Safety in Schools Foundation
Educating and empowering young people at school, work, home and at play 4 life!
The former Alberta One-Call, Alberta Common Ground Alliance, and the Joint Utility Safety Team have united under one name: Utility Safety Partners.
The Canada Safety Council is an independent, knowledge-based, charitable organization dedicated to the cause of safety. We provide national leadership in safety through information, education and collaboration. We are Canada’s voice and resource for safety.
Government of Alberta
Health, safety and employment standards information for new and young workers, and for their employers, supervisors, parents and teachers.
A Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta program promoting workplace safety by sharing information for young workers and their employers that can help foster a safe work environment and proactive workplace habits.
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Health and safety resources to help young workers – new workers be prepared when entering the workforce.
Since 1999, MySafeWork has been advocating for healthy environments for vulnerable workers.
Workers’ Compensation Board – Alberta
Covers information you will need if you are injured at work such as how to report an injury and file claims, modified work options and what assistance workers compensation provides.
Government of Canada
Learn about workplace hazards, rights and responsibilities, health and wellness, injury prevention, compensation and the federal Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.
Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
Government of Alberta
Occupational health and safety (OHS) resources.
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
CCOHS is Canada’s national resource for the advancement of workplace health and safety.
Parachute is Canada’s national charity dedicated to injury prevention.
Child Safe Canada is a premier provider of child and adult safety education offering a variety of safety awareness information and training to students through private, school, and community-based programs.
ALBERTA ONLY
Call the Alberta OHS Contact Centre right away if you’re concerned about immediate danger or injury from work, to you or anyone else:
Toll free: 1-866-415-8690 (in Alberta)
Phone: 780-415-8690 (in Edmonton)
Alberta Learning information Service (ALIS)
Alberta Careers, Learning and Government of Alberta
For information on career planning and job seeking, go ask Alis. Alis is a Government of Alberta website containing an abundance of tools to help you decide and plan for post-secondary schooling/training and entering the workforce.
CAREERS matches Alberta students to employers through internships, camps, workshops and mentoring.
Government of Alberta
Information and resources on apprenticeships and industry training for trades in Alberta.
Calgary Construction Association
A program from Calgary Construction Association and Alberta Employment and Immigration to help youths aged 16- 24 learn about careers in construction, while gaining skills and experience.
Alberta Post-Secondary Education Information
Government of Alberta
A handy database of post-secondary institutions and the courses they offer allows you to search which courses are available, where they can be taken, any prerequisites and the credentials you would earn.
Government of Alberta
Find information on over 500 occupations to help make career and education plans. The site defines the occupation’s typical duties, working conditions, salaries, advancement opportunities, career paths, as well as personal characteristics needed and educational qualifications.
Certification and Registration Requirements for Employment in Alberta
Government of Alberta
Details the certification and registration requirements for all regulated professions in Alberta; for example some positions in real estate, health services and education.
Government of Alberta
Provides wage and salary information for more than 400 occupations in Alberta.
These are the winners of the annual competition for exceptional places to work in Alberta based on 8 criteria: Physical Workplace; Work Atmosphere & Social; Health, Financial & Family Benefits; Vacation & Time Off; Employee Communications; Performance Management; Training & Skills Development; and Community Involvement.
Alberta Career Information Hotline
Government of Alberta
Call Monday to Friday 8:15am – 4:30pm for information and advice on career planning, occupation descriptions, education options and job search skills.
1-800-661-3753