FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FutureWorks and Town of Wembley Bring First-Ever Job Fair to the Community
WEMBLEY, AB – September 29, 2026 — FutureWorks is excited to partner with the Town of Wembley to host Wembley’s first-ever Job Fair on Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the FluidPRO Recreation Arena.
With 24 employers and organizations registered, this event is bringing a wide variety of employment opportunities to Wembley and surrounding communities. Employers representing industries including oil and gas, insurance, education, childcare, financial services, and more will be on site. The Wembley Fire Department will also be attending and recruiting firefighters.
FutureWorks is proud to help bring employers and job seekers together in a rural community and create an opportunity for people to connect directly with local businesses and organizations.
Whether you are actively looking for work, considering a career change, looking for your first job, or simply interested in learning what opportunities are available in the area, everyone is welcome to attend.
Mayor Kelly Peterson of the Town of Wembley shared:
“Our rural community of Wembley is built on the dedication, skills, and contributions of the people who live and work here. The upcoming Job Fair on Thursday, October 1st is a first for Wembley and we are excited. It will be a wonderful opportunity to bring local employers, job seekers, and community partners together to build connections, explore employment opportunities, and support a thriving local workforce. We hope to get a good turnout from people who are looking for employment.
As a municipality, we recognize the importance of creating opportunities for residents to find meaningful employment, develop their skills, and build a strong future close to home. Events such as this help strengthen relationships between businesses and residents while contributing to the overall well-being, economic vitality, and resilience of our community.
We encourage local employers, organizations, and residents to take part in this event. By working together, we can support one another, create new opportunities, and continue building a connected and prosperous rural community.
Together, we can grow our workforce, strengthen our community, and create opportunities for everyone.
Town of Wembley, in partnership with FUTUREWORKS has been planning this great event for Wembley on Thursday, Oct. 1st from 10 am – 6 pm at the FluidPRO Recreation Arena. There are over 17 Employers registered from around the area – booths in the Oil and Gas Industry, Insurance, Education, and Childcare are just a few that will be there. Our local Wembley Fire Department will also be on site recruiting fire fighters, as well .
Be sure to come by and check everything out! There will even be some great DOOR PRIZES.”
Come Meet Local Employers
FutureWorks encourages residents from Wembley, Grande Prairie, and surrounding communities to come out and take advantage of this free employment event.
With 24 employers attending, the Job Fair offers an opportunity to meet employers face-to-face, ask questions, learn about available positions, and make valuable connections.
There will also be door prizes throughout the event.
Event Details
Wembley Job & Career Fair
Thursday, October 1, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
FluidPRO Recreation Arena
9831 97 Street, Wembley, Alberta
Free admission for job seekers — no registration required.
FutureWorks is an EmployAbilities program delivered in partnership with the Government of Alberta, providing employment services and supporting individuals as they work toward their employment goals.
Media Contact:
Maya Adomeit
Program Supervisor
FutureWorks Grande Prairie
EmployAbilities
Suite 301, 11601 101 Ave
Grande Prairie, AB