June 2026 Youth Employment Newsletter | | |
Greetings!
BGCBigs wants to keep you informed on all things in the community and youth employment.
In This Issue:
Program Highlights
- Youth Employment Workshops @ Kickstand West Edmonton Mall
Level Up: Employment Unlocked
- Did you get the job? Share with us!
- Youth Job Board Canada - Employment Resources
Community Corner
- Featured Jobs & Opportunities
- Local Entry Level Jobs - Summer
- Sysco: Overnight Warehouse Job
- Careers Internships
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Upcoming Events
- Volunteer/Learning Opportunities
- Girl Guides
- Bloggers for Young Minds Hub
- Canada Day Race - Course Marshal
- Edmonton Food Bank
- Volunteer Connector
Scholarships
- Edmonton Community Foundation
- Kin Canada Bursaries
- BGC Scholarships
- G3 Grow & Beyond
- CPA Canada 2SLGBTQIA+ Success Scholarship
- Acedemic Invest
- Strike Group Canadian Immigrant Scholarship
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Program Highlights
Check out some of the cool programs BGCBigs is offering!
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Level Up: Employment Unlocked!
Did you find employment? Got a cool new job? Had a great interview? Let's Celebrate YOU!
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Youth Job Board Canada - Employment Resource | |
Youth Job Board Canada (https://youthjobboardcanada.ca) as a free resource for the youth you serve. We're a 100% free Canadian job platform built specifically for youth aged 15–30.
Here's what we offer:
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Free Resume Builder — no account needed, youth can create and download a professional resume instantly
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Income Tax Calculator — helps first-time workers understand their pay
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AI Interview Coach (launching soon) — practice common interview questions with AI feedback
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Thousands of verified job postings from major Canadian employers
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Career guides and resources tailored for young Canadians entering the workforce
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Community Corner
Check out some of the cool volunteer and job opportunities out there in the community!
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Crew Member Garden Centre Labourer - Part Time/Temporary
Rona
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Crew Member Retail Store Associate - Part Time
Winners
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Ice Cream Scooper
White Rabbit Ice Cream
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Charcoal Grill - Line Cook/Shawarma
Turquaz Kabab House Express
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Summer Bike/Trail Instructor
Pedalheads
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What you’d be responsible for:
- Teaching our daily Pedalheads camp programs for children ages 2-12 years
- Actively introduce children new bike skills
- Ensure the health and safety of children at camp
- Act as a positive role model and leader at all times
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Communicate regularly with parents about their child’s progress
This is a contract position from June 15th to September 4th.
- You will be at least 16 years of age by the start of camp
- Comfortable leading a group of up to 6 children (training provided)
- Committed to keeping our campers safe
- You are energetic, creative, motivated and fun
- Hold or willing to get a current Standard First Aid with CPR-C certificate
- Criminal record check required for ages 18+
- You have access to a bike and helmet and can ride a bike proficiently
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| | K Days Staff - Multiple Positions Available | |
KDays is looking for employees from July 17-26.
Positions Available:
Guest Experience Event Staff
Entrance Monitor (18+)
Monitor Parking Attendant
Visit KDays • Jobs for the job description
We are passionate Edmontonians, aligned through a unified purpose, mission, and vision to increase the economic impact of the visitor-based economy in Edmonton:
- Purpose: Increase the economic impact of the visitor-based economy in Edmonton.
- Mission: To showcase and inspire more people to visit Edmonton for exceptional experiences, while also enriching the quality of life for residents, and creating economic prosperity.
- Vision: Edmonton will be a destination of choice, delivering year-round transformational visitor and guest experiences.
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Sysco Overnight Warehouse Worker - Full Time
Email: Prairies Careers@sysco.ca
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Alberta Youth Employment Incentive
Qualified employers can receive up to $7,500 to hire Albertans aged 15 to 24, helping you fill workforce needs today while investing in the skilled workforce of tomorrow.
Hired youth must:
- Be an Alberta resident and Canadian citizen or PR
- Be between 15-24 years of age at the start of employment
- Not be working with the same employer applicant and in the same position at the time of and prior to the employer applying for the incentive
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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT INTERNSHIPS
If you want to make some money, earn high school credits, and try out some of Alberta’s most in-demand careers, then you’ve come to the right place.
CAREERS will match you with an employer for a student internship, which is basically a short-term job that gives you hands-on experience.
You can do this during the school year, or over the summer – no experience necessary! Not sure what kind of internship is right for you?
No problem – take the first step by reaching out to us and we will help you through it.
Recently graduated high school?
Check out CAREERS post high school Opportunities HERE
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U21 Information Sessions
CAREERS is excited to offer our internship program for youth who are under the age of 21. To qualify for an internship, you must attend one virtual information session presented by CAREERS.
During the presentation you will learn more about the program, discover the various internship opportunities available, and get started on an application. The session will be approximately 45 minutes with time at the end for questions.
If you are interested in attending this session, please contact CAREERS.
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Aviation Career Exploration
What: The sky is not the limit with our Aviation Career Exploration (ACE) Summer Camps! Young aviation enthusiasts are invited to spend an exciting week at the Elevate Aviation Learning Centre, discovering the world of aviation through interactive learning and engaging activities.
ACE Summer Camps are a one of a kind experience for curious and adventurous youth aged 10 to 13. Campers will spend a full week at the Edmonton International Airport exploring aviation and aerospace in a fun and interactive environment. Whether your child dreams of becoming a pilot, working around aircraft, or simply loves things that fly, they will enjoy discovering how this exciting industry works.
When: July 13-17
July 20-24 (Girls Only)
July 27-31
August 4-7 (short week)
August 10-14
August 17-21
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Girl Guides
Welcome to Girl Guides! We empower young girls and women to be everything they want to be, and as a volunteer, you will help make that happen! We are accepting applications for 2 additional Ember leaders for the Brookside location.
Our volunteers support girls as they build confidence, develop new skills and become leaders in their communities.
As part of a unit’s leadership team, you’ll facilitate fun and engaging program activities, like scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, outdoor exploration, games and more with our Embers (7-8 years).
Units meet on a weekly basis, during the school year.
We meet on Tuesdays 6.15pm - 7.45pm
Volunteers commit to 3 hours per week for unit meetings plus additional hours, when required, for trips and events.
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Bloggers for Young Minds Hub
Young Mind’s Eye (YME) is a not-for-profit organization aiming to provide educational services to the underprivileged population. Our mission started with our student group Help Young Minds at the University of Alberta. We now focus on establishing our organization on a national scale to serve more youths out there. At YME, we strive to work together as a team, support each other and push each of our programs forward in order to make an impact on our community.
About This Position:
We are looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about writing, editing, and creating creative content with educational purposes, such as school wellness, school-related topics from studying tips to self-care tips.
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Cananda Day Race - Course Marshal
Join us on Canada Day to volunteer as a Course Marshal. You will help direct participants along the route and cheer them on as they run or walk to support those living with cancer.
Volunteer shift begins at 6:30am and goes to 1pm.
Event is held at the legislature grounds and surrounding communities
Pancake breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided
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Edmonton Food Bank
Our organization serves as interim, acute relief for vulnerable Edmontonians experiencing food insecurity.
As an affiliate member of Food Banks Canada, we are committed to the mantra: Relieving hunger today. Preventing hunger tomorrow.
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Scholarships
Find some scholarships to finance your postsecondary journey!
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🌟 Scholarship Spotlights🌟
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Edmonton Community Foundation
Financial circumstances shouldn’t be a barrier to post-secondary education. That’s why ECF offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to help students with financial need achieve their post-secondary goals.
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Kin Canada $1000 Bursaries: Apply Through Application Form!
Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are open October 1, 2025 until February 1, 2026.
Eligibility
- Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- Must be a full-time student in the process of graduating from high school or currently studying or registered at a post-secondary institution.
- Must complete the current application form by February 1. Bursary winners are notified before June 30 by their sponsoring club.
- Must not have previously been awarded a Kin Canada Bursary.
- Will be evaluated on their community and school involvement, knowledge of Kin Canada and financial need.
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BGC Canada Scholarships
By providing access to post-secondary education, BGC Canada helps set young people on the path to academic success.
BGC Canada post-secondary scholarships are available to BGC Club members. If you are interested in applying for a BGC scholarship, please ask your Club staff for information on how to apply.
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| Students often have trouble finding value in their degrees, especially as school becomes more expensive. We like to show students that their undergrad degrees aren’t useless by introducing them to careers they can pursue based on their major. To get you to the finish line, our scholarships will help you pay for school, and our job listings will help you find work when you’ve graduated. Academic Invest Link | | |
Alberta Student Aid
Alberta's government offers scholarships and awards to encourage and reward the excellence of Albertans in post-secondary study.
Scholarship areas include Academics, Athletics, Citizenship/Leadership, Indigenous, Language, and Technology.
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ScholarTree is an online platform that helps students pay for their education through scholarships by helping students find and apply to scholarships and helping Companies/Individuals start their own scholarship.
This is how they're creating millions of dollars' worth of new scholarships!
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ScholarshipsCanada.com is part of the SchoolFinder Group. The site has been helping students find scholarships since 1997. Their mission is to help students realize their dreams by making it possible for students to attend the school of their choice without being limited by the cost.
The website lists all relevant scholarships and bursaries free of charge. They try to update each listing annually and students are matched to scholarships and bursaries when they create an account.
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Please reach out to our Youth Employment Coordinator
Turner O'Keefe
for more information, questions or concerns.
turner.okeefe@bgcbigs.ca
780-699-8506
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