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EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
Members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community continue to experience barriers and discrimination in the pursuit of employment.
Employment statistics for queer people in Canada show lower overall employment rates for bisexual individuals compared to gay, lesbian, and heterosexual individuals, and a higher rate of precarious employment for lesbian, gay, and bisexual workers. (Statistics Canada)
Transgender people are subject to marked disadvantages, job insecurity, various forms of discrimination and harassment in their places of work, and higher rates of unemployment/underemployment. (Egale)
Please browse our employment supports below for inclusive resources that may help ease the burden of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals looking for work.
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Book an Employment Support Appointment
LET'S WORK ON YOUR EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS TOGETHER!
Eligibility criteria for Wood Buffalo Pride Employment Support Services: Self-identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ OR as a caregiver/guardian of someone who is 2SLGBTQIA+.
Email Meto to set up an appointment for employment support and he'll get back to you as soon as possible to book an appointment. Employment services can include resume and cover letter support, career pathway planning, interview skills/mock interviews, job searching, and personalized support.
METO@WBPRIDE.CA
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EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
Wood Buffalo Pride Employer & Workplace Resources
Wood Buffalo Pride Employer & Workplace Resources
Wood Buffalo Pride Employer & Workplace Resources
Our page containing Inclusive resources and policies, perfect for use by employers, human resources, or for employees to give to their employers.
Wood Buffalo Regional Library
Wood Buffalo Pride Employer & Workplace Resources
Wood Buffalo Pride Employer & Workplace Resources
No computer? No problem. The Wood Buffalo Regional Library has public computers, printing services, and Wi-Fi. They also have a resume building tool called "career cruiser" free to use with your WBRL card/account.
Beyond the Binary
Wood Buffalo Pride Employer & Workplace Resources
Alberta Human Rights Commission
Free virtual/remote resume workshops specifically for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Elevate Aviation also offers other free trainings/resources. Please make sure to look through their website.
Alberta Human Rights Commission
Alberta Human Rights Commission
Alberta Human Rights Commission
The Alberta Human Rights Commission is responsible for carrying out work under the Alberta Human Rights Act, including protecting human rights. This is particularly useful for employed or potentially employed individuals who have experienced discrimination and may need to defend their rights.
ALIS
Alberta Human Rights Commission
Occupations in Alberta
The ALIS website is maintained by Alberta Assisted Living and Social Services as a cross-government collaboration to support the lifelong career, learning, and employment journeys of Albertans. This link leads to articles related to important considerations/tools that may be useful for youths or 2SLGBTQIA+ people first entering the workforce.
Occupations in Alberta
Alberta Human Rights Commission
Occupations in Alberta
This ALIS tool contains an intuitive navigation system that allows users to explore different career options they might not have considered, and attempts to lay out the career path to said occupation. A helpful resource for starting a new career path.
The 2SLGBTQI+ (Rainbow) Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub ("REKH")
The 2SLGBTQI+ (Rainbow) Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (REKH) is a national initiative, led by Co-Principal Investigators Dr. Glynnis Lieb and Dr. Michael Lounsbury, dedicated to understanding and addressing systemic barriers faced by 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs across Canada.
Alberta 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce
The Alberta 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce exists to help build a strong Alberta economy supported by, and supportive of, diverse communities.
This program is made possible through funding support from:
