The Province of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment support programs and services.
REGIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: INNOVATIVE, COLLABORATIVE AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN
Workforce development planning and targeted actions in the region are aimed at ensuring there are enough workers with the right skills and supports to drive strong economic growth in the region. The region includes the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie, Municipal District of Greenview and area communities.
While the region’s economy has long been a major strength, an evidence-based, collaborative approach to addressing workforce gaps and opportunities will better-position local employers and communities to compete in a rapidly-changing economy.
The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce is leading the project in partnership with the City, County, Greenview, Alberta Jobs, Economy and Northern Development, and Northwestern Polytechnic.
REGIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
The Regional Workforce Development Strategy, released in 2022, maps out targeted actions over five years to help address employment demands and guide a cooperative and coordinated response to workforce development across the region.
Grounded in extensive research and consultation, the community-driven Strategy was created by the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the City, County, Greenview, Northwestern Polytechnic, and Alberta Jobs, Economy and Northern Development.
Please click on the image to view the Strategy.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH
Regional Attraction and Retention Project 2022-2023
An attraction and retention project underway in the region aims to enhance employer efforts to strengthen, grow and sustain their workforce.
Click the image to learn more.
Employee Survey – coming April 14, 2023!
In February, randomly-selected local employers participated in an employee survey conducted by Deloitte. The survey was part of our work to help enhance the experience of hiring and retaining employees in the region. Thank you for your participation!
As part of next steps, the Chamber and our partners are inviting local employees to participate in an online survey to share their thoughts about those community factors influencing their decisions to relocate, stay and build a life in our region.
More and more, people are prioritizing community quality of life factors as they choose where they want to work and call home. By drawing on the perspectives of employees, we aim to clarify and strengthen the role of different community and regional attributes in attracting and supporting a skilled workforce.
Confidentiality is a priority for the Chamber and partners. The survey is surveys are anonymous and all data are managed by Deloitte, the results are aggregated and no individuals or employer will be identifiable, and the data are held on Canadian servers.
The project is led by the Chamber in partnership with the City, County, Greenview, and Alberta Jobs, Economy and Northern Development.
ADDITIONAL LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH
Regional Target Sector Study (2021): The Study identifies those sectors fundamental to the region’s economic competitiveness, as they spur growth and opportunity for other local industries.
Sector Profiles (2021): profiles 6 sectors identified as being key sectors in the region. Agriculture; Chemical Manufacturing; Forestry; Health Care; Renewable Energy; and Transportation.
Regional Labour Market Needs Assessment Executive Summary (2020): This Executive Summary provides a summary of the LMNA – an overview of the region’s workforce needs, opportunities and trends gathered through a collection and analysis of statistical data and the insights of about 800 local stakeholders.
For more information contact:
Tanya Oliver, CEO
Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce
tanya@gpchamber.com
780-532-5340
The Province of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment support programs and services.