What We Offer:

In the Alberta public service, we support our employees in a positive, healthy and safe work environment.

We value our employees and optimize their performance by offering a comprehensive compensation package, the opportunity for flexible work arrangements and a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits
Learning and Development
Rewards and Recognition
Work Environment

Compensation and Benefits

We believe employees are an important investment for success and our competitive compensation package reflects that. Our comprehensive benefits package includes pension, health and dental, life insurance and disability plans.

Employee Benefits Program (Bargaining Unit Employees)
1st Choice Benefits Program (Managers and Non Bargaining Unit Employees)

Employees also have:

• vacation entitlements starting at three weeks,
• access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program ,
• access to an Employee Support and Recovery Assistance Program,
• access to Canada Savings Bonds payroll savings program,
• access to a self directed Learning and Wellness Account.

Learning and Development

As a leading edge employer, we encourage and support employees in developing the competencies and skills required to grow and succeed.

Opportunities for learning and development include:

• Training courses and conferences
• Development assignments
• On-the-job training
• Coaching and mentoring opportunities
• Memberships in professional associations

Employees also have access to a self-directed Learning and Wellness Account. The Learning and Wellness Account is a fund established to support employees in developing their competencies for career development and to encourage an individual commitment to personal health.

Rewards and Recognition

Alberta public service employees are rewarded and recognized for outstanding performance and achievements.

Ministries recognize individual employees through a wide range of service, merit and retirement awards.

On a government-wide level, teams of employees are recognized for excellent client service and superior business practices through:

• The Premier's Award of Excellence

• The Deputy Minister of Executive Council Service Excellence Recognition Program

Work Environment

We are committed to providing a safe workplace and supporting our employees to maximize their personal growth and contributions to the Alberta public service. Most employees are full-time, but some prefer part-time work, job-sharing, compressed workweeks or flexible work schedules. Where operationally feasible, ministries support flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.