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WorkFirst Alberta

Empowering job seekers to grow careers and employers to find skilled talent.

WorkFirst Alberta helps people find their path forward — clearly, confidently and with dignity.
Unlocking opportunities for every Albertan

By offering guidance and training, connecting employers and job seekers to valuable services and removing barriers, WorkFirst Alberta helps more people across the province to find and keep meaningful work.

Tools for job seekers

Whether you are starting out or starting over, access tailored employment services to find meaningful, lasting work.

Get job‑ready with Thrive

Thrive is an online platform with tools to help Albertans plan their careers and find work, including access to job opportunities and support for building or updating resumes. 

It also offers personalized tools to plan next career steps and provides access to support staff when help is needed.

Access job tools

Local employment programs and resources

Employment and Training Directory

Discover services in your area that connect you with job opportunities, training and career support.

Alis FutureConnect

Talk to a real Career Coach or Service Navigator from anywhere in Alberta. Meet one-on-one, by video or audio, and turn your career questions into clear, practical next steps.

Tools for employers

Alberta employers can access tools, supports and connections to qualified job seekers to help build a strong workforce.

Talent Exchange
Offered through Thrive, WorkFirst Alberta Talent Exchange helps connect employers to the talent they need. With targeted postings, tailored candidate pipelines, and confidential outreach to high-potential hires, we bridge gaps between opportunity and capability. 
It’s a way to match skills with demand, reduce hiring friction, and unlock hidden talent across Alberta. Whether you’re filling urgent roles or exploring your next move, Talent Exchange helps drive workforce outcomes for Alberta’s employers.
Sign up for Talent Exchange
Employer Toolkit

Learn more about WorkFirst Alberta and services available to Alberta employers.

Supports for employers

Get connected to local supports for employers.

Contact

For questions about WorkFirst Alberta, contact us at [email protected].

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