Recognized as one of Alberta's Top Employers (2025):
By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Jan 27, 2025)
Here are some of the reasons why Alberta Securities Commission / ASC was selected as one of Alberta's Top Employers (2025):
- ASC hosted a range of social events over the past year, including a western-style Stampede Breakfast, a spring social luncheon (with long-service milestone recognition), and winter holiday celebrations, including an evening gala and separate event for children and families
- ASC encourages employees to keep fit with subsidized memberships to a fully-equipped on-site fitness facility that offers a variety of instructor-led classes, including cardio and strength, yoga, and spin cycle
- ASC supports employees in achieving work-life balance by offering four weeks of starting vacation allowance and up to five paid personal days annually, available to use as needed

ASC employees connect at the organization's annual holiday party

ASC employees connect at the organization's annual holiday party

ASC employees connect at the organization's annual holiday party
Highlights
Industry | Provincial government, financial regulation services |
Established in Canada | 1955 |
Major Canadian locations | Calgary AB |
Full-time employees in Canada | 239 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 4 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 45.3 years |
Longest serving employee | 34 years |
Benefits note | ASC has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position |
Flexible work options | hybrid work option, flexible work hours, earned days off program |
Long-term savings | defined-benefit (DB) pension |
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums |
Health spending account | up to $2,250 each year |
Wellness spending account | up to $2,250 each year |
Mental health practitioner benefit | up to $700 each year |
Maternity top-up (mothers) | up to 100% of salary for 8 weeks |
Parental top-up (fathers) | up to 100% of salary for 4 weeks |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Employee performance reviews | employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months |
In-house training initiatives | in-house training, online training, leadership development programs, paid internships |
Related tuition subsidies | employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year |
The Career Directory
Alberta Securities Commission / ASC has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.

ASC employees meeting

ASC employees meeting

ASC employees meeting
Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Provincial government, financial regulation services |
Full-time employees in Canada | 101 to 250 |
Major Canadian locations | Calgary AB |
Student opportunities | summer jobs, co-op opportunities |
Training | subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, in-house career planning services, leadership training |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Typical new grad positions | Accounting Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Summer Student, Junior Analyst, Communications Assistant |
Starting salary | $45K to $50K |
Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, transit subsidies |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Academic fields recruited
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Public Administration
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Bachelor of Laws
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Community College Diploma
- Accounting
- Legal Assistant / Law Clerk
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Master of Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Public Administration
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Professional Accreditation
- Accounting (CA)
- Accounting (CGA)
- Accounting (CMA)
- Financial Securities (CSC)
- Investment Planning (CFA, CIM)