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Charity Village is a web-based organization that includes training programs, tools and reference information designed for those employed by the Canadian Voluntary Sector. Resources also include a national job posting centre and a weekly newsletter of Canadian charitable developments, the Village Vibe.

Canada's department dealing with employment and labour.

Website contains information on federal employment standards, information and resources.

Alberta Ministry responsible for employment and immigration.

Website includes Provincial employment standards, statistics and resources.

Featuring over 3,600 resources, this library has a broad selection of lending and reference resources related to the nonprofit sector and nonprofit management including human resources.

A national nonprofit organization committed to the development and enhancement of a skilled workforce through a comprehensive set of HR policies, tools and planning resources.

This recent environmental scan was prepared to inform CCVO's strategic planning work. We recognize a value that extends beyond its original intent, following a growing number of requests to share its contents with the sector.

Employer Labour Market News - Calgary Area, July 2008


This article discusses the HR crunch experienced by the voluntary sector, and its efforts to allievate the situation.

This In Brief examines the evolution of the HR Issue from a concerning to a critical situation impacting Alberta's Voluntary Sector.

Produced by the Calgary HR Initiative, this publication looks at six of the most enduring myths about working in the voluntary sector.

Released April 28, 2008, this report from the Alberta government looks at the current hiring crisis in Alberta's voluntary sector, and what steps are and can be taken towards a solution.