recruiting agencies in Alberta?

[wtfrutalkingabout]

Hi,
I'm staying in Calgary as a tourist looking for a job with lmo, I tried to contact many people, send my resume, go to food court in any mall and any hotel looking for a job and so far no one called me.
I got an agent's phone number, she told me she could get me a job with a work permit, however she charges between 6000 to 8000 dollars for the whole process. That's insane.
Does any of u know any cheaper agency?

 

[Pippin]

It is illegal to charge for a job in Canada. If the agency assists you with completing paperwork, preparing for interviews, etc. that is acceptable to charge for, but not for securing a job. The employer is responsible for covering costs to agencies. You are wise to question this agency.

 

[wtfrutalkingabout]

Alright but still right now they're my only hope to stay in Canada.
I don't like the idea of spending a lot of money but I don't know what else to do.....
Do u know any free or cheap agency? When I say cheap I mean up to 2500$

 

[mitali]

Check this site :

http://alis.alberta.ca/js/ws/jp/jobpostings/ea.html

http://www.yellowpages.ca/search/si/1/00491400/edmonton?what=Employment+Agencies&x=0&y=0

(Change the city of your choice)

Mitali