Municipality named one of Alberta's Top 75 Employers

Designation recognizes organizations offering exceptional places to work

The Municipality has been named one of Alberta’s Top 75 Employers in 2023 by Mediacorp Canada Inc., recognizing its commitment to providing excellent employment opportunities in the region.

The Municipality received top marks for its support of wellness in the workplace through a dedicated employee well-being committee, its maternity leave top-up for new mothers, academic scholarships for children of employees, and the creation of the Equity and Inclusion Office.

"We are thrilled to see this recognition as it highlights the excellence and dedication staff bring to their roles every day," said CAO Paul Thorkelsson. "This speaks to our culture at the Municipality, where we work collaboratively and support one another as we deliver services and projects to the communities across the region.”

“We are fortunate to have community-minded people working every day at the Municipality to help make the region an even better place to live,” said Mayor Sandy Bowman. “Thank you to CAO Paul Thorkelsson and everyone across the Municipality who are committed to building a positive, inclusive workplace culture for their colleagues. It is recognized and appreciated.”

Alberta's Top Employers is a special designation that recognizes organizations that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Employers throughout the province were evaluated by the following criteria:

1. Physical workplace
2. Work atmosphere and social
3. Health, financial and family benefits
4. Vacation and time off
5. Employee communications
6. Performance management
7. Training and skills development
8. Community involvement