Are you looking for a small town with big opportunities in Alberta? Look no further than Olds!!
Located in the heart of central Alberta, Olds is a vibrant, welcoming, and close-knit community that offers a range of opportunities for those seeking a new start. We are proud to be a designated community under the Rural Renewal Stream of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program, offering eligible foreign workers the opportunity to immigrate to Alberta as a provincial nominee with the formal support of our municipal government.
The Rural Renewal Stream allows the Town of Olds to assist its businesses fill ongoing labour gaps by enabling local employers who recruit foreign job seekers to apply for community endorsement to fast-track immigration for eligible candidates.
Come join us in this friendly and welcoming community and experience all that Olds has to offer. From its scenic countryside to its thriving economy and diverse culture, Olds is the perfect place for those who seek opportunities and a high quality of life in Alberta.
To qualify for the Rural Renewal Stream (RRS), employers must meet the following criteria:
Some occupations and job offers are not eligible for the Rural Renewal Stream. These occupations and offers are defined by the Government of Alberta.
The following individuals are not eligible to apply for or be nominated under the Rural Renewal Stream, even if they have a job offer to work 30 hours a week or more in a 12-month period:
Employers are required to demonstrate knowledge of the responsibilities of welcoming newcomers and providing a warm and welcoming environment. The following are resources that prospective employers are encouraged to review prior to submitting an application.
A safe and welcoming workplace creates an environment where all employees are valued, included, treated with respect, and reasonably free from physical and psychological danger. A safe and welcoming workplace can be created by:
To qualify for the Rural Renewal Stream, candidates must meet the following criteria:
To be eligible for the Rural Renewal Stream and work in the Town of Olds, candidates must meet a series of criteria, receive an offer for a full-time, permanent position from an eligible employer, get endorsed by the Olds Rural Renewal Partnership, and apply using the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program portal. Prior to applying for an employment opportunity, candidates are encouraged to review, understand and ensure they meet all eligibility requirements under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program. There are requirements for:
- Job Experience
- Education
- Language
- Financial Security Candidates are responsible for ensuring they meet the eligibility criteria of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) Rural Renewal Stream. Your application will be declined if you do not meet the criteria. Submission of an application or nomination by the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program does not guarantee you will be issued a permanent resident visa. Those who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not progress through the program. Candidates that are currently living in Canada are only eligible if they have valid temporary status in Canada. Once a candidate is confident they meet the eligibility requirements, they may apply for employment.
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Candidates must receive a job offer from an employer who is based within the Town of Olds and has been approved by the Town under its Rural Renewal Stream Partnership.
At the time your application is submitted and at the time the AAIP assesses your application, you must have a bona fide full-time job offer or employment contract from an Alberta employer to work in an eligible occupation in the Town of Olds.
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Your Alberta employer must be incorporated, or registered by or under, an act of the legislature of a province, territory, or the Parliament of Canada and operating as a business that has an established production capability, plant or place of business in Alberta. Your job offer or employment contract must be signed by you and your Alberta employer, and must offer:
- Continuous, paid work in the Town of Olds
- Full-time work, defined as a minimum of 30 hours per week
- Employment for 12 months or more
- Wages and benefits that meet or exceed the lowest starting wage for
your occupation across all industries in Alberta as set out on the Alis website.
The Town of Olds is a member of the Innisfail Rural Renewal Stream Community Partnership.
Complete and submit your Olds Rural Renewal Stream Employer Application form here.
Applications will require a 30-day review period.
The Town of Olds’ Economic Development Officer reviews the application to establish the employer’s eligibility to participate in the Rural Renewal Stream program. This may include an interview with the employer.
Please Note: Candidates are responsible to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) Rural Renewal Stream prior to submitting a job application to an employer.
The Town of Olds advises the Innisfail RRS Community Partnership it has an eligible application and recommends an Endorsement of Candidate Letter be issued.
Please Note: The Innisfail Community Partnership must support the Town of Olds recommendation for a Letter of Candidate Endorsement to be issued. The Town of Olds cannot issue a letter without Community Partnership approval.
The Innisfail RRS Community Partnership and the Town of Olds issue a joint Endorsement of Candidate Letter directly to the eligible candidate identified by the employer on their application form.
Candidate applies for provincial nomination through the Alberta Advantage Immigration
Program portal to receive a 204C letter from the Government of Alberta.
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Yes, provided the candidate is here with valid temporary status.
No. They can have been working for anyone, so long as the total of their experience meets the RRS
Program criteria.
No. Up-to-date information on the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program and the Rural Renewal
Stream program, including candidate eligibility, document requirements, and more can be found on the
provincial website.
Yes. AAIP Phone number is 780.644.7534. AAIP staff will respond to program inquiries and provide clarity on processes for clients.