Recognized as one of Alberta's Top Employers (2023):
Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Jan 30, 2023)
Here are some of the reasons why Alberta Teachers' Association, The was selected as one of Alberta's Top Employers (2023):
- Alberta Teachers' Association helps employees prepare for life after work with retirement planning assistance services and generous contributions to a defined benefit pension plan
- Alberta Teachers' Association maintains a Work Life Wellness Committee to help employees adopt healthy habits -- the committee also organizes wellness workshops on topics ranging from managing anxiety to financial planning, yoga and meditation classes, fitness challenges and cooking classes
- Alberta Teachers' Association supports employees who want to start a family with maternity leave top-up for new mothers (to 100 per cent of salary for up to 17 weeks) and parental top-up for fathers and adoptive parents (to 100 per cent of salary, ranging from 12 to 17 weeks)

Alberta Teachers' Association employee
Highlights
Industry | Professional organizations |
Established in Canada | 1917 |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Calgary AB, Edmonton AB |
Full-time employees in Canada | 146 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 6 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 51.51 years |
Longest serving employee | 41.79 years |
Benefits note | Alberta Teachers' Association, The has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position |
Hybrid work | introduced a staggered return to work program |
Flexible work options | flexible work hours, 35-hour work week (with full pay) |
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 $1,750 each year |
Maternity top-up (mothers) | up to 100% of salary for 17 weeks |
Parental top-up (fathers) | up to 100% of salary for 17 weeks |
Adoption top-up | up to 100% of salary for 12 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, mentoring, paid internships |
Related tuition subsidies | employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year |
Employee charitable involvement | employees are involved in selection of charities |
The Career Directory
Alberta Teachers' Association, The has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Professional organizations |
Full-time employees in Canada | 101 to 250 |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Calgary AB, Edmonton AB |
Student opportunities | paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities |
Training | subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, in-house career planning services |
Other info for new grads | The Alberta Teachers' Association partners with post-secondary schools to advertise entry-level vacancies to new graduates. |
Typical new grad positions | Student Librarian, Junior Technical Analyst Solutions, Graphics Assistant, Accounting Technician, Communications Intern, Program (Administrative) Assistant, Secretary/Receptionist, Archives Intern |
Starting salary | $40K to $50K |
Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours |
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 Arts
- Business
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
- Accounting
- Hotel / Food Services
- Public Administration
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Bachelor of Science
- Computer Science
- Information Studies / Library Science
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Professional Accreditation
- Microsoft Certifications
- Other Business / Technical/ Industry Certifications
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Secondary Education
- High School Diploma