BGCBigs Youth Newsletter January 2026 | | |
Greetings!
BGCBigs wants to keep you informed on all things in the community and youth employment.
In This Issue:
Program Highlights
- Save the Date: March 30th 2026 is Teen Takeover
- Upcoming Events: Workshops and Kickstand Support Schedule
- RBC Big Possibilities - Career Networking
- Holiday Break Closure: December 24th - January 2nd 2026
Level Up: Employment Unlocked
- Did you get the job? Share with us!
- Youth Employment Opportunities & Beyond!
Community Corner
- Featured Jobs & Opportunities
- Local Entry Level Jobs
- Careers Internships
- Ballad Professional Insurance Learning
- Job/Career Fairs
- Edmonton Career Fair - Edmonton Convention Centre
- Volunteer/Learning Opportunities
- STEM for the Future
- Basketball Support Volunteers
- Arts on the Ave: Deep Freeze
- Silver Skate Festival
- Volunteer Connector
Scholarships
- Kin Canada Bursaries
- Energy Rates Scholarship
- ChatterHigh Learning & Competition Platform
- Strike Group Women In Energy
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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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Employment Unlocked!
After a fantastic Summer working with our Taste of Edmonton Waste Management Crew, Jayden asked for a reference from our Youth Employment team. Jayden successfully interviewed and shared with us that he has now leveled up to part time employment at Value Village!
Way to go! We are so excited for you!
If you've recently been employed and would like to share your story with other participants going through the experience of employment, please email Josie.Salmon@bgcbigs.ca - or tell us next time you see us!
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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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GoPlay! Coach
Edmonton Sport & Social Club
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Alberta Recreation & Parks Association Job Board | | | |
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Team Member
Poulet Rouge - Kingsway Mall
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Seasonal Retail Sales Support Associate
Bath and Body Works - Londonderry Mall
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Host/Service Team - General Application
Earls - Multiple Locations
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Dishwasher
Kepler Academy - Summerside
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| | Soft Goods - Sales Associate | |
Responsibilities:
As a Sales Associate, you will help customers embrace the sporting life by connecting them with gear that fits both their performance goals and personal style. Through active listening, thoughtful recommendations, and deep product knowledge, you'll drive sales and create loyal customers.
- Build authentic relationships to understand customer needs and deliver sport- and style-based solutions.
- Champion both sales and service, supporting daily store success and merchandising standards.
- Contribute to a vibrant, energized store culture that celebrates active living.
- Stay current on seasonal trends, product drops, and innovations across multiple sports lifestyle categories.
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| | Red Bull Student Marketeer - Post-Secondary Student Opportunity | |
Our Red Bull Student Marketeers are part of the most dynamic and empowered brand and product ambassador program in the world. They understand Red Bull’s target group and are responsible for driving the brand image and product understanding on their campus and in their region. The goal of the Student Marketeer program is to reach new consumers, excite university students, increase sales and manage the Red Bull brand at their campus. This includes direct contact with consumers and customers, inviting product trial, in addition to working at Red Bull events to ensure an unforgettable brand experience for consumers. Student Marketeers value flexibility over a 9 to 5 job and love to work in a creative working atmosphere.
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| | Mr Lube & Tires: Automotive Customer Service and Talent Pool | |
We encourage you to apply if you have:
- Strong customer service skills and a friendly outgoing personality
- A desire for long-term career growth
- The ability to retain detailed product information
- A strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- A desire to learn more about cars
- training on or experience with tire services.
A percentage of your time will be spent performing mechanical duties. No experience necessary, as you will be fully trained in this area to ensure you have the skills needed to succeed.
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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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Ballad’s Professional Insurance Careers program is thoughtfully designed to meet the evolving needs of the insurance and finance sector. This 16-week program will provide participants with essential skills in licensing and the workplace to thrive in the dynamic insurance industry.
This program is available for Alberta residents who are:
- A Permanent Resident or Citizen of Canada
- 18 years of age or older
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Unemployed or Underemployed (working less than 20 hours per week)
- Collecting Employment Insurance, or have collected in the last 5 years
- Out of post-secondary or equivalent for at least 1 full calendar year
- Interested in obtaining a full-time career in Insurance
- Dedicated to 12 weeks of in-class training to successfully obtain the GLQP1 and LLQP
- Located in Edmonton and area
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Career Fair Canada @ Edmonton Convention Centre
January 22nd 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM MST
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STEM For The Future
STEM For The Future was founded by high school student Sophia Davies, who saw a gap in STEM education and decided to close it herself. We are an organization dedicated to breaking barriers in STEM education.
Available Volunteer Roles:
- Curriculum Designer
- Outreach Coordinator
- Workshop Mentor
- Digital Media and Social Campaign Lead
For more information please email:
info@stemforthefuture.com
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Support Local Basketball Leagues for Volunteer or Service Hours
Click the image to sign up and League Representatives will reach out!
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Arts on the Ave Deep Freeze
We have positions available for many different skills & interests. Come work with marvellous people on fun teams, get a sweet festival toque and other fabulous perks!
- Gain valuable experience for future job opportunities
- Opportunities include Kitchen Crew, Bartending, Cashiers, Carpentry/Site Crew, Fire Crew and MORE!
| | Connect to volunteer opportunities in Edmonton via link below. | | |
Scholarships
Find some scholarships to finance your postsecondary journey!
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🌟 Scholarship Spotlights🌟
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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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Energy Rates $500 Essay Scholarship
You can talk about anything you want—green energy, oil politics, the continued use of nuclear power, your personal ideas and innovations—so long as it’s about energy in the world of tomorrow. What do you think people will be reading about in the news in a few years?
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The deadline for entry submission is January 31, 2026.
- Essays must be submitted in one of the following document formats: Microsoft Word (DOC, DOCX), Rich Text File (RTF), or Adobe Acrobat (PDF).
- Please use a standard, easily read font, such as Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri, etc.
- Applicants must be enrolled in an American or Canadian post-secondary educational institution, or planning to enroll in such an institution within the following calendar year.
- To submit your entry, please use the submission form below. All fields must be filled in–name, email address, and current address. Do NOT forget to attach your essay to your submission.
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ChatterHigh Career Exploration & Learning Platform
Our unique 'seek, find, and reflect' approach guides learners to explore reputable resources, creating an active learning environment. Gamification makes it fun to progress through the content. Prizes for individuals and schools can be won through competitions that run annually!
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Strike Group EDI Scholarships
Each of the five scholarship categories is eligible for $2,000 to help offset student tuition.
The Strike Group EDI Scholarship Program is part of a broader commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in our organization. We know that we must increase our focus on building the future talent pipeline and find more ways to support underrepresented populations in our industry.
Applications for Women in Energy Scholarship closes December 31st 2025.
Canadian Immigrant Scholarship opens January 1 2026, deadline is March 31st
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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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On this website you will find useful list of scholarships in Alberta for graduating high school students.
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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
Josie Salmon
for more information, questions or concerns.
josie.salmon@bgcbigs.ca
780-699-8506
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