Info for Employers | City of Medicine Hat

Program Update:

The program will resume effective May 4, 2026. Please note that we have updated eligibility requirements and will publish that information on March 31, 2026, via this website and via the Medicine Hat Economic Development department's social media channels and newsletters. No program applications are currently being accepted. Applications submitted prior to the program launch will not be considered for the program. Thank you for your understanding.

For the most accurate information on processing times and inventory, be sure to check the AAIP website.

Or visit our Program Updates page for further information.

The following is a program overview for employers that identifies eligibility requirements for participation. Employers and candidates are responsible to read and understand all provincial and regional eligibility requirements.

Employers and employment agencies cannot accept money for an offer of employment.

Application Details

The following information will assist in the preparation of your application and employer consultation.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Employer reads and understands the eligibility criteria and submits a request to participate
Employer attends a 30-minute online consultation and signs memorandum of understanding
1. Participating employer with a job vacancy may submit a job vacancy form
2. Participating employer with an existing employee may submit a job offer form
Administration shares job vacancies on the Southeast Alberta Job Board so that any job seeker can apply
Administration reviews job offers for eligibility before the employer fee is requested
Candidate participates in 30 minute interview
Candidate and employers are notified of the endorsement letter decision by email

Request to Participate Form (only fill this out ONCE)

First and Last Name
Legal Name of Business
CRA issued BN or GST number
Mobile Phone
Copy of Business License
Operating name (if different)
Date Business Established
NAICS Code (3 digits)
Website Address
Number of Employees
Mailing Address (city, postal code)
Physical Address (city, postal code)
Email Address
Office Phone

Employer Consultation

Awareness of provincial eligibility
Awareness of regional eligibility
Date of business ownership
Current number of FT/PT employees
Current number of temporary foreign workers
Staff turn-over/retention rates
Recruitment strategies used
Number of positions advertised in last 6 months
Number of interviews performed in last 6-months
Number of resumes received for job postings
Video Consultation is on Microsoft TEAMS
Please be on time; test your camera and microphone

Job Vacancy Form

Legal Name of Business
Operating Name (if different)
Contact Name (position/title)
Office Phone
Email Address
Job Title
NOC Code (5 digits)
TEER Level
Description of Job Duties
Hours per Week
Hourly Wage (CAD)
Anticipated Start Date
URL link to Job Posting

Job Offer Form

Legal Name of Business
Operating Name (if different)
Contact Name (position/title)
Office Phone
Email Address
Job Title
NOC Code (5 digits)
TEER Level
Description of Job Duties
Hours per Week
Hourly Wage (CAD)
Anticipated or actual Start Dates
Interview Conducted (e.g. online)
Date of Interview
Candidate Currently Employed (Y/N)
Candidate First and Last Name
Current Address
Birthdate
Immigration Status in Canada
Candidate Work Experience

Canadians and Locals First

Job vacancies must be available to people living in the community first. Participating employers are required to advertise vacant positions on Canada Job Bank and Indeed for a minimum of 3-months. Positions advertised must meet the eligibility requirements of the Southeast Alberta Rural Renewal. All vacancies will be available on the Southeast Alberta Immigration Job Board. All job seekers are encouraged to apply.

View the SAMI Job Board

Employer Eligibility

Provincial Requirements

Provincial eligibility requirements are not identified on this page. To avoid lost time and money, employers are responsible for reading and understanding the provincial Rural Renewal eligibility requirements.

Regional Industry and Occupation Eligibility

Employers are responsible for reading and understanding the regional Rural Renewal eligibility requirements.

The SAMI Rural Renewal Program accepts applications exclusively from employers operating in the industries identified below, with corresponding 3-digit NAICS codes noted in brackets

Healthcare and Social Assistance (621, 622, 623, 624)
Education, Law, Community and Government Services (611, 541, 911,912,913)
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (541)
Construction & Trades (236, 237, 238)
Manufacturing (311-337)

This list is subject to change.

Incorporation and Registration of Company

Employers must be incorporated or registered by, or under an act of the legislature of a province, territory, or the parliament of Canada, and an established business with property, plant, and equipment within the municipal boundaries of the City of Medicine Hat or the Town of Bow Island.

Application Fee

Employers must pay a fee of $350.00 for each Rural Renewal Job Offer application submitted. Job offers are reviewed for eligibility and accuracy before payment is requested. Payments are made online by credit card only.

Wage and Skill Level of Candidate

The current living wage is based on the Alberta Living Wage Network 2025 Report. Canada Job Bank reports regional wage levels for all occupations in Canada. Candidates must receive the Job bank median wage for their occupation in the Lethbridge-Medicine Hat region and cannot be paid less than $18.15/hour. The provincial median-wage may be used if no regional rate is available.

Every occupation in Canada is classified using the Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibility (TEER) system. The second digit of a National Occupation Classification (NOC) code corresponds to the occupations TEER level.Candidates are required to meet provincial work experience eligibility requirements as identified on the Alberta Advantage Immigration Rural Renewal Stream website.

Employers suspected of charging fees or accepting funds in exchange for an offer of employment to a foreign national will be suspended from the Southeast Alberta Rural Renewal without reimbursement of any kind and will be reported to Alberta Employment Standards and the Canadian Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office.