Adult Education, Career & Employment Services
Alberta Employment & Immigration: 780-542-3134
5136-51 Avenue (2nd Floor Provincial Building)
The Job Board is updated regularly with new employment opportunities and the public are welcome to come and take a look. Career Services, Training and employment programs are offered for all Albertans.
Campus Alberta (formerly Pembina Educational Consortium): 780-542-5400
5056-50 Avenue, Drayton Valley
Website: www.campusalberta.norquest.ca
Campus Alberta offers a wide range of credit courses originating from several post-secondary institutions: Athabasca University, NAIT, NorQuest College, Red Deer College, and Grant MacEwan College.
Service Canada Self-Serve Kiosk is also available at this location.
Career Information Hotline: 1-800-661-3753
Website: www.alis.gov.ab.ca
This service is ideal for information and assistance for rural clients, particularly if you prefer remote access via internet and telephone. Career planning and resume review are some of the services available.
Drayton Valley Community Learning Centre: 780-542-3373
5056-50 Avenue, Drayton Valley
Website: www.dvcommunitylearning.ca
DVCLC provides non-credit learning to adults in employability, literacy and numeracy, English as an Additional Language (ESL), Community Issues along with some general interest courses. In order to respond to community needs, we welcome suggestions from the public.
D.V. Read and Learn: 780-621-1722
5136-51 Avenue
Provincial Building, Ground Floor
Website: www.dvreadandlearn.com
Offers a confidential service to adults needing assistance with reading, writing, spelling, math and computing. Family literacy programs are also available.
Student Finance Board: 780-542-3134
Information for student financial assistance and submitting applications
Employment
Drayton Valley has a high demand for employees in the oilfield and hospitality industries. While for the most part there is an abundance of work, things can slow down significantly in the oilfield at various times of the year due to road bans, repairs and during spring breakup when the ground is too soft to support heavy equipment. Try to plan for those slow times and have something lined up before those months approach.
Even if you get a fantastic job in Drayton Valley right away, remember that your first paycheque may not arrive for at least two weeks after you start your new position. Preferably, arrive with enough money to last you at least one month while you look for a job and settle in.
Choice Career and Employment Centre: 780-515-9004
5109.50 Street, Drayton Valley
Career Counselors are on hand to help with Career Planning, Job Search Information and Assistance, Interviewing Guidance, Resumes and Job Placement. There is also a job board and computers with internet access, all at no charge for people seeking employment.
Other tips:
- Check bulletin boards and the local newspaper at http://www.draytonvalleywesternreview.com.
- Remember to follow-up with employers so they remember who you are and your interest in their business.
- It is important that employers are able to contact you, always be available when you are job seeking.
Employment Standards
The Employment Standards Act regulates employment standards and practices in Alberta. You can find out information regarding wages, employment termination, and hours of work guidelines. For detailed information contact Employment Standards toll free 310-0000 then dial 780-427-3731.