Networking Events

Red Deer Employer Advantage Roundtable

A collaborative breakfast discussion bringing together local businesses, community partners, and industry peers to discuss current workforce challenges and opportunities in Red Deer.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Pioneer Lodge
· Red Deer, AB
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What we will cover

  • Discover Employer Advantage – Learn about the services, resources, and supports available to help employers with their workforce needs.
  • Share Labour-Market Insights – Discuss in-demand talent, emerging workforce trends, and the skills employers are looking for.
  • Discuss Recruitment Challenges – Share challenges employers are experiencing when attracting, finding, and retaining talent.
  • Bridge the Gap – Explore the gap between what employers are offering and what candidates are seeking, and identify opportunities to better align expectations.
  • Connect & Collaborate – Exchange ideas, share experiences, and explore opportunities to work together on workforce solutions.

Who it is for

Business owners, managers, supervisors, and HR leaders at Alberta businesses of any size.

What you will leave with

Greater insight into Alberta’s labour market, current talent demands, and employer challenges, along with practical knowledge of Employer Advantage services available to support your workforce needs.

Format

An in-person collaborative breakfast discussion designed to facilitate an impactful conversation around local workforce needs. Space is limited.

Pioneer Lodge, 4324 46A Ave, Red Deer. Registration closes 28 September 2026.

Details can change. Times, venues and availability are confirmed when you register. If anything here does not match what you were told, the confirmation email is the authority — or ask us.

Save your spot

Free to attend. You’ll get a confirmation straight away, and the joining details — venue, agenda, parking or the webinar link — as soon as they’re confirmed.

AT A GLANCE
October 1, 2026
Time9:30 AM – 11:30 AM MT
Red Deer, AB
FormatIn Person
Free
RegistrationRegistration open

Who it’s for

Employers
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Questions about this event?

An Employer Consultant can tell you whether this event fits what you are working on, and point you to something else if it does not.

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