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Live in Lakeland and need a job

Live in Alberta’s Lakeland region and need a job? We can help.

Live in Lakeland and need a job? Our team at Lakeland Employment Services (LES) helps people living in the Lakeland region – the communities of Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Lac La Biche, St. Paul, Vegreville, and the surrounding area – to find jobs and live their best lives. LES provides free walk-in services to help unemployed and under-employed Albertans achieve success. No appointment necessary! LES also works with employers, connecting them with motivated job seekers and getting the word out about any job openings. Since the program began (in 2012) 634 people have found employment.

 Our resource centre can help by:

Live in Lakeland and need a job

Personalized Resume Support

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Job Search
Assistance

Live in Lakeland and need a job

Access to Computers, Printer, and Phone

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Pre-employment Skills Workshops

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Skills Analysis and Career Exploration

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Short-term Training courses

I need a job! How can you help me?

In our fully equipment resource centre our caring, supportive, staff can help you with any of the following services:

  • Personalized resume support

  • Job search assistance

  • Access to computers, printer, and phone

  • Pre-employment skills workshops, in-person and virtual

  • Skills analysis and career exploration

  • Short term training courses to increase your chances at landing the job

GET STARTED!
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Upcoming Events

Mobile Employment Services

April 22: Tofield, 10:00am-2:00pm, Arena Meeting Room – East Door

April 24: Mannville, 10:00am-1:00pm, Public Library

Live in Lakeland and need a job

Mobile Employment Services

April 15: Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement, 10:30am-3:00pm, Family Centre

April 22: Tofield, 10:00am-2:00pm, Arena Meeting Room – East Door

April 24: Mannville, 10:00am-1:00pm, Public Library

I’m an employer looking to hire. How can you help me?

That’s great! We’d love to help you hire people who live in Lakeland and need a job.

  • Putting your job posts on our Job Board and Facebook and spotlighting your business in our centres

  • Providing employer connections, hiring events, and job fairs to boost visibility

  • Helping find the right job seekers for your job openings

Testimonials

“I will forever be grateful for all the help and assistance you all gave me. My entire life has changed since I walked into your office… I was on the verge of leaving Vegreville due to mental, emotional and employment frustrations,  so I wasn’t sure where I was gonna go next. I was very lost and confused as to what the future held. But you all stood beside me, helped me refocus on the road ahead, listened to my frustrations, and encouraged me to not quit and give up. Then all of a sudden it started to happen. Being hired allowed me to find an awesome team and leaders that have inspired me to BELIEVE IN ME!! I will NEVER EVER be able to verbally express my thanx, appreciation and big love for everything you folks have done for me. THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!”

– Jason

Have questions? Drop into one of our centres today! Or contact us at:

Cold Lake – 5412 55 Street – Unit B, 587.491.2028

Bonnyville – 5110A 54 Avenue, 780.343.0924

Lac La Biche – 10263 – 101 Avenue, 780.627.3071

St. Paul – Northstar Complex, 2nd floor, 4701 50 Avenue, 780.646.6729

Vegreville – 5025 50 Street, 780.631.1471

For a list of other EmployAbilities programs serving northern-Alberta residents, please click here

Or get the process started by filling out the form below!

The Province of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment support programs and services.