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.
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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

Fairview


The friendly, small town of Fairview offers an affordable, quiet, and safe lifestyle about 560 kms northwest of Edmonton. Discover solid community amenities, high-speed internet, and a slower paced lifestyle for individuals and families. Enjoy easy access to nearby lakes, provincial parks, historic sites, and more.


Cold Lake


The City of Cold Lake is located 298 kilometres northeast of Edmonton along the northern shore of its namesake. Cold Lake offers an excellent quality of life, K-12 schools and post-secondary, military base. Enjoy a variety of recreational activities, nearby provincial parks or the Iron Horse Trail.


Barrhead


The Town of Barrhead, home to 4,500, has a rich history including Indigenous Cree people, explorers, and gold rush prospectors.  Located about 120 kilometres northwest of Edmonton, Barrhead has the essential shops, services, and amenities and recreation including sports, arts, and social groups for all ages.


Drayton Valley


The Town of Drayton Valley is home to about 8,000 and combines easy access to the natural world with a quiet, affordable lifestyle, strong local economy, and a wide range of recreation opportunities. Located just 1.5 hours from Edmonton, residents enjoy many outdoor pursuits or spot lots of wildlife close to home.



Westlock


The Town of Westlock is a prairie community of about 5,100 named for two founders on the Great Plains. Westlock has all the necessary amenities, shops, K-12 schools and services. Westlock offers a variety of arts, sports, and recreation including walking trails, parks and off-leash areas to enjoy.


Bonnyville


Set in Alberta’s Lake Country, Bonnyville lies on the northern edge of Lake Jessie, with Charlotte Lake and Moose Lake just a short distance away.  Located approximately 240 kilometres northeast of Edmonton, Bonnyville provides all the essential amenities and a variety of recreational options. 



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