2SLGBTQQIA+ Employment and workplace

Workplace harassment and violence are identified as hazards in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation.

Individuals may report instances of workplace violence or harassment and request an investigation.

OHS Prevention Initiative Resource Portal focuses on preventing common workplace injuries, protecting at-risk workers, workers with vulnerabilities and identifying higher risk work situations. The initiative also coordinates efforts between OHS system partners to achieve better health and safety outcomes.

To help you succeed, Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS) offers information about career planning, post-secondary education and training, educational funding, job searches and more.

Job-Smart Strategies for LGBTQ2S+ is a career advice article tailored to 2SLGBTQQIA+ youth. It covers essential strategies for job searching, researching employers and sharing your pronouns in the workplace or on job application documents, among other key topics.

Affordable advice for life is a consumer-focused platform providing Albertans with free education and training on financial literacy. The website offers comprehensive resources on debt management, budgeting, saving and preparing for life events such as buying a house, retirement, divorce, money and metal health, family planning, navigating lay-off and inconsistent income. 

Assisted Living and Social Services offers no-cost employment programs for Albertans looking for work. 

Employment and Training Services Directory lists free employment and training programs available through Alberta’s government and the Government of Canada. Programs are delivered online through government funded agencies in communities across the province to help unemployed and underemployed Albertans access skill training for a new career as well as connect to a job.