Application Intake and Processing Paused
Please note that our application intake and processing will be temporarily paused from July 1 to August 31, 2024. The program will resume in September 2024.
Applicants to the program must meet all candidate eligibility criteria before applying for the job posting.
Candidates must:
- Have a minimum of 12 months of full-time work experience in the last 18 months (in Canada or abroad)
- Speak English proficiently and pass a fluency test
- Have completed a minimum of high school education (equivalent to Canadian standard)
- Demonstrate sufficient funds to support themselves and their family
Applicants that meet the criteria must apply for a job directly to the employer. Eligible employers with vacant positions will be posted below once approved.
Job Offers & Endorsement
Once a candidate receives a job offer, the employer will give a copy of the job offer to the Town of Westlock to issue a letter of endorsement.
AAIP requires that job offers are signed by the employer and employee and must state that the position offers:
- Continuous, paid work in the Town of Westlock
- Full-time work for 12 months or more
- Wages and benefits that meet or exceed the lowest starting wage for your occupation
To be endorsed by the Town of Westlock, candidates must have:
- A job offer of employment contract from an approved employee for an approved job signed by both parties - the offer or contract must be provided to the Town by the employer directly;
- A valid Canadian work permit; and
- Evidence that they have housing in the Town of Westlock or will have on arrival.
AAIP Nomination
Once a candidate receives a job offer and is endorsed by the municipality, they can submit an application & all required documentation through the AAIP Online Portal. There is a non-refundable application fee for this stream. Click here to see what to do after you are nominated.
Please note that due to the higher than expected application volumes, applications may take a minimum of 30 days to be reviewed and approved.
Job Opportunities - Alberta Advantage Immigration Program
If all eligibility requirements are met, candidates may apply for available postings. Applications should be made directly to the employer outlined in the posting. Candidates are encouraged to review job postings carefully to ensure they meet the requirements for available positions, as well as the eligibility requirements for the Rural Renewal stream.
Job postings can be found by contacting the participating employer's directly:
Employer Name | Employer Contact Information |
Boston Pizza Westlock | Not accepting applications at this time. |
Husky Tags Gas Bar & Convenient Store/Carwash/Quiznos | Not accepting applications at this time. |
Tim Hortons | 11307 – 100 St. Westlock, Alberta T7P 2R8 Contact: Bryant DeMesa Email: th2212@outlook.com Website: timhortons.com |
WPH Restaurant Inc. (Pizza Hut) | 101B, 10211 -100 St. Westlock, Alberta T7P 2G5 Contact: Navjeen Kaberwal Email: navjeen@optimumglobal.info Telephone: 780-236-5127 Website: pizzahut.ca |
Westlock Child Care Society | 10804 - 101 St. Westlock, Alberta T7P 1H5 Contact: Christine Villeneuve Email: child123@telus.net Telephone: 780-349-4999 Website: westlockchildcare.com |
Esso Westlock | 10248 - 100 St. Westlock, Alberta T7P 2G6 Contact: Navjeen Kaberwal Email: navjeen@optimumglobal.info Telephone: 780-236-5127 |
Husky Westlock | 11007 104 Ave. Westlock, Alberta T7P 1B2 Contact: Rohit Dhawan Email: yashdhawan678@gmail.com Telephone: 780-728-6064 |
Sobeys Westlock | Not accepting applications at this time. |
Dairy Queen #27449 | Not accepting applications at this time. |
Apollo Pizza | Not accepting applications at this time. |
The Brick Westlock | Not accepting applications at this time. |
Mobil Mart 3825 | Not accepting applications at this time. |
WJS Canada | Website: www.wjscanada.com |
A&W Westlock | Not accepting applications at this time. |
Ramzi's Burger & Pizza | Not accepting applications at this time. |
All Stay Suites | 10520 100 St. Westlock, Alberta T7P 2C6 Contact: Farhan Ali Email: farhan@hospitalityadvisers.com Telephone: 780-916-3491 |
Westlock Bottle Depot | Not accepting applications at this time. |
Precision Design and Manufacturing Inc. | 9024 100 St. Westlock, Alberta T7P 2L4 Contact: Connie Thomsen Email: conniet@precisioncanada.com Telephone: 780-349-4933 |
Top Shelf Liquor | 11, 10404 100 St. Westlock, Alberta T7P 2G7 Contact: Ranu Chawla Email: ranuchawla@hotmail.com Telephone: 780-915-3107 |
Total Plumbing and Heating Ltd. | 9855 107 St. Westlock, Alberta T7P 1R9 Contact: Darren Broesky Email: totalplumbingalberta@gmail.com |
Alpine Infotech | 10030 106 St. Westlock, Alberta T7P 2K4 Contact: Jaspinder Dhillon Email: management@alpineinfo.com Telephone: 780-287-8141 |
Tru Hardware | Not accepting applications at this time. |
KFC Westlock | 2, 10115 104 Ave. Westlock, Alberta T7P 1K6 Contact: Aileen Astudillo Email: aileen.astudillo@blco.ca Telephone: 403-629-5460 |
McDonald's | Not accepting applications at this time. |
Westlock Taxi Inc. | Not accepting applications at this time. |
Shoppers Drug Mart #2341 | 10015 107 St. Westlock, Alberta T7P 2K7 Contact: Neire Monteiro Email: asdm2341@shoppersdrugmart.ca Telephone: 780-349-3388 Website: www.shoppersdrugmart.ca |
Restaurex Corporation (Subway) | B, 10211 100 St. Westlock, Alberta T7P 2G5 Contact: Navjeen Kaberwal Email: navjeen@optimumglobal.info Telephone: 780-468-3331 |
Canus Advisors Ltd. | 202, 10619 100 Ave. Westlock, Alberta T7P 2J4 Contact: Samar Anjum Email: samaranjum@live.com Telephone: 780-660-5149 Website: www.canus.world |
Engel's Independent Grocers | 10851 100 St. Westlock, AB T7P 2R5 Contact: Don Engel Email: mon07144@loblaw.ca Telephone: 780-349-7040 |
Black Diamond Concrete Finishing Ltd. | Not accepting applications at this time. |
Cybercore Solutions | 102, 10004 107 St. Westlock, AB T7P 2K8 Contact: Jagmeet Brar Email: cybercoresolutions@outlook.com Telephone: 825-736-6660 Website: cybercoresolutions.ca |
Wabash MFG. Inc | 9312 110A St. Westlock, AB T7P 2M4 Contact: Allyson Sauve Email: allysons@wabash.ca Telephone: 780-349-4282 Website: wabash.ca |
Your Dollar Store With More | Unit 1, 10211 100 St. Westlock, AB T7P 2G5 Contact: Kushalkumar Parikh Email: vishalvaghani90@gmail.com Telephone: 306-999-5669 |
Ed's Auto Salvage Inc. | Not accepting applications at this time. |
Newcomer Supports & Services
Town of Westlock is committed to providing newcomers with access to the information and support they need to prosper in Canada. Local, provincial, and federal resources will be used to ease the transition to our community.
Local Resources
- We are currently pursuing partnerships and agreements with local support services to determine roles & responsibilities for newcomer support.
Provincial Resources
- Opportunity Alberta
Learn how to make Alberta your new home. Find helpful pre-arrival services here. - Alberta Advantage Immigration Program
Runs the Rural Renewal immigration stream and nominates individuals for permanent residence in Alberta.
Federal Resources
- Canadian Newcomer Services
Central online hub for newcomer support services in Canada; find local services near you! - Welcome to Canada
What to do before and after you arrive in Canada. - Living in Canada Guide
Fill out a short questionnaire about your current situation, and get advice on what you need to settle in a community. - Permanent Resident Services
Information on permanent residency, how to apply, and what's involved.