Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo is proud to be a designated community under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program's (AAIP) Rural Renewal Stream. The Rural Renewal Stream allows employers to address current labour needs and skill shortages by giving eligible workers the opportunity to immigrate to Alberta as a Provincial Nominee.

The Workforce Immigrant & Support Program (WISP) is our community approach to assisting local employers experiencing ongoing labour shortages. The program’s goal is to attract and retain newcomers to become long-term residents of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo while filling local labour demands. With our partners, WISP provides information sessions and connections to community resources for both employers and eligible candidates.

WISP Employer Sessions cover the following:

• Rural Renewal Stream Overview

• Rural Renewal Stream Criteria

• Rural Renewal Stream Process

• Employer Resources

• Q & A

*Employers must attend a WISP information session prior to applying to the program