Employment-Related Services
Important Update: Employment-Related Services Program
As of March 31, 2026, the Employment-Related Services (ERS) program will conclude due to funding cuts. We know this program has been an important source of support for many newcomers on their employment journey.
If you have been a client of this program, your progress does not stop here. To support you moving forward, we’ve created a set of practical tools and resources to help you continue your employment journey independently. These resources are designed to help you search and apply for jobs, build and update your resume, prepare for interviews, connect with employers and networks, access community services, and navigate immigration matters
You can find these resources below. We encourage you to explore them and continue taking steps toward your goals.
If you are currently working with a member of the ERS team, please connect with them as soon as possible to wrap up your action plan and next steps. Thank you for being part of this program, for your effort, and for your trust. We wish you continued success in your career and your future in Canada.
Employment & Career Services
5th on 5th
Youth-serving organization in Lethbridge that offers employment readiness, life-skills, and support programs for youth and young adults, including help preparing for and keeping work.
403-329-3555
ACCES Employment
Provides free employment services, job search support, bridging and sector-specific programs, including targeted support for newcomer women and internationally trained professionals.
BredinWorks for Internationally Educated Professionals
No-cost program that helps internationally educated professionals understand licensure, prepare for exams, and work toward employment in their trained field.
780-425-3730
CCIS
Provides settlement and employment supports, including career counselling, job search help, workshops, and sector-focused services for newcomers.
403-262-2006 | 587-787-4486
Centre for Newcomers
Offers job search support, career development, employment programs, and some foreign credential and sector-specific newcomer services in Calgary.
403-569-3325
Canadian Immigrants Women’s Association
Supports immigrant and refugee women and families with settlement, language, employment training, and job readiness programs.
403-263-4414 | 403-444-1751
Directions for Immigrants in Trades and Professional Careers
No-cost career service for immigrant professionals offering career coaching, study groups, workshops, and licensing exam preparation support.
403-770-5155
Higher Landing
Career development organization offering career transition, job search, and professional growth programs to help people reposition for stronger employment outcomes.
1-888-973-6040
Saamis Employment
Employment services organization with an Indigenous focus, offering job search, career, and employability supports.
Select People Solutions
Recruitment and staffing firm that connects job seekers with temporary, permanent, and contract work opportunities.
Teamworks Career Centre
Offers training and employment supports that help people prepare for work, build skills, and connect with opportunities.
Training Inc.
Provides training and employment services that help people build job skills and prepare for work.
YMCA Lethbridge
Offers community, employment, youth, family, and wellness programming, including career and job search supports in many communities.
Newcomer Centre
Provides employment services, English language programs, settlement supports, and specialized programs for women, youth, and families in Edmonton.
780-424-7709
Friendly Canada Immigration Services
Immigration consulting service that may help with immigration information, applications, and settlement-related questions.
LDS Church Employment Services
Offers employment and self-reliance support such as job search guidance, resume help, and career coaching through church-based community service.
Mentorship, Networking & Professional Integration
Alberta Mentorship Program
Connects Albertans with mentoring and youth-serving organizations and helps strengthen mentorship opportunities and community leadership supports.
Bow Valley Mentorship Program
No-cost mentorship program for rural immigrants focused on workplace culture, communication, soft skills, digital literacy, and community connection.
CIPS: IT Mentorship program
Matches immigrant IT professionals with experienced Canadian IT mentors to support career planning, networking, and understanding the Alberta tech labour market.
CRIEC
Connects newcomer professionals with mentoring, employer, and pathway programs to help them build networks and move into appropriate employment in Calgary.
587-894-7583
ERIEC
Business-led immigrant employment council that helps skilled immigrants in the Edmonton region through mentorship, networking, and connector-style supports.
780-497-8866 | 825-0461-8327
The Connector Program
Networking-based program that connects job seekers and newcomers with local professionals to grow contacts and uncover career opportunities.
Rotary Club
Volunteer service club that can offer community connections, local networking, and opportunities to engage in service projects.
Volunteer Lethbridge
Helps connect people to local volunteer opportunities and community organizations.
Education, Language & Skills Training
Bow Valley College
Offers career-focused education, upgrading, and student support services that can help clients build skills for employment and further training.
CLARC
Calgary Language Assessment and Referral Centre that assesses language levels and refers newcomers to suitable English language training.
403-265-1120
Flexibility Learning
Provides adult literacy, language, and learning supports in Lethbridge, including services related to diversity and immigration.
403-320-2057
Lethbridge School Division
Public school division that can be a resource for K-12 education, family school connections, and employment opportunities in the education sector.
National Healthcare Language Program
Online program that helps internationally educated healthcare professionals strengthen the communication skills needed for exams and healthcare work in Canada.
Lethbridge Public Library Read On
Adult literacy and learning support program through the Lethbridge Public Library for adults who want to improve reading, writing, math, and basic skills.
Taber Adult Learning
Provides adult learning, upgrading, literacy, digital skills, and employment-preparation support in the Taber area.
The Immigrant Education Society
Provides newcomer-focused employment and training services along with language, settlement, and community integration supports.
403-235-3666
IEC-BC ASEND and FAST Programs
IEC-BC programs that build workplace soft skills for newcomers and provide sector-specific resources for skilled trades and in-demand occupations such as IT and biotech.
Licensing, Credential Recognition & Professional Regulation
AIMGA
AIMGA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the successful integration of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) and Internationally Trained Physicians (ITPs) into the Canadian healthcare system. Through ITPHub, they support internationally trained physicians with licensure information, employment guidance, advising, and community connections in Canada.
403-520-7730
Alberta Employment Standards
Government resource explaining minimum workplace rights and employer obligations in Alberta, including complaints, tips, appeals, and employment standards information.
APEGA
Regulates the engineering and geoscience professions in Alberta and provides licensing information for individuals and companies.
587-489-1500 | 403-929-4383
ASET
Professional regulatory body for engineering and applied science technologists and technicians in Alberta, with registration guidance, exams, and member resources.
780-425-0626
World Education Service (WES) Gateway Program
Provides credential-assessment support for eligible displaced persons who may not have complete educational documents through the WES Gateway Program.
Entrepreneurship, Business & Financial Supports
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
Supports women-owned businesses in Alberta through advising, financing, entrepreneur training, and network development.1-800-713-3558
BioTalent Canada
National bio-economy workforce organization offering labour market tools, employer supports, career resources, and sector connections for bioscience talent.
613-235-1402 | 613-235-1402 ext. 240
CANAF
Francophone newcomer-serving organization that offers information, community supports, and employability services for French-speaking newcomers in Alberta.
Choose Lethbridge
Supports local business growth, entrepreneurship, investment attraction, and economic development through programs, events, and business resources.
403-331-0022 | 587-220-2968
Lethbridge Construction Association
Industry association providing construction-sector training, networking, business resources, and advocacy for commercial, industrial, and institutional construction.
403-328-2474
Parallèle Alberta
Francophone organization supporting job seekers and entrepreneurs across Alberta through employability, entrepreneurship, coaching, and networking.
780-490-6975 | 780-414-6125
Rural Development Network
Works on rural development initiatives, workforce and community projects, and collaborations that support smaller communities across Alberta.
Rural Employers Awareness on Diversity and Inclusion (READI)
Project and resource stream focused on helping rural employers strengthen diversity, inclusion, and awareness in hiring and workplaces.
Windmill Microlending
Provides affordable loans and financial supports to internationally trained immigrants for credential recognition, training, exams, and career transition costs.
Community, Settlement & Specialized Supports
Lethbridge ICA (Integrated Coordinated Access)
An important local resource for finding referral pathways to local social services. You can browse by organizations or by the category of social service you’re looking for.
Blackfoot Resource Hub
Provides Indigenous-led cultural programming and holistic support focused on mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being in Lethbridge.
587-787-4486
Blood Tribe Employment
Offers job search help, career exploration, planning, short-term training, and employment assistance for Blood Tribe members.
403-737-8149
Family Centre in Lethbridge
Community-based organization in Lethbridge that supports children, youth, and families through navigation, prevention, and family support services.
403-320-4232
Persian Speaking Women of Alberta
Community organization supporting Persian-speaking women and families through connection, information, and community-based programs.
Ukrainian Canadian Congress
A community organization that can help connect Ukrainian clients with community information, supports, and local networks.
Phone: 403-320-1589
Location: 1107 2A Ave North, Lethbridge, AB
Office Hours:
8:30 am—4:30 pm, Monday—Friday
Closed Statutory holidays
