r/EdmontonJobs • u/Chemical_Meringue_72 • 6h ago
Anything entry level on northside or near u of a?
University student looking for part time work in summer and during school so Flexible hours are a must.
r/EdmontonJobs • u/Thatguyispimp • Mar 12 '26
AI, get over it.
​📌 STICKY: Upcoming 2026 Edmonton Job & Career Fairs
​Welcome to our master thread for the 2026 career season! Whether you’re looking for a summer job, a career change, or your first role post-graduation, these events are the best way to get face-to-face time with recruiters in the Edmonton area.
​💡 Quick Tips: How to Prepare & Apply.
​Tailor Your Resume: Don't just bring one generic copy. If you're targeting different industries (e.g., Tech and Retail), have specific versions for each.
​The "Elevator Pitch": Have a 30-second summary ready: Who you are, what your skills are, and what kind of role you're looking for.
​Dress for Success: Business casual is the standard. Even if the job itself is casual, first impressions with HR matter.
​Digital Backup: Many booths now use QR codes for applications. Ensure your LinkedIn profile is up to date and your resume is saved as a PDF on your phone.
​Follow Up: Grab business cards! Send a brief "Thank You" email or LinkedIn message within 24 hours of the event.
​📅 2026 Event Calendar (Chronological)
​Career Fair Canada (Edmonton) ​Date: March 12 (10 AM - 2 PM) ​Description: One of the city's largest fairs. Features hiring managers from various industries and career college exhibitors. ​Link: Register Here
​Virtual Diversity Job Fair ​Date: March 12 (Online) ​Description: Focuses on inclusive hiring practices and connecting diverse talent with equitable employers. ​Link: View Details
​NAIT Spring Hiring Fair ​Date: March 18–19 (9 AM - 3 PM) ​Description: Targeted at students and alumni, but great for anyone looking to connect with top-tier technical and trade employers. ​Link: NAIT Event Page
​Spring Edmonton Job Fair ​Date: March 24 (3 PM - 6 PM) ​Description: Hosted at the Polish Hall. A community-focused fair partnered with the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. ​Link: Chamber Info
​MacEwan "Get to Work" Fair ​Date: March 25 (10 AM - 2 PM) ​Description: Primarily focused on summer positions and seasonal roles. Perfect for students or those seeking temporary work. ​Link: MacEwan Events
​Career Fair Canada (Spring) ​Date: May 7 (10 AM - 2 PM) ​Description: The second major installment of the year at the Edmonton Convention Centre. Expect a fresh batch of recruiters. ​Link: Register Here
​Career Fair Canada (Summer) ​Date: July 9 (10 AM - 2 PM) ​Description: Mid-year hiring push. Good for those looking for roles starting in the Fall. ​Link: Register Here
​Careers Day (U of A) ​Date: September 23 (Approx.) ​Description: Multidisciplinary fair at the Butterdome. Historically the largest recruitment event in the province. ​Link: U of A Career Centre
​Career Fair Canada (Fall) ​Date: October 29 (10 AM - 2 PM) ​Description: The final large-scale general career fair of the year. Great for 2027 planning. ​Link: Register Here
​Note to Users: Most of these events are free to attend, but some require pre-registration to skip the lines. Always check the links a few days before to see the updated "Attending Employers" list!
(Doomers saying all jobs are dead will be removed from this post but feel free to be depressed in other posts in the subreddit)
r/EdmontonJobs • u/Thatguyispimp • Dec 15 '25
As a sister post of the LMIA and TFW post, this will directly address the cheating or exploitation. Right off the top I want to remind people that in most scenarios, it is the TFW who is being horrendously exploited or cheated by employers. This post was also mostly made with AI so please feel free to comment with any corrections or mistakes.
​This post addresses the dark side of the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program, focusing on how employers may attempt to cheat the system, specifically in the low-wage stream. This information is vital for both TFWs to know their rights and for the public to understand the realities of exploitation.
​1. Financial and Wage Exploitation
​These abuses are often aimed at making the TFW cheaper than a local worker, despite the rules requiring equal pay.
​Wage Theft / Underpayment:
•​Employers promise the legally required prevailing wage on the LMIA application (e.g., $20/hour) but only pay the TFW minimum wage or less, often "under the table" or through illegal deductions.
​Illegal Recruitment Fees:
•​The employer or a recruiter illegally charges the TFW large sums of money for the "job" or to cover the $1,000 LMIA processing fee.
•​Crucial Rule: It is illegal for employers or recruiters to charge the worker any fee related to securing the job or the LMIA processing.
​Deductions for Mandatory Costs:
•​Employers illegally deduct the cost of round-trip airfare, mandatory private health insurance, or "training" from the TFW's pay, costs which the employer is obligated to bear in the low-wage stream.
​Overcharging for Housing:
•​The employer provides the mandatory housing but charges exorbitant, non-competitive rent, effectively clawing back a large portion of the worker's salary.
​2. Abuses in the LMIA Application Process (Fraud)
​These methods involve lying to the government (ESDC) to secure the positive LMIA.
​"Fake" Recruitment Efforts:
•​The employer runs the required four-week advertisements but intentionally sabotages the process. They might set impossible requirements, ignore Canadian applicants, or falsely claim that all Canadian applicants were "unqualified" to justify hiring the TFW.
​LMIA "Selling" / Fraud:
•​The employer has no real job need but applies for a positive LMIA, which they then sell to a foreign national for a large sum (often tens of thousands of dollars). This is serious immigration fraud, as the job is either fake or the conditions violate the LMIA.
​Misrepresentation of Need:
•​The employer misrepresents the nature of their staffing needs (e.g., claiming a temporary or urgent shortage when the need is permanent) to manipulate the LMIA criteria.
​3. Power and Psychological Abuse
​Since the TFW is tied to a specific employer for their legal status, this creates a dangerous power imbalance that abusers exploit for control.
​Threats of Repatriation/Deportation:
•​The employer threatens to fire the worker (which invalidates their work permit) and report them to immigration authorities. This is used to silence the worker about illegal wages, unsafe working conditions, or excessive hours.
​Forced/Excessive Overtime:
•​Workers are often forced to work excessive hours (e.g., 60-80 hour weeks) with little rest, often without proper overtime pay, under the threat of termination.
​Confiscation of Documents:
•​The employer or recruiter illegally takes the TFW's passport, work permit, or other documents to isolate them and prevent them from leaving or seeking help.
​Job Dumping / Off-Contract Work:
•​The worker is hired for one job category (as stated on the LMIA) but is forced to perform unrelated, often more difficult, or unpaid domestic duties (e.g., forced to clean the employer's home or run personal errands).
​What is Being Done?
​The government has taken steps to fight this exploitation:
•​Massive Fines: Employers face fines of up to $100,000 per violation (up to $1 million in one year) and can be banned from the program for up to 10 years or permanently.
•​Open Work Permits for Abused Workers: A TFW experiencing abuse can apply for an Open Work Permit for Vulnerable Workers. This breaks the link between the worker and the abusive employer, allowing them to find a new, safe job immediately.
•​Inspections: ESDC conducts targeted and random inspections on employers who hire TFWs.
(Its my experience especially with federal agencies that whatever government in charge piles on more duties and responsibilities to dwindling amounts of employees so they can publicly state they are doing something while simultaneously making it impossible for that agency to do anything)
​Know Your Rights & Get Help
​If you are a temporary foreign worker in Alberta and believe you are being exploited, help is available. All calls are free and confidential.
•​Alberta Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office (TFWAO)
​Toll-Free Phone: 1-877-944-9955
r/EdmontonJobs • u/Chemical_Meringue_72 • 6h ago
University student looking for part time work in summer and during school so Flexible hours are a must.
r/EdmontonJobs • u/Ok_Difficulty_2064 • 1d ago
I have been looking for a part-time job for a few months now, and I still haven't found one. I get interviews, but I don't get the job. I really am trying to get a job before September (school starts) so I already have something more stable. I am looking for an entry-level job in retail, food, service, anything really.
r/EdmontonJobs • u/CookBrilliant8768 • 15h ago
Hi pls hire me 4th yr grad CE, any job will do
r/EdmontonJobs • u/Low-Astronaut-6257 • 2d ago
Hi all, I’m currently looking for permanent work in office/desk related jobs. I have a diploma in Human Resource Management and some experience in a Human Resource Assistant position as well as being an Administrative Assistant volunteer.
I have applied to hundreds of jobs in many different fields and haven’t been able to find anything. If anyone is currently hiring or knows of some vacancies, I’d be more than happy to pass along my resume.
Thanks!
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r/EdmontonJobs • u/Ok-Lingonberry7154 • 4d ago
I have a snack product that I successfully sell at local markets. I'm trying to build up enough customers to move to a commercial location. I have been diagnosed with an illness that severely impacts my ability to run my company. I will pay all costs. You will always be paid. If (never happened) sales were low, you will be paid by the hour. If sales are good the profits will be split equally. I am prepared to continue this deal when we go commercial. It's a really good opportunity for someone who is dedicated, loyal, friendly, committed and helps the business grow. I'm open to more than one person. I sell at markets, so there is much opportunity. No risk to you. Now the details.
I can continue to make the product. I can help set up. I will incur all costs. You will sell a product that sells itself. We offer generous, unlimited samples. You must be clean and polished in appearance. You must know all the details about the product. You will work almost exclusively on weekends, done by 5:30. You must have a reliable vehicle that can transport goods (SUV or van). You can set your preferred dates. We can discuss the best markets to attend. November/December are busy but you make money. Please reply with a description of yourself, what you have to offer skill wise, and why you want to join me. Photo and interview will be required. Thank you.
r/EdmontonJobs • u/Forward-Love179 • 4d ago
So frustrating, going to university in September with little to no money saved up for myself. Does anybody know if any new businesses are opening up and need jobs or any places in general? People all around me are starting to get jobs and earn income for themselves but as an 18 year old i can’t be independent as them unfortunately.
r/EdmontonJobs • u/NeedyNoobie • 4d ago
Hi,
If anybody is looking for someone to build any sort of application in your guy. And this includes backend systems to run complex business logic if that's what you need. I have 3 years of experience plus I hold a bachelor's in computer science from the UofA. And I can provide my resume too if you want.
r/EdmontonJobs • u/krayonixplease • 4d ago
TL;DR: Recently separated stay-at-home dad looking for stable Monday-Friday work. Applied to 200+ jobs, current commission-only job isn't paying, no degree but strong customer service experience and some software engineering projects. Looking for career advice.
Hello!
Basically to sum up me and my partner separated a few months ago and i was the stay at home dad, so was then tasked with getting the kids into daycare and getting a job and my own place. Alot of change in a short time but that's life. This happend back in January and i spent all the rest of January and into February applying for jobs on indeed, last i checked i had over 200 applications sent in just those few weeks. I got a couple responses but mostly from sales jobs with terrible hours and a long commute.
The only job i managed to find was an insurance agent. But it's 100% commission based pay, and requires a lot of training and practice to actually even sell at all. And i've been doing this for a few months still haven't gotten a paycheque. My savings have run out, but my family have graciously been helping me out with the financial side while i get back on my feet, but the mental stress continuously borrowing money from my family causes cant keep going on.
I have 2 kids in daycare from Mon-Fri and Friday after work to Sunday night / Monday morning would be my time with the kids so i wouldn't be able to work weekends so i need a full-time Monday-Friday day-time job. For me to comfortably live i would need to make about $2500+ per month at minimum.
I had started learning software engineering a few years ago and i've built a few cool things but AI has taken most of the entry level jobs in that area.
I never got to go and get a degree because of the kids so theres that.
I am a good worker, i've never been fired from any job, i can provide many references who would all have good things to say. Most of my work experience is in customer based jobs, i'm polite and genuinely love talking to people its my favourite part of any job i've had. No problem working an 8-10 hour shift, even staying late or coming early if i am able.
I am immigrant (permanent resident) if that matters from Europe, English is my first language.
At this point, I'm open to almost anything that offers stable, full-time income. If you were in my position, what kinds of jobs or industries would you be looking at? Are there any fields that are hiring people without a degree but offer decent long-term opportunities?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for reading.
r/EdmontonJobs • u/IAmSherlocked1203 • 5d ago
For people with these backgrounds, which option offers better career growth and more job opportunities?
r/EdmontonJobs • u/AppropriatePin3117 • 6d ago
Hey everyone. We are looking to onboard a ton of people for K-Days for Security. We are Calgary-based XA Security but have a large Edmonton team and regularly do work for Roger's Place, River's Cree and annually at K-Days.
We are looking for awesome people to work at awesome locations, with an awesome team. Wages from $20/hr.
r/EdmontonJobs • u/Feeling-Worker-5115 • 6d ago
Hey everyone,
I'm 22 years old from Prince Edward Island, and I'm looking to make the move to Alberta to start a career in drilling. I've always been interested in becoming a roughneck/floorhand and working on a drilling rig. The work has always appealed to me.
My background is in commercial fishing, where I'm used to long hours, physically demanding work, early mornings, working outside in all kinds of weather, and being part of a crew. Hard work doesn't scare me.
Right now I'm trying to figure out the best way to get started. I'm planning on getting my H2S Alive and First Aid certificates, but I'm wondering:
- Which drilling companies are hiring entry-level floorhands or roughnecks?
- Is it better to apply directly or go through a service company?
- Are there companies that help new hires get their certifications?
- Any advice for someone coming from out east?
- I'm willing to relocate, work rotational schedules, and start as soon as I can.
I'd really appreciate any advice, company recommendations, or contacts you think I should reach out to.
Thanks everyone!
r/EdmontonJobs • u/CauliflowerUpbeat120 • 6d ago
Does anyone know any companies that hire part-time/casual employees for their events?
Thank you in advance!
r/EdmontonJobs • u/WorkingForHope • 8d ago
I’m in my 40s and started working shortly after high school. I’ve had a fairly eclectic work history, including various low-level corporate roles, security work, and more recently clerical and administrative for a small business. Some health issues caused me to scale things back for a while, but I’m now trying to find something more stable and build my life back up.
So far, I’ve been keeping an eye on the City of Edmonton, EPCOR, the Government of Alberta, the Government of Canada, and AHS. Are there any other large or reliable employers in Edmonton that you think are worth watching?
I don’t have a degree or many official certifications, so I’m mainly looking for positions where experience, computer skills, communication skills, and a willingness to learn might be enough to get my foot in the door. My health currently keeps me from doing heavily labour-intensive work, although if I continue getting healthier, I could see myself enjoying something physical, especially for the CoE parks department.
I realize finding the right position might take some time. Right now, I’m mainly hoping to find something that can stabilize my situation, help me stay housed, and give me somewhere to get healthier. I’m also not able to move outside Edmonton for the foreseeable future.
I’d appreciate any suggestions for employers, organizations, or types of positions I may not have considered. Thank you very much. 🌞
r/EdmontonJobs • u/MortgageOpen7607 • 8d ago
Are there any fast food or restaurant managers hiring right now, I can work evenings, weekends and closing shifts
r/EdmontonJobs • u/Spiritual_Let_4348 • 10d ago
Do employers still take in person resume, or do they prefer online applications?
r/EdmontonJobs • u/Zestyclose_Rush_6823 • 10d ago
Not affliated with it, New York Bagel Cafe on Whyte has a sign that they are urgently hiring a part time barista/server. In case anyones looking
r/EdmontonJobs • u/burgeymouth • 11d ago
Ok so yesterday I had a job interview at a rural place, which seemed like a very interesting opportunity, with a very unique product. I was essentially hired after a 3ish hour interview, I dont know if I want to explain the interview or I might disclose too much of the business, anyway, think of it as something of an exam, which I was ok with...except the boss did not stick to the schedule planned, didn't plan the 3 hours appropriately, didn't even let me finish the "exam" before saying she would love me on her team, I didnt have much else to do that day, and was very curious about the products they make, so long story short, I stayed all day...so after a few hours...i had to use the washroom, and the boss lady laughed and told one of the other new ladies to show me where it was...it...was an outhouse. Not a portapotty, an old school, hole in a board, dark AF even in summer day, mosquitoes laden outhouse...with a bowl of water and soap outside...at first I thought i was being entitled but, I also have a health condition that frequently involves joint pain, and I was thinking about using an outhouse outside of a shop, in the several months of winter... this job was also a 45 minute commute each way, and she was not even sure whay to say she would pay me because I hadnt finished the exam she kept interrupting (which was to finish a small hands on project so she could determine competency on machines etc) she also was insistent that i give a 2 year commitment, and talked about putting together a contract. I recently finished a masters, and could definitely use a job asap to pay the bills and have something set up when those student loan payments are going to start, but between the commute, the uncertain pay(there was much talk if ambiguous learning on our own time, which i can understand from the small business standpoint, but it didnt seem like she had a clear directive for what would be or wouldn't be paid...?) I also saw about a dozen safety concerns, including a floor on one side of the shop that was made of large wood board that were bowing and damp and likely rotting.....
So despite being hired on the spot ... on the drive home I was replaying the day and saw dozens of red flags - I have only mentioned the biggest flags- i decided to decline the job offer...i know the market is hard out there... and if this were a job at say, a campground, an outhouse wouldn't surprise me...but this business dealt with projects for high end clients... amongst other very questionable conditions...would you accept a job with only an outhouse for a washroom?
r/EdmontonJobs • u/badassblack • 12d ago
Hi Guys, I’m a Graduated Linguistics Bachelor, it has been a while I applied for some positions as translation, Subtitles, Transcripts, Data Annotation.
I have been rejected & I have been interviewed
Not passing from the Interviews I need some tips to be honest.
I rather get a Remote job cause I have a physical disability called Hemiparesis if you are wondering.
Experience as Educational Environment Consultant intern for Elementary Students.
I’m a volunteer at Ted Translators.
Tips, opinions are welcomed I would appreciate guys.