Top Employer: Calgary Catholic School District

Recognized as one of Alberta's Top Employers (2025):

Here are some of the reasons why Calgary Catholic School District was selected as one of Alberta's Top Employers (2025):

Calgary Catholic School District helps employees save for the future with retirement planning assistance services, along with the security of a defined benefit pension plan
Calgary Catholic School District's health benefits plan includes support for mental health practitioners (to $1,750 annually) as well as an additional health spending account (up to $900) for a range of additional expenses
The head office employees at Calgary Catholic School District are encouraged to keep fit with free access to an on-site fitness facility that was recently renovated and features updated fitness equipment and machines

Calgary Catholic School District employees attend a hockey game

Industry	Elementary and secondary schools
Established in Canada	1885
Major Canadian locations	Rocky View County AB, Chestermere AB, Cochrane AB, Airdrie AB, Calgary AB
Full-time employees in Canada	4,879
Part-time employees in Canada	998
Average age of employees in Canada	46.73 years
Longest serving employee	48 years
Flexible work options	flexible work hours, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), telecommuting, reduced summer hours
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 $900 each year
Mental health practitioner benefit	up to $1,750 each year
Maternity top-up (mothers)	up to 100% of salary for 13 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	mentoring
Tuition subsidies (related to job)	yes

Calgary Catholic School District employees are recognized for their achievements

Industry	Elementary and secondary schools
Full-time employees in Canada	2,501 to 5,000
Major Canadian locations	Rocky View County AB, Chestermere AB, Cochrane AB, Airdrie AB, Calgary AB
Student opportunities	summer jobs
Training	mentoring, leadership training
Tuition subsidies (related to job)	yes
Typical new grad positions	Teacher, Education Assistant, Special Education Assistant, Librarian, Accountant, Business Manager, Systems Analyst, Human Resources Specialist, Computer Technician, Social Worker, Psychologist, Graphic Designer, Caretaker, Maintenance
Starting salary	$60K to $70K
Work benefits	flexible work hours, telecommuting
Vacation allowance	new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

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