The Rural Renewal Stream
Empowering local business to recruit and retain qualified, skilled foreign nationals to live, work and settle in our community.
Renewal Resources
A collaborative, community-driven solution for businesses seeking to fill labour needs.
A collaborative, community-driven solution for businesses seeking to fill labour needs.
Many rural businesses are challenged and constrained by the need of skilled labour and human capital in a multitude of industries, Fox Creek is no exception.
On February 13, the province officially recognized the Town of Fox Creek as a designated community under the Rural Renewal Stream of the Alberta Immigration Program (AAIP).
This Alberta initiative aims to address current labour needs and skill shortages in rural areas, particularly in the hospitality industry and skilled trades. The community-driven approach, involving multiple local agencies, ensures that supports are in place for newcomers, boosts the local economy, and contributes to the growth of the community.
Now that we have received our designation, we will begin to work with employers to attract, recruit and retain newcomers to Fox Creek. With the guidance of the Rural Renewal Stream, Fox Creek Economic Development will assist by evaluating and endorsing employers, reviewing job seekers applications and offering eligible workers the fast-track to immigrate, with the formal support of the community.
Many rural businesses are challenged and constrained by the need of skilled labour and human capital in a multitude of industries, Fox Creek is no exception.
On February 13, the province officially recognized the Town of Fox Creek as a designated community under the Rural Renewal Stream of the Alberta Immigration Program (AAIP).
This Alberta initiative aims to address current labour needs and skill shortages in rural areas, particularly in the hospitality industry and skilled trades. The community-driven approach, involving multiple local agencies, ensures that supports are in place for newcomers, boosts the local economy, and contributes to the growth of the community.
Now that we have received our designation, we will begin to work with employers to attract, recruit and retain newcomers to Fox Creek. With the guidance of the Rural Renewal Stream, Fox Creek Economic Development will assist by evaluating and endorsing employers, reviewing job seekers applications and offering eligible workers the fast-track to immigrate, with the formal support of the community.
Mutual Benefits
Community
- population growth
- economic and social diversity
- dynamic and motivated labour force
- increased municipal revenue
- reduced skill-set and service gaps
- revitalized entrepreneurship
Employers
- motivated committed staff
- skill diversity
- expansion potential
- increased production capacity
Candidates
- secure, gainful employment
- social support to ease relocation
- stability
- multiple recreation and education options
Welcome
“We welcome all newcomers to the community and value the amazing growth we’ll experience together. We encourage you to participate in the community and we look forward to meeting you at events, sport tournaments, biking, hiking, skiing or sledding our world class trails, and of course, in the aisles of our grocery store.
Fox Creek strives to create an environment where everyone can feel supported and secure. We envision a community where work-life balance allows families to thrive and everyone to reach their full potential. Multiple recreation, education and support resources are available to ease your relocation and form life-long connections. Family is at the heart of every decision we make, we welcome yours and strive to provide the resources you, and yours, need to succeed.
Visit our multi-purpose recreation centre, The Fox Creek Greenview Multiplex; pursue your adult education ambitions through the Northern Lakes College; seek social, language learning and employment support through our Community Resource Centre to help acclimate to your new home.
Welcome to Fox Creek, congratulations and thank you for choosing us.”
Mayor Sheila Gilmour
Participating Businesses and Agencies
A Rural Renewal Job Opportunity – Timber Ridge Inn and Suites
Housekeeper / Room Attendant [Read more]
A Rural Renewal Job Opportunity – Princess Cleaning Services and Building Maintenance
Building Maintenance Worker Opportunity [Read more]