Talent Pool

Are you interested in working in Alberta's rural communities? A career in rural Alberta means working closely with interdisciplinary professionals, building a career that fits your lifestyle, and developing meaningful relationships with patients and the community.

Rural communities are generally considered to be over an hour drive away from Calgary or Edmonton. If you’re interested in opportunities in Calgary or Edmonton, please apply to individual positions on our job board.

 

Talent Pools

A talent pool is a database of job candidates who have the potential to meet an organization's immediate and long-term needs. Depending on the current needs of the organization, we may contact qualified applicants about career opportunities in rural Alberta.

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Featured Communities

Barrhead

 

Looking for a more relaxed peaceful lifestyle with big city amenities only an hour away? Barrhead is a beautiful town that sits between two rivers located 120 km from Edmonton. Residents enjoy multiple wilderness trails, breathtaking views as well as an affordable lifestyle. Become a part of this close community!

 

Coronation

         

The large crown and railway car provide hints to the town’s history and namesake – a railway community named in honour of King George’s coronation. Coronation is located about 270 km from Edmonton and 300 km from Calgary. Home to around 1,000, it's a hub for agriculture, oil and gas operations and is a family-oriented, sports-minded community. 

 

Fort McMurray


Fort McMurray is a thriving city of about 106,000, set within dense forest about 442 kms from Edmonton. Enjoy modern amenities, K-12 public and Catholic schools, and lively social, arts, sports, recreational and cultural opportunities for all ages. Discover stunning landscapes in the heart of Canada's boreal forest, four provincial parks, and nearby lakes and rivers to support your active lifestyle and overall work-life balance.

 

Vegreville

 

Just over 100 kilometres east of Edmonton, you’ll find Vegreville. Rich in Ukrainian heritage, it's a warm, friendly small town of 6,000, and offers all essential services & amenities like K-12 schools, adult learning and post-secondary courses. Residents appreciate the relatively low, stable tax rate, and abundant housing at reasonable prices under $100,000.  You can keep busy with a wide range of groups for sports, the arts, and social activities for all ages.

 

Taber

 

About 263 kilometres southeast of Calgary, the Town of Taber (population about 8,400,) is well-known for its plentiful sunshine and locally-grown corn. Taber has the essential amenities and services, K-12 public and Catholic schools, and a K-9 Christian school as well as adult learning options. North of town, the Oldman River arcs around through prairie and badlands, with outdoor recreation like hiking, biking, motocross, boating, and fishing – choose your favorites! 

 

High Level

 

Tucked away in the northwest of the province, High Level (population around 3,600) is a secluded haven on the edge of untamed wilderness, 730 kms northwest of Edmonton. Immerse yourself in the natural world as you hike, bike, fish, or hunt, or take to the waterways to spot wildlife from the water. This youthful, energetic community offers K-12 schools, parks, and community recreation facilities, a pool, and programs for both young and young-at-heart. There’s lots to love about life in High Level! 

 

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