Adult Education and Employment Information

Alberta Employment & Immigration:
5136-51 Avenue (2nd Floor Provincial Building)
Phone: 780-542-3134

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.

Norquest College:
Website: NorQuest College – Drayton Valley Campus

The NorQuest College – Drayton Valley Campus offers a wide range of credit post-secondary and other programming, designed to meet the adult educational needs of the community.  As adult post-secondary educational needs are identified, NorQuest will make every effort to respond positively to those needs with programming either from NorQuest itself or from other post-secondary institutions.  NorQuest also provides exam writing services for other institutions and other learner support services locally.

Career Information Hotline:
Website: http://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 & District Community Learning Association:
Website: www.dvcommunitylearning.ca
5400 – 24 Avenue (Clean Energy Technology Centre), Drayton Valley
Phone: 780-542-3373

Drayton Valley & District Community Learning Association is a local charity providing non-credit learning to adults in Literacy and Numeracy, English as an Additional Language (ESL), and Basic Computer skills. Classes include ESL, employability skills and career development, GED Prep, computer training and adult coaching in Math and English up to Grade 9 level.  They also provide support and mentoring to adult learners, and access to and assistance with basic technology.

Student Finance Board:
Phone: 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.