Help for Albertans affected by layoffs brochure

Help for Albertans affected by layoffs
ALIS website alis.alberta.ca
The Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS)
website offers a wide range of resources for
career explorers and job seekers, including:
• Calendar of job fairs
• Job-search tip sheets
• Labour market research
• Links to dozens of job banks
• CareerInsite career-planning tool
• Free online resumé review service
• Creating a New Future: The Job Loss Workbook
Career Information Hotline
Staffed by career counsellors
Weekdays 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1-800-661-3753 (toll-free)
780-422-4266 (in Edmonton)
The Alberta Government can help employees
and employers affected by layoffs.
Employee Services
Alberta Works offers:
• Job fairs
• Employment consulting
• Onsite presentations to staff
• Local labour market information
• Employment news via social media:
humanservices.alberta.ca/socialmedia
• Resumé and job-interview workshops
• Information on careers & training options
Alberta Works Centres
Alberta Works Centres are one-stop job-search
centres. To find the centre nearest you, click:
humanservices.alberta.ca/regions
Canada-Alberta Job Bank
Canada’s largest job bank features job-search,
job-match, and job-alert services that will help
you find your next job faster and easier.
jobbank.gc.ca
Alberta Supports
Employment, Income Support, Health Benefits
1-877-644-9992 or 780-644-9992
albertasupports.ca
Emotional Support
Mental Health Helpline: 1-877-303-2642
Edmonton Distress Line: 780-482-4357
Calgary Distress Line: 403-266-1605
albertahealthservices.ca/mentalhealth.asp
Employer Services
Considering layoffs? Workforce Consultants
provide information and advice including how
to avoid layoffs with the Work-Share program.
Employer Hotline: 1-800-661-3753
work.alberta.ca
humanservices.alberta.ca/employees-facing-layoff