Business Resources

Business Support Organizations

Local

• Fort Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce
• Downtown Business Council
• Fort Saskatchewan Women in Business
• Careers Under Construction

Provincial

• Alberta Small Business Resources
• Alberta Small Business Service Provider Directory
• Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
• BusinessLink

National

• BDC Advisory Services
• CoopZone
• Futurpreneur Canada

• Startup Canada

Employer Resources

Employment Standards - Government of Alberta

• Employment Standards Toolkit for Employers
• Employment Standards Guide 
• Employment Standards Guide for the Hospitality Industry
• Employment Standards Guide for the Construction Industry 
• Employment Standards Guide for the Retail Industry

Health and Safety

• Employer's Guide to Occupational Health & Safety
• Workers Compensation Board Employer Handbook

Employees

• Employee or Contractor? - Know the Difference
• Temporary Foreign Workers -  A Guide for Employers

Mobile Vending Information (Food Truck)

Mobile Vending is considered any vehicle or structure not permanently affixed to land used to sell goods and/or services.

Where are Mobile Vendors Permitted to Operate in Fort Saskatchewan?

Mobile Vending is only permitted on City property when a written agreement between the City and the Mobile Vendor has been executed, which specifically authorizes the Mobile Vendor to operate at a Designated Site.

Mobile Vending is permitted at outdoor Special Events or Farmers' Markets , on the conditions that:

• the Mobile Vendor has obtained permission from the event organizer; and
• the event organizer has obtained all necessary permits and licences.

Mobile Vending is permitted on private property on the conditions that:

• the Mobile Vendor has obtained permission from the land owner; and
• the use is permitted under the Land Use Bylaw.

Mobile Vendors requirements:

• A City of Fort Saskatchewan Business Licence
• One or more of the following:
  • A written agreement to operate at a designated City site
  • An agreement with a Special Event or Farmer's Market organizer
  • Written permission to operate on private property      

Additional requirements to consider:

• Alberta Health Services Food Handling Permit
• Proof of a Recent Safety Inspection from a Regional Fire Department 

For further information, consult the Mobile Vending Policy.