cheque on leaving a job. • If you're new to Alberta get information on Health Care Payments here. Health Care is not free in Alberta, and you can be refused treatment, or billed after the fact, if your health care premiums aren't paid - by you!

Government Listings • Federal HRDC searches for every region in Canada; Public Service Commission jobs open to the public, Management Trainee Program positions (requires a recent Master's degree to be eligible), Co-Op/Internship Program positions (open to post-secondary students only, check the criteria). WorkInk, specializing in job placement for Canadians with disabilities. For jobs listed across Canada, check: SkillNet.ca, CareerOwl.ca (the English version), JobsCanada.com. CanadianCareers.com has an interesting page listing job opportunities from A (Aboriginal Job Sites) to Z (well, ok, technically T for both Teaching and Tourism). • Provincial Alberta Government; Workers Compensation Board; Capital Health (Medical). • Municipal County of Strathcona; Edmonton Public Schools; City of Edmonton jobs, and how to apply - The City apparently only reviews applications for specific job postings. General applications are ignored.

University of Alberta Listings U of A Human Resources, U of A CAPS.

Private Corporations • Enbridge's website, email eplcareers@cnpl.com, fax (780) 420-5289 • EPCOR's website, email careers@epcor-group.com, fax (780) 412-7602 • Stantec Consulting Ltd, Urban Land Developers, fax (780) 917-7179 • Famous Brands Liquidators, 11730-163 Street NW, Edmonton T5M 3W3, fax (780) 413-4297 • Phoenix Rotary Equipment Ltd, fax (780) 466-1967 • The Design Group Industrial Staffing Inc., email resumeedm@tdgstaff.com • Canada Direct Insurance, Suite 1100, 10250-101 Street NW, Edmonton, T5J 3P4 fax (780) 413-5932 Also see my general ads page for previously advertised jobs.

Edmonton Newspapers Employment Ads from the Edmonton Journal, and the Edmonton Sun.

Education Information If you're looking to upgrade skills or enter a career area, try Grant MacEwen College which also offers specific Human Service Courses and courses relating to Vounteer Services; University of Alberta; Edmonton Public Schools; and Athabasca University for self-paced distance educaton (this is Canada's Open University, call 1-800-788-9041). Check NAIT, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, and Fairview College, Canada's only Harley Davidson college! Other education avenues include LCN Nails and Esthetics Training, and sewing classes for beginners to professionals through Central Sewing Machines, 2 locations in Edmonton, call (780) 469-1147, (780) 486-0047, or 1-877-473-9386 for more information.

Searching the Net Altavista, Jobhunting with Bernard Haldane Associates, and Yahoo! Canada offer searching for Canadian jobhunters. General browsing can be accomplished through Yahoo! Specific Searches, or Webcrawler.

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