Aboriginal/Indigenous Recruitment and Initiatives

The Aboriginal Workforce Participation Initiative (AWPI) is a federal-provincial-municipal government partnership committed to increasing participation of Aboriginal peoples in the labour market. The City of Edmonton has a team of Senior Managers who are dedicated to bringing life to this initiative.

Goals

The goals of the initiative are:

• Develop and support policies and practices that result in the recruitment and retention of Aboriginal staff
• Facilitate and enhance training opportunities designed to increase the employees' understanding of Aboriginal/Indigenous Peoples
• Connect and refer qualified Aboriginal/Indigenous Peoples to the City of Edmonton Hiring Teams
• Promote career development opportunities for Aboriginal/Indigenous employees
• Develop partnerships that will enhance the City's ability to attract and retain Aboriginal/Indigenous employees

Thank you to both our current and previous partners for their work in helping the City of Edmonton attract and engage Aboriginal people in the workforce.

Hiring Programs

Summer Student Program

Provide high school and post-secondary students with paid work experience, for up to 5 months in duration.

Post-Secondary Graduate Internship Program

Provide individuals with paid work experience, for up to 11 months in duration.

Staff Support Administrative Professional Pool

Individuals interested in a career as an Administrative Professional can join our team. This pool provides short-term clerical support to all business areas.

Nikaniw Aquatic Leadership Program

Provides youth the opportunity to learn and develop skills in Aquatics and Leadership. They will enhance their cultural knowledge, improve their health and wellness, and be prepared to apply for jobs.

Edmonton Indigenous Employment Resource Network (EIERN)

The City of Edmonton has an internal Employee Resource Network. Make connections within our community when you join our team:

• Contact our Recruitment Consultant to join this internal community
• Foster professional development through connecting with diverse employees from across the organization 
• Meet with professionals bi-monthly
• Learn, share, and celebrate diversity within our organization
• All employees are welcome!

Other Initiatives

• Attend career fairs and employment events in our community
• Provide information sessions on our hiring processes
• Connect candidates with external resources
• Refer qualified candidates to Hiring Teams
• Provide job coaching to prospective applicants

For More Information

Verna Pope