WAINWRIGHT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES VIA MERX.COM AND BUYANDSELL.GC.CA
In order to assist local business in gaining information on business opportunities at Wainwright Garrison and other local areas, the Wainwright Economic Development Office will periodically send out business opportunities featured on merx.com and buyandsell.gc.ca that pertain particularly to Wainwright and area. These are systems used by the Government for procurement of goods and services over $25,000.00.
SELLING TO THE GOVERNMENT SEMINAR
Join us on March 14th from 1pm-4:30pm at the Wainwright Communiplex to explore your options and learn how to get work with provincial and federal governments and others.

Hear from representatives from the Government of Canada, Province of Alberta, Defence Construction Canada and others on procurement and construction projects.

  • Understand the procurement process on a federal, provincial and local level
  • Hear about products or services in demand
  • Lean about the unique CFB Wainwright procurement needs
  • Walk through the steps of a successful bid submission
  • Understand the important elements of a winning proposal and how to stand out

Space is limited. Deadline for registration is March 12th. To register, contact Linda at 780.842.3381 or receptionist@wainwright.ca
HEALTH CARE AIDE CERTIFICATE INFORMATION NIGHT
We are excited to announce that Lakeland College is partnering with Wainwright Economic Development and Adult Learning to bring their  Health Care Aide Certificate  program to Wainwright in September 2018 through April 2019.

This program runs over 9 weekends with 2 practicum portions. Please view the  HCA 2018-19 Information Package .

Please join us for an Information Night  on this program on Wednesday, March 28th from 7-9pm at the Wainwright Communiplex Theatre located at 700 – 2 Avenue.

For more information visit  lakelandcollege.ca

If you have any questions please contact Carley Herbert at 780.842.3381 or by  email  or contact Kayleigh Schmid, Enrollment Specialist with Lakeland College at 1.800.661.6490 x5429 or  Kayleigh.schmid@lakelandcollege.ca
NEW WAINWRIGHT EMPLOYMENT SITE
The wainwrightjobs.ca employment website is designed to connect employers with the best workforce talent available and help job seekers and volunteers to find rewarding opportunities in the Wainwright region. It is FREE to use.

For more information, please view the FAQ's or Contact Us sections on the wainwrightjobs.ca site.
CANADA-ALBERTA JOB GRANT
Train the workers you need - training assistance is available. Apply now at albertacanada.com

  1. Get reimbursed two-thirds of the cost of training existing employees, up to $10,000 per trainee.
  2. Full training reimbursement for unemployed trainees, up to $15,000 per trainee.
  3. Sole proprietors can now apply to train their employees.
  4. Travel Assistance may be available.
ALBERTA GOVERNMENT STATISTICS, PUBLICATIONS AND HIGHLIGHTS
The unemployment rate for January in the area is 4.9%. For more details visit Monthly Labour Force Statistics .

 The next Labour Force Survey release date is March 9, 2018.
WHY WAINWRIGHT?
Wainwright Economic Development is conducting a promotion in 2018 called Why Wainwright?  
We are asking the public to Share with us Why You Love Wainwright – We are looking for stories, photos, videos, memories etc. that highlight what a great community Wainwright is. Show us what our community means to you and your family – we hope to see love, kindness, humour – anything that positively showcases Wainwright. Random monthly prizes will be given out to participants. Complete information and rules can be found here.