A new website designed to address the workforce development needs in the Peace Country launched on May 22nd.
The City and County of Grande Prairie, alongside the MD of Greenview, the Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce, and Northwest Polytechnic say the “Work NW Alberta” website is part of a multi-year strategy to bring talent to the Peace by showcasing the “abundant” employment opportunities available in the region.
Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton says the region is “rich” with employment opportunities across a variety of industries and the website will serve to bridge the gap between employers and talent from across the country.
“This website serves as a central hub for individuals and families considering moving to our area, where they can easily find information about our communities, search for jobs in their field, and get a taste of what our region has to offer,” she says.
Officials say the next steps for the project include further collaboration through the Work NW Alberta Partnership between the municipalities and employers within them to further marketing efforts and talent attraction initiatives.