Empowering Rural Communities
Edson: A Vibrant, Welcoming Community
Edson is a vibrant, welcoming, multicultural community offering opportunities for those who seek them. The Town of Edson is proud to be a designated community under the Rural Renewal Stream of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program.
All inquiries related to the Rural Renewal Stream will be responded to within a 30-day cycle.
Notice
Due to federal temporary foreign worker reductions, the province is prioritizing applications for the Rural Renewal Stream from candidates with valid work permits expiring in 2025. Candidates without a valid work permit expiring in 2025 are not eligible to apply for an endorsement letter for this program at this time.
Application acceptance dates, targets, and processing times are posted on the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) website and are subject to change. Applicants and prospective applicants should regularly visit the AAIP website for the most current information and updates.
Preparation and Information
Employers and candidate must meet all eligibility criteria before applying. Applications that do not meet the criteria will be declined.
Important Notes:
- Employer Fees Are Prohibited: Employers and employment agencies are not allowed to charge employees fees for a job or employment offer. For questions or to report concerns, contact the Alberta government information line at 310-0000 and ask for Employment Standards or the Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office.
- Participation Is a Privilege: Participation in the program is not a right.
The Town of Edson is not obligated to assess or process applications. All submissions will be evaluated based on the quality of the application (completeness and eligibility), labour market information, occupational supply and demand forecasting, program application volumes, and other factors at the discretion of the The Town of Edson.
By submitting an application to the Town of Edson’s Rural Renewal Stream Program, you acknowledge and agree that:
- Your application may not be approved in the order it was received, or at all.
- The decision to assess or process any particular application, as well as the outcome, is at the sole discretion of the Town of Edson’s Rural Renewal Stream Program.
Employers
- Employers located within the Town of Edson who are interested in participating in the Rural Renewal Stream to address labour gaps and support candidates in attaining permanent residency can visit the Employer Information Page.
- Whether or not a business is permitted to participate in the Rural Renewal Stream is at the sole discretion of the Town of Edson’s Rural Renewal Stream Program. Participation in the program is a privilege, not a right.
Candidates
- Candidates who are interested in obtaining permanent residency by living and working within the Town of Edson should visit the Candidate Information Page.
- Whether or not a candidate receives an endorsement letter is at the sole discretion of the Town of Edson. Participation in the program is a privilege, not a right.