Alberta Supports

2nd floor, 4911 51 Street Red Deer, Alberta

403-340-5353

Employment Training & Transition Supports – To access service, written documentation is required such as:

• Confirmation of employment for work clothes, tools, equipment
• Bills, receipts or written estimates for vehicle insurance/repairs
• Confirmation of requires supports from the provider of the training program

Dress for Success Central Alberta

https://dressforsuccess.org/

5, 5571 45 Street Red Deer, Alberta

403-597-8769

Women are referred from community partners and are booked for a suiting. At the suiting they obtain what they need for an interview—from clothing to confidence—and can return once they find employment for the apparel and accessories needed to enter the workforce.

John Howard Society of Red Deer

https://www.jhsrd.ca/

4916 60 Street Red Deer, Alberta

403-343-1770

PPE, workwear and business casual clothing available by referral or with work confirmation for individuals who are experiencing financial barriers returning to work. Please contact to confirm availability prior to booking.

Rupertsland Institute – Metis Centre of Excellence

4945 49 Street Red Deer, Alberta

403-342-6636

Metis Employment Supports Program – Offers services to Metis people with written offer of employment for work clothing.

Tie To Toe (Central Alberta Social Gaps Initiative - CASGI)

https://casgi.ca/

Bay 7, 4699 61 Street Red Deer, Alberta

587-802-8574

A new and FREE program in Red Deer to help empower men entering into the workforce - from an interview to your first day at work! Contact us for referral and appointment booking process.

Victory Church of Red Deer

https://www.vcrd.ca

92 Oberlin Avenue Red Deer, Alberta

403-343-2484

Our desire is to maintain a standard of excellence in our quality of clothing and to be a blessing to those who receive clothing from the Clothing Zone. The Clothing Zone's focus is to bring hope to our community in a practical way.

Cosmos Community Support Services

https://www.cosmosreddeer.ca/disability-services/career-services/

1, 7428 49 Avenue Red Deer, Alberta

403-343-0715

This program offers individuals with disabilities the opportunity to develop essential employment and life skills that will support them in identifying and addressing barriers that may be hindering their ability to secure meaningful employment or further education. This program provides a variety of career and personal development workshops, hands-on practical training, industry safety certifications, and computer training.

Career Assistance Network

https://www.rdcan.ca/

7, 4699 61 Street Red Deer, Alberta

403-341-7811

Provides career and employment workshops and individualized services to employed or unemployed Albertans, who are not attending an education program under the School Act. Career and employment workshops and on-demand one-on-one services, will support individuals to gain the skills and competencies needed to fully engage in the labour market.

Resource Centre - At our office, we computer and printer services for work search purposes from Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Fridays from 8:30am to 3:00pm. This includes a physical job board where employers can post their local job advertisements and job seekers can discover new opportunities in the community.

Finance Fast Track (FFT) - This FREE program provides full-time training for 12 weeks to individuals seeking to enter into the financial, investment or insurance industries. Licensing and certifications included along with weekly connections to industry professionals providing guidance and mentorship to students.

Successful Adults Gainfully Employed (SAGE) - This FREE program provides age specific employment workshops or one-on-one supports to individuals that are 45+ and seeking work within Red Deer and area. Job Finding Club is also available under this program on Tuesdays from 9:00am to 12:00pm at our Red Deer office.

Youth Employment Connection Program (YECP) - This FREE 16-week program provides individuals between 18 and 30 years old struggling to find and keep work with vital skill development opportunities, including reading, writing, math, interpersonal, and life management skills. In addition to resume and cover letter development, interview skills training and preparation, career planning, safety training, work experience placements and job search support.

Central Alberta Rural Employment Services (CARES) - This FREE program offers one-to-one individualized, personal approach to work search for those residing in Red Deer County. Employment services focus on supporting individuals to build employment readiness skills, receive job search support, access funding for short-term courses e.g.: safety tickets, complete job placements and receive job maintenance support.

Employment Placement and Support Services

https://www.epssreddeer.com/

2830 Bremner Avenue Red Deer, Alberta

403-343-6249

Provides Career and Employment Information Services (Career Employment Information Services (CEIS)) and Job Placement supports to Central Albertans including specific programs for mainstream job seekers, individuals with a self identified disability impacting their ability to gain/maintain employment and an Indigenous specific program for job seekers. Additionally, we have a resource center open to the public to assist in employment related needs including computers, photocopier, scanner, resource information and an employment specialist to provide assistance.

Employee Matching - We assist our employers by helping to fill available job openings with qualified employees who are suited for the job as well as offer to post job openings on our job board which is available to the general public. Employer Awareness - Information and support services are available to increase employer awareness and understanding of disabilities and how they may impact individuals. We work collaboratively with the employer and individual (on or off-site) to design a plan that supports: work –site routines, job specific tasks, or safety procedures. Some individuals or employers may be eligible for specialized training assistance for on the job work experience programs, wage reimbursement programs or targeted wage subsidy programs.

Manpower

https://www.manpowerab.com/

400, 4406 50 Avenue Red Deer, Alberta

403-342-2166

Career Leap - A fully government funded employment program designed to assist job-seeking Albertans in obtaining and sustaining full-time employment. Delivered over a 12-week period, the program provides individualized support including résumé development, interview coaching, and interactive workshops focused on strengthening job search strategies, workplace readiness, and professional confidence. Participants may also access funding for safety certifications and short-term training courses to support upskilling or reskilling aligned with labour market demand. Additional Employment Readiness Supports-such as work boots, personal protective equipment (PPE), and coveralls-are available once participants secure full-time employment. For eligible candidates, Career Leap also offers paid work experience and structured on-the-job training opportunities across various industries and trades, enabling participants to gain hands on experience, earn industry-recognized credentials, address skill gaps, and build a strong foundation for long-term career success.

AccounTech - This program is a FREE, government funded training opportunity designed to help job seekers start a career in the accounting and bookkeeping field. This 12 week program includes two weeks of job search and employability training, followed by eight weeks of in class instruction covering accounting fundamentals, bookkeeping practices, payroll basics, and essential computer programs used in the industry. Participants then complete a two week unpaid practicum with a local employer to gain hands on experience. Graduates also receive up to three months of job placement support to connect them directly with employers hiring for full time, entry level accounting and administrative finance roles.

Career Moves - A Supply Chain Training Program, delivered in partnership with Red Deer Polytechnic, is a 15- week, government-funded opportunity designed to help job seekers launch a career in the high-demand supply chain industry—at no cost. The program begins with one week of job search and employability skills, followed by 10 weeks of hands-on supply chain training covering purchasing, logistics, inventory control, warehouse operations, and materials management. Participants earn industry-recognized certifications such as Forklift, First Aid, WHMIS, CSTS, H2S, Fall Arrest, and Microsoft Office, then complete 4 weeks of on-the job work experience with a local employer. Graduates also receive up to three months of dedicated job placement support, connecting them directly with employers hiring for full-time, entry-level supply chain roles.

Powering Up - This program, delivered in partnership with Red Deer Polytechnic, is a 15-week, government-funded opportunity designed to help job seekers launch a career in the high-demand construction trades—at no cost. The program begins with job search and employability skills training, followed by Occupational Skills Training in Carpentry, Electrical, Intro to Pipes, HVAC, and Welding. Participants develop entry-level trade skills, including trades math and science, blueprint reading, and essential jobsite knowledge. Industry-recognized certifications such as AWP, First Aid, WHMIS, CSTS 2020, Fall Arrest, and Microsoft Office are included. Participants then complete four weeks of on-the-job work experience with a local employer. Graduates also receive up to three months of dedicated job placement support, connecting them directly with employers hiring for full-time, entry-level roles in electrical, pipe trades, HVAC, welding, carpentry, and other related entry-level positions.

MCG Careers

https://www.mcgcareers.com/red-deer-programs/

105, 4807 50 Avenue Red Deer, Alberta

587-457-5313

HIRED - Provide Workforce Development services to Albertans with barriers to employment in Red Deer. The services will connect Albertans to the labour market by providing access to the following services: Resource Centre, Employment Development Activities, Work Exposure, Work Maintenance & Support, Exposure Courses, and Employment Supports.

Constructing Success – Constructing Success offers individualized support and short-course training and certification for careers in construction. Construction Success is a service for job-ready Albertans looking to enter a construction career. Participants work one-on-one with a Job Coach to determine their individual needs and create an action plan to facilitate success in Alberta’s construction industry.

NPower Canada

https://www.npowercanada.ca/

120, 727 7th Ave SW Calgary, Alberta

403-536-4011

NPower Canada is a charitable organization that helps underserved youth and adults launch meaningful careers in the digital economy. Through its cost-free, fully virtual workforce development program, participants receive 15 weeks of technical and professional skills training, along with career coaching, job readiness support, and connections to employer partners in the tech sector. Graduates also earn industry-recognized professional certifications. To date, more than 80% of NPower Canada's 11,000+ alumni have secured in-demand jobs such as Help Desk Analyst, QA Specialist, and Information Security Analyst with industry leaders including Accenture, CGI, CIBC, Cisco, Deloitte, IBM, RBC, Softchoice, TD, and TELUS.

Energy Job Shop

https://www.energyjobshop.com

A North American job platform focused on skilled trades, energy, and industrial careers based out of Alberta, Canada. Originally launched as a small online community helping trades workers find work, it has grown into a large employment resource used by millions of job seekers across Canada. The platform publishes thousands of job opportunities and provides career resources for individuals exploring apprenticeship pathways, technical training, and energy related careers. Energy Job Shop receives over 20 million visits annually and has more than 400,000 registered skilled trades workers. In addition to job listings, the platform provides workforce insights, training resources (like EJS-U), and initiatives such as the annual Energy Job Shop Skilled Trades Scholarship to support people entering high demand trades and technical occupations.

Bredin Centre for Career Advancement

https://www.bredin.ca/

500, 5010 43 Street Red Deer, Alberta

587-273-0225

Free Recruitment Services – Our team of career specialists know each client and can help you select the best candidate, drawing from a diverse talent pool. Align with us and discover a new competitive advantage.

SkillTech Program – The program enables unemployed Albertans to acquire essential and occupation-related emerging tech skills required in the local labour market, better enabling them to find and maintain employment. Training may include an introduction to Data Analytics, Data Analytics for HR or Sales Professionals, Digital Marketing and Social Media and an Intro to Web Development. Program components include employability skills, occupational skills training specific to Technology and Business, employment placement supports and unpaid work exposure.

Career Assistance Network

https://www.rdcan.ca/

7, 4699 71 Street Red Deer, Alberta

403-341-7811

Youth Employment Connection Program (YECP) - This program provides program participatns with a job placemenet where you get paid a wage while you learn with an employer for up to 12 weeks. Includes one-on-one support during job placement and funding for short-term courses.

Divergent Employment Solutions

https://divergentemploymentsolutions.com/

#13 - 26534 TWP Road 384 Red Deer County, Alberta

403-357-0739 / 403-597-0739

Divergent Employment Solutions offers a wide variety of recruitment options. Whether you're a company representative looking for a quick and effective recruitment solution or a candidate looking to connect with an employer, we endeavor to provide a service that will meet your needs!

Diversified Staffing Services

https://www.diversifiedstaffing.com

4957 49 Street Red Deer, Alberta

403-343-8161

DSS is unique in the staffing industry in that our Recruitment Professionals will personally meet every candidate before they are presented to our clients for a temporary or permanent position. Candidates are carefully sourced, pre-screened, interviewed, and tested on their skills. We closely monitor our candidates’ success and our clients’ satisfaction in order to facilitate further placements.

• Temporary – DSS employees that augment your organization, allowing short term and long term flexibility in staffing and recruitment
• Permanent – Direct hire of pre-qualified and screened candidates; dedicated Recruitment Specialists learn your culture
• Payroll Services – Accurate and compliant full cycle payroll solutions for any schedule

Express Employment Professionals

https://www.expresspros.com

270, 4919 59 Street Red Deer, Alberta

403-356-9695

Whether you need to add staff for a short-term project or are looking for a full-time employee, Express can customize workforce solutions for your specific business needs. All employees are screened and evaluated to help assess their skills, abilities, and culture fit before we send them to you. Express never charges a fee for our services to the people we place.

Direct Hire Placement – uses its extensive recruiting expertise to find and screen the best fit for you specific job requirements. Employees are placed directly with your company for a one time fee

We offer a variety of staffing options to choose from to meet your specific hiring needs:

• Temporary Staffing
• Contract Staffing
• Evaluation Hire
• Direct Hire