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LIVING IN THE NORTHIS NOT FOR EVERYONE
[but it might be just right for you]
opportunitynorth.ca
ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE
RICH TRADITION
ENDLESS FUN
COMMUNITY SPIRIT
PEACEFUL LIFE
CAREER POTENTIAL
NortherN AlbertA:live, work, trAvel
World renowned artist Alex Janvier shares his thoughts on the region that inspires him.
Come explore opportunity in the north
Work hard, play harderAlberta’s jewel of the north
The north as aneconomic engineDriving our province
AUGUST 2012
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in Alberta’s north, long sum-mer days mean even more time to spend with your friends and family — making memories that will last a lifetime. The region is culturally diverse, beautiful and waiting to be explored.
beaches and birdsSet in dense boreal forest, Lesser Sla-ve Lake Provincial Park offers a spec-tacular beach on Alberta’s largest la-ke. Enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, sai-ling, kayaking, fishing and bird wat-ching. Over 260 bird species have been spotted at the nearby Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation.
Fossil hunting Saskatoon Island Provincial Park, a de-signated federal migratory bird san-ctuary and home to the magnificent trumpeter swan, is a great base for ex-ploring the Grande Prairie region. A new discovery of dinosaur bones near
Wembley will spark your imagination regardless of age. The Pipestone Creek Dinosaur Initiative offers guided fos-sil hunts through the world’s largest pachyrhinosaurus bone bed.
C’est fantastique! The Smoky River Region boasts inter-nationally recognized wetlands and is home to Falher, one of only three bilingual communities in Alberta. Wi-nagami Lake Provincial Park is home to over 150 bird species— 15 species of wood warblers alone! Enjoy boating activities with your family on this amazing lake.
Gold rush The Peace Region offers a summer packed with outdoor concerts and festivals. Experience the rich culture built from the history of fur traders, settlers and the Klondike gold rush. Ta-ke a break at Queen Elizabeth Provin-cial Park, near Mile Zero in Grimshaw.
dip your paddle The Athabasca Region offers scenic views of rolling hills and the win-ding Athabasca River. West of the
Town of Athabasca, explore Cross La-ke Provincial Park’s quiet bays and shallows in your canoe and you mig-ht be lucky enough to see a nesting bald eagle or osprey.
backcountry adventure The Wood Buffalo Region is home to the fastest growing municipali-ties in Alberta. The Richardson back-country offers amazing experienc-es with pristine sport-fishing, trails and two wildland parks — Richard-son River and Maybelle River, featur-ing the Athabasca Sand Dunes.
With a park located within an hour of every Alberta community, you’ll find the perfect place for your next vacation. Visit albertaparks.ca for more information.
Answer the call of the north
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“We’re well positioned to handle the growth and we have a lot of good planning in place for sustainability.”
northern Alberta p. 06The economic engine of the province
Alex Janvier speaks p. 07What inspires his art
Slave lakeThe jewel of the north
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incredible opportunities and unlimited adventure await those who have what it takes to live in or explore northern Alberta.
Northern Alberta: land of opportunity
within dri-ving dis-tance of C a l g a -ry, there are 150 d i v e r -
se and unique communities spread across 380,000 km2 of mountains, plains, rivers, lakes and streams. In these communities, thousands of new jobs are created every year. Northern Alberta is growing, and you can be a part of it.
Northern Alberta is an economic powerhouse, producing the majori-ty of the province’s oil and a substan-tial amount of natural gas. We have some of the best agricultural land in the province, and most of Alberta’s productive forests. Northern Alber-ta covers 60% of the province’s land-mass, but is home to only 9% of its population.
Something for everyoneDespite the high cost of living you’ve heard about in some northern com-munities, most remain very afforda-ble, and almost all communities of-fer higher than average incomes and some of the lowest unemployment rates in Canada. But northern Al-berta is more than oil sands, forestry and farms. Northern Alberta is a land of opportunity for personal growth and exploration.
In our current labour market, the-re is something for everyone. Our innovative oil and gas and forest industries require workers with a
background in science, enginee-ring, business and the skilled tra-des. There are opportunities for so-cial service professionals, including teachers, instructors, social workers, doctors, nurses and other health ca-re workers. There is always room in northern Alberta for those in the transportation and service sectors. No matter what career path you’re on, there are unparalleled opportu-nities for career exploration and ad-vancement.
The population of northern Alber-ta is young; in fact, Grande Prairie and Cold Lake are the youngest cities in Alberta. We’re young, and we’re growing – our increasing population means there is an abundance of eco-nomic and recreational opportuni-ties for everyone in the north.
Northern pace of life is different than in larger centres. We live close to where we work, and we apprecia-te the unique culture of our commu-nities. Northern Alberta was built on entrepreneurial spirit, and our local businesses are important to us. Our winters may be long, but our sum-mer days are too. During the brigh-test, warmest days of the summer, we see an average of 18 hours of sun-light. We make the most of it by at-tending countless outdoor festivals and exploring the hundreds of ri-vers, lakes and hiking trails in our region.
An experience like no otherAlberta’s northern communities are as diverse as they are distinct, with
many one of-a-kind landmarks that give northern communities their unique flair. You can see the world-famous air show in Cold Lake, ex-perience one of the many First Na-tions’ powwows during the summer months, or take part in the region’s countless community rodeos and fairs. Explore the history of our communities and province - plan a visit to the two oldest European settlements in Alberta, Fort Vermili-on and Fort Chipewyan. Learn about the history of the oil sands at the Oilsands Discovery Centre in Fort McMurray or search for fossils in Pi-pestone Creek Park near Wembley.
The great outdoors in northern Alberta is an experience like no oth-er. Wood Buffalo National Park, the world’s largest national park, is ho-me to the Whooping Crane and the world’s largest herd of free roaming Wood Bison. Alberta’s far north also offers stunning views of the Auro-ra Borealis. Whether hiking to the top of one of the mountains flanking Grande Cache, or canoeing down the mighty Peace River, your options for creating an adventure in northern Alberta’s wilderness are endless.
Come visit us and see what we ha-ve to offer. Living in the north is not right for everyone— but it just mig-ht be right for you.
“Northern Alberta was built on entrepreneurial spirit, and our local businesses are important to us... No matter what career path you’re on, there are unparalleled opportunities for career explora-tion and advance-ment.”
Cathy Gouletexecutive Director,Northern Alberta Development council
Christine Cusanelliminister of Alberta Tourism, parks & recreation
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Seeking employment or looking for a career change?
Tips on making connections with local employers.
enhAnCinG qUAliTy oF liFeCold lake provides 400 square kilometres for water sports and is home to the largest inland marina in Western Canada.Photo: City of Cold lake
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Alberta’s north: rich with employment opportunity and diversity!
The north offers ample growth opportunities, a va-riety of leading training and educational institutions, and is also a major contributor to the provincial and global economy.
The Alberta government is forecas-ting that employment levels will re-main strong over the next decade in the province. Thousands of new jobs will be generated and the challenge to grow our labour force will remain.
Know your interests and learn about careers rela-ted to your interest areas.
Get to know the industry:■■ Speak to people working in spe-
cific jobs that interest you. Arrange for information gathering inter-views or job shadow to learn more about the company and get advice from people working in jobs of in-terest to you. Keep your resume cur-rent and available if the employer re-quests a copy.
■■ Make cold calls to employers (managers and staff in human resources) to learn mo-re about their company. Be prepa-red with your questions to make good use of the employer’s time as well as to get the most of the call.
■■ Inquire about career growth and new opportuni-ties that could be available in ti-me with experience and training.
■■ Research — read articles, visit
company websites and related asso-ciation websites. Inquire about edu-cation and training related to your career of interest to expand your skills and knowledge.
Attend job fairs Seek out local and provincial events.
Search company websitesCareer and employment pages are be-coming more common on company websites. You can research company
websites and apply online. If you are interested in being part of a particular industry or want to work for a certain employer, you may be able to set up a web alert to receive updates for new postings on their sites.
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unexpectedThe City of Cold Lake offers endless opportunities for living, working, playing and visiting.
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Where opportunity comes to life■■ The Northeast Alberta Information HUB (Alberta HUB), the regional economic de-
velopment alliance of Northeast Alberta, is comprised of communities and educatio-nal institutions focused on letting you know about the opportunities that exist for you.
■■ The Alberta HUB region is the perfect place to work, live and play. Rapid growth in the oil and gas industry as well as manufacturing, agriculture, transporta-tion and retail sectors has produced major employment and business oppor-tunities. Combining that with an excellent quality of life, this region has it all.
■■ The Northeast offers you choices when it comes to living, working and education. From rural acreages to quaint villages, from bustling towns to city lights, we have it all. Please visit www.albertahub.ca and you will see all the information you need.
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question: What makes northern Alberta so attractive and promising?Answer: The freedom to nurture your career and family — with adventure in mind.
A northern playground: the top choice for lifestyle and environmentWithout a thorough insight about what northern Alberta has to offer, it’s assumed that this region is disconnected from the rest of the province. but sophis-tication has developed far beyond expectations.
Visitors are often shocked to see the progression that has been ma-de in Northern Alberta over recent years. “We are definitely global thinkers and quite progressive,” says Karina Pillay-Kinnee, Mayor of Slave Lake, a town widely known as a ‘jewel of the north.’ What is quite notable is the close-knit communi-ty and unique lifestyle.
A variety of people choose to re-side in northern Alberta, from doc-tors to labourers, farmers to abori-ginals and immigrants – a fantastic spectrum of education on all levels. “We’re well positioned to hand-le the growth and we have a lot of good planning in place for sustai-nability,” affirms Pillay-Kinnee.
Work hard, play harder If you want to live in an outdoor
playground, there’s simply no oth-er place to be. With beautiful Alber-ta skies, thriving communities and the wilderness just minutes away from your doorstep, it makes sense to explore this part of the world.
Long summer days allow activi-ties such as: swimming, canoeing, nature walks, camping, horseback-riding, fishing, bird watching and more. In the winter, popular sports include snowmobiling, cross-coun-try skiing, curling, and hockey.
“We can stay connected to the world but still live, work and tra-vel in the unassuming wild of the north, where the slower pace and connection to nature is the order of the day,” says Beth Kappelar, Chair-man of Mackenzie Frontier Tourist Association. Northern Alberta is a great place to explore career oppor-tunities and raise a family. It con-sists of a more vibrant, younger de-mographic than other places of the province and is very friendly and welcoming. A strong community and volunteerism spirit is excel-lent for the growth of businesses as well.
An emergent workforce “Entrepreneurship is the key to economic growth, especially in the north, and throughout Cana-da. Small businesses create diversi-ty and have led the way for the eco-nomy through this past recession by maintaining jobs,” states Randy Hodgkinson, General Manager of Community Futures Peace Country.
Although small businesses maintain leadership in driving the economy, a major sector which al-so plays an enormous role is the oil and gas industry. Currently, there is a demand for power engineers, as this profession not only pays well, but is a great career choice for any-one contemplating the next thirty to forty years. Alberta has a strong and youthful work force, but at ti-mes other industries can be over-looked as they may not be as gla-morous or fast paced.
That being said, these other in-dustries have potential to grow as well. Farming is slow and steady and will always serve as an influ-ence on the economy, while the fo-restry industry is relatively new to this region and is on the rise.
An untapped tourism industryIndividuals travel from around the world to experience the most spectacular sunsets, white sandy beaches and world class fishing. Tourism is growing steadily but is still fairly untapped. In the past, it wasn’t a main focus, but as an in-flux of people visit this part of Al-berta, the results illustrate that the north is a good tourist destination.
“Northern Alberta is the engi-ne of the province, that’s no ques-tion. It’s a huge responsibility on us now to diversify the economy up here for our future sustainability,” states Hodgkinson. Looking ahead, the economic development com-munity is strategically planning to ensure growth so that years down the road the vision will flourish in-to reality.
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The northern lights: experience the phenomena
One of the most natural attrac-tions in the world is the Auro-
ra Borealis. In almost all northern Alberta regions, The Northern Lights blaze across the night sky; displays can vary from just a few minutes to several hours. This mesmerizing display can be expe-rienced from September through until April.
Sometimes the spectacle is like a bright dance, other times just a muted glow. Most often the lights are white and green but on ra-re occasions, red, blue and purple northern lights tower miles high above the northern skies. One thing is certain - no matter how many times you see the Aurora Bo-realis, it leaves you in awe, frozen in your tracks, gazing at the cross roads between visible and invi-sible forces of nature.
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Northern Alberta: economically driving our province
Many Canadians know that northern Alberta abounds in em-ployment opportunities. However, what they often don’t see, says Jeff Penney, Economic Development Manager for the Regional Municipa-lity of Wood Buffalo, is the vibrancy of community life amid spectacular natural beauty.
“There is no better place to be. We are not only the economic engi-ne that will fuel the economy of our country. Northern Alberta is a very family-oriented place with huge re-creational opportunities and com-munity spirit,” Penney says.
To further this growth, Fort Mc-Murray with its growing and diverse population, has embarked on an ag-gressive City Centre Redevelopment Project, to build its infrastructure gi-ving the region’s high-earning resi-dents even more reason to stay and play close to home.
“Our average household income is currently $190,000 and our popu-lation is young with an average age just under 32. We want to offer our community better transit, a sustai-nable city, a more diverse business
base with upscale retail and cultural opportunities,” says Penney.
education aids workforce developmentEducational opportunities are a big part of the picture for the region’s current and future growth, northern Alberta is well-positioned with inn-ovative programs and accessible for-mats on offer.
“Workforce development is the core of our programming,” says Stu-art Leitch, Director of the Commu-nity and Industry Training Initia-tives department at northeastern Alberta’s Portage College.
The direction the college takes in its programs is the result of con-tinual collaboration with industry, Aboriginal communities, govern-ment and area residents.
“Mobility is key for our students,” says Leitch. All over the province, online courses and flexible formats
meet the needs of students, parti-cularly the growing number of part-time students. “We are seeing a re-al upswing in part-time education. Currently our college has over 1,000 full-time students but we have 5,200 part-time.”
endless opportunityWhere employment itself is concer-ned, Penney says northern Alberta just never stops generating jobs and opportunities.
“We are producing 1.5 M barrels of oil a day,” he says, “and it’s expected to be three times that in the next 20-25 years. We are looking at a $500 bil-lion investment in this region over that period.”
Despite the volatility of oil mar-kets, Penney says Fort McMurray and the region “just continues to do what it does. During the recession, we came through with nary a pro-blem.”
It makes sense that college pro-grams serve the energy sector, says Leitch, but that doesn’t mean it ex-cludes programs leading to high le-vels of career development.
“Our top three occupational pro-grams are Power Engineering, Hea-vy Equipment Operator and Heavy Equipment Technician. But we ha-ve courses ranging from basic driver training all the way to nursing, para-medic and social work.”
As for occupations in demand, “it’s tough to be specific,” says Penney, “because in all honesty we’re going to need everything.”
“The horizon for opportunities is endless.”
DIANA MCLAREN
EMILY RITCHIE
■■ question: how important is the northern region of Alberta now and in the future growth of our provincial and national eco-nomies?
■■ Answer: This region is taking centre stage as an area of ro-bust employment and growth with unlimited future potential.
Jeff penney Manager of Economic Development, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
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2010 population census: ■■ total regional population:
104,338■■ annual growth rate 2000 to
2010: 7.4%■■ population projected in 2020:
approximately 240,000
economic profile 2011:■■ average household income:
$177,634■■ Sq. kilometer area of region:
68,454 (one of largest in north america)
■■ Daily production from oil sands 1.7 million bpd; projected increase by 2035: 4.9 million bpd
■■ Employment growth from new oil sands investments: 905,000 jobs by 2035
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online study makes education accessible to all in typical northern Alberta fashion, educational institu-tions are turning challenges into opportunities while over-coming barriers of time and distance.
Today, students in northern Alber-ta may live hundreds of kilometers from a bricks-and-mortar college, and listen to lectures late at night af-ter a day’s work or family dinnerti-me is finished.
More flexibility and convenienceAmong the most revolutionary changes the internet has brought, access to education has exploded with the growth of online learning.
In Alberta, 16 educational insti-tutions are linked via a consortium known as eCampus Alberta. Its Exe-
cutive Director, Tricia Donovan, has been involved in distance education for 20 years.
“Students who participate in onli-ne learning tend to enjoy the flexibi-lity and convenience it affords them — allowing them to study at a time, place, space and pace that works for their busy schedules.”
There is, she adds, “research that shows some students overtly prefer to study online as they may not be as comfortable with thinking on their feet or raising their hand to partici-pate in an in-class discussion. Stu-dents who are online have the time to reflect and build their position or response”
Courses complement employer needsAs an economic driver, education is crucial to northern Alberta so it’s no
surprise that courses reflect employ-er needs and opportunities for wor-kers.
At Grande Prairie Regional Col-lege (GPRC), two of its most recent programs reflect direct connection to employment: beekeeping (a ma-jor industry in northern Alberta), a National Bee Diagnostic Centre
(funded by Western Diversification and the Rural Alberta Development Fund), and a pollutant-to-product environmental project.
“This is a growing region,” says Susan Bansgrove, GPRC’s Vice Presi-dent of Academic. “Health is a huge factor in our community so we are currently developing programs to meet this needs.”
increased access to learningThe college is also a partner with the Peace Region Economic Develop-ment Alliance in the Centre for Re-search & Innovation. Its purpose is to “help turn great ideas into crea-tive and successful business practi-ces.”
The province’s online university, Athabasca, illustrates innovation in offering support to distance stu-dents with its “Learning Commu-
nities: Indigeneous Communities” project.
“The project team determined that barriers to providing meaning-ful educational opportunities ex-tend beyond geographic isolation of our communities,” says Lisa Carter, Dean of Athabasca’s Faculty of Sci-ence and Technology.
The project offers an Aboriginal Mentor Circle Program along with a learner’s support tool-kit that utili-zes online technology.
“Through online study, learners from northern communities ha-ve access to a multitude of learning opportunities, not limited to what is available locally,” says Tricia Do-novan.
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in an economy as rich and thriving as northern Alberta’s, why is art important?
■■ “Art is part of our soul — we ha-ve the physical life inside oursel-ves, and we have to express the soul, which comes out in the form of art. Art is part of our expression of self — of who we are. The economy of the north is part of this; every major economy in the world has art — it helps express that civilization. The art we do in the north helps tell our story, and helps to express our inner self.”
As someone who’s grown up and spent a lot of time in northern Alberta, what would you like to say to people thin-king of moving there?
■■ “I’ve spent nearly all my life in northern Alberta, with summer and fall being the most pleasant part of the year. There’s also the natu-ral beauty such as the lakes and the pristine forest. The lakes, fishing,
and boatriding are all great things that southerners can do or see when they come here.”
in your art, it seems like you get a lot of inspiration from the environment. What would you like to see in terms of protecting the environment?
■■ “A lot of inspiration comes from the environment; the pristine nature of the land and what’s left is what inspi-res me. And while inspiration comes from the environment, it also comes from myself; from watching nature, and from watching the water and the lakes. Sometimes I lie down and look at the clouds and at the sky becau-se there are stories going on that we haven’t heard yet. Today, because of the harmful change in the atmosphe-re, the behaviour of the heavens is dif-ferent; it’s changing.”
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