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Employment Preparation & Training

Who is eligible

Residents of the city of Calgary who are:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • In good physical health
  • Have a basic level of spoken English

Potential candidates will have one or more of the following barriers to employment:

  • Limited work experience
  • History of life challenges
  • Limited educational opportunities

Program details

  • Full time, up to 10 months in duration
  • Designed to cover various aspects of support (see Employment Preparation & Training Program Details)
  • Workers spend most of their time doing home maintenance for low-income seniors. The areas of work are housecleaning, yard maintenance and residential painting. Training is provided and no previous experience is required.

Wage

  • $11.00 - $14.00 per hour

Measures of our success

Upon completion of the City Links Program, graduates transition into either; employment, additional training or academic pursuits.

How to apply

Contact City Links Office at 403-974-3112 and speak to someone on the hiring team.

Additional information

City Links has employment opportunities for individuals at times throughout the year. Late winter/early spring are typical peak hiring times. Please contact Bernie Brouillet at bernie.brouillet@calgary.ca or call 403-974-3112 for additional information.