For employers in Edmonton & Calgary

Hire great people.
We’ll help you keep them.

Gateway is a talent recruitment partner. We match you with qualified people living with a disability, support the hire, and stay available afterward. All of it free to businesses that hire Gateway candidates.

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Employers who partner with us

RECRUITMENT SUPPORTS & EDI STRATEGIES

W H Y P A R T N E R W I T H G A T E W A Y

A hiring partner that stays the whole way

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We match you with ready talent

In Alberta, 142,520 people are neither in school nor employed, capable people who are very likely not in your recruitment pipeline. Employment rates for people with disabilities are also highest in Alberta. We help you reach that talent and build a team that stays.

Qualified, motivated candidates
Roles matched to real strengths
A talent pool most employers miss

Read the business case

We prepare candidates before you meet them

By the time someone reaches your interview, they have done career planning, interview practice, and often a mentorship in your industry. They arrive ready, and they want the role.

Mock interviews and career planning
Industry mentorship where possible
Work-ready on day one

See how it works

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We stay after the hire

A Career Inclusion Consultant remains available to you and your employee for as long as needed. If something comes up, you are not figuring it out alone. It is all free to businesses that hire Gateway candidates.

Up to a year of support after hire
Accommodation and on-the-job help
Free to your business

Talk to our team

What’s included

Free support for employers who hire through Gateway

When you hire a Gateway candidate, our support comes at no cost to your business.

Recruitment and talent matching
Onboarding and training plans
Workplace accommodation planning
Job analysis and job descriptions
Performance support and stay interviews
Employee engagement and culture support
Accessible Canada compliance guidance

Start with a conversation

Gateway helps employers recruit, train, and retain people with disabilities in Edmonton and Calgary, at no cost. You don’t need a disability policy in place to begin. You need one conversation about hiring qualified team members.

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EMPLOYER SUCCESS STORIES

“We have had the absolute pleasure of working with Gateway Association and what it means is that we are able to reach out to youth with disability-based barriers by helping them maintain employment.

Some youth may have disadvantages when trying to enter the workforce and by working closely with Gateway Association it is giving each job seeker a chance at equal opportunity.

The team at Incredible Florist have had some pretty unique and amazing successful outcomes with the Gateway job seekers hired and it has been an overall joy to watch them grow as a successful and dedicated team. I encourage more employers to reach out to Gateway to help individuals create their own success stories!”

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INCREDIBLE FLORIST

“Last year we became an inclusive workplace at Milk Jar and it is truly hard to describe how much purpose it brings to a company and to fellow employees. Suddenly coming to work doesn’t feel like work, it feels meaningful and fun. It raises a level of social consciousness within a company that will elevate you within your community.

Gateway provided the necessary support allowing us to onboard our new employee with care and ease so that our team and our new member felt set up for success. They have an open door policy whenever we need assistance to book a translator for staff meetings, acquire tools and guidance to improve employee productivity, and they have provided training in American Sign Language for our staff.

I am so happy we were introduced to Gateway Association as they have contributed to Milk Jar being more successful than we could have ever imagined.”

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Milk Jar Candle Co.

Not Hiring right now? Become a Mentor

Become a Mentor

A Mentor is an employee, entrepreneur, or individual with a specific skill set who is interested in connecting with Mentees to share about their industry, careers within it, and their own career journeys. A mentor is passionate about helping others learn and progress in their own careers and loves talking about the work that they do.

If this sounds like you, you’re a Mentor!

The MentorAbility team will help to facilitate mutually beneficial mentorship opportunities for you with a Mentee interested in learning more about careers in your industry or organization. These short-term mentoring experiences last from 1 hour to 1 day, online or virtual; we’ll work with you to figure something out within your availability and capacity.

Capacity Building

Gateway to EDI: A Workplace Learning Journey

a series of resources designed to help organizations navigate Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in today’s evolving workforce

EDI Course

EDI Consulting

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions Employers have asked

What does Gateway Association do?

Gateway is an Alberta nonprofit and talent recruitment partner. We connect employers in Edmonton and Calgary with job seekers living with a disability, and we support both the employee and the employer before, during, and after hiring.

Is there a cost to work with Gateway Association?

No. Gateway’s recruitment and retention support is free to employers.

How much do workplace accommodations usually cost?

Less than most people expect. The average one-time accommodation in Canada costs $375, more than a third cost under $100, and the most requested accommodation is simply modified work hours.

What if it doesn't work out?

A Career Inclusion Consultant stays available to you and your employee for up to a year after hire, to help with accommodations, performance, and any questions along the way. You’re supported throughout, not just at placement.

Contact Us

Edmonton
201- 10941 120 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5H 3R3
Tel: 780-454-0701

Calgary
300- 1550 5 Street SW
Calgary, AB T2G 1M8
Tel: 587-779-7888

General enquiries: info@gatewayassociation.ca