Recognized as one of Alberta's Top Employers (2023):
Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Jan 30, 2023)
Here are some of the reasons why Calgary West Central Primary Care Network / CWC PCN was selected as one of Alberta's Top Employers (2023):
- CWC PCN supports its new moms, dads and adoptive parents with maternity and parental leave top-up payments (to 75 per cent of salary for 6 weeks) and offers the option for new parents to extend their leave into an unpaid leave of absence
- CWC PCN's formal Employee Engagement Committee hosts Spring, Halloween and Christmas socials and encourages employees to keep connected through a number of virtual employee social clubs, including the Cooking and Recipe Roundup Club, Movie Club, Health and Wellness Club, and Podcast Club
- CWC PCN maintains a generous time off policy, offering four weeks of starting vacation allowance and moving to five weeks after only five years on the job -- additionally, employees have up to 12 paid personal days each year, which can be scheduled as needed

Employees at CWC PCN meet virtually
Highlights
Industry | Health care |
Established in Canada | 2006 |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Calgary AB |
Full-time employees in Canada | 127 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 48 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 38.5 years |
Longest serving employee | 15.5 years |
Benefits note | CWC PCN has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position |
Hybrid work | office equipment loan program, ergonomic assessments, wellness account can be used for home office expenses |
Flexible work options | flexible work hours, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), telecommuting |
Long-term savings | matching RSP |
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums |
Mental health practitioner benefit | up to $1,000 each year |
Maternity top-up (mothers) | up to 75% of salary for 6 weeks |
Parental top-up (fathers) | up to 75% of salary for 6 weeks |
Adoption top-up | up to 75% of salary for 6 weeks |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 4 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Outside survey period | outside consultant surveys are held every 12 months |
Employee performance reviews | employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months |
In-house training initiatives | online training |
Annual tuition maximum | employer pays up to $1,500 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year |
Employee charitable involvement | employees are involved in selection of charities |
The Career Directory
Calgary West Central Primary Care Network / CWC PCN has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.

A CWC PCN medical office assistant at the office
Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Health care |
Full-time employees in Canada | 101 to 250 |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Calgary AB |
Training | subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training |
Annual tuition maximum | employer pays up to $1,500 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year |
Typical new grad positions | Health Information Coordinator, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Office Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Accounting Assistant, Board Governance Coordinator, Policy and Procedures Coordinator, Corporate Governance Coordinator, Human Resources Coordinator |
Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 4 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Academic fields recruited
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Bachelor of Arts
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
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Bachelor of Education
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Bachelor of Science
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Community College Diploma
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Master of Arts
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Master of Business Administration
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Master of Education
- Counselling
- Teaching
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Master of Science
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Professional Accreditation
- Accounting (CA)
- Accounting (CGA)
- Accounting (CMA)
- Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS)
- Microsoft Certifications
- Other Business / Technical/ Industry Certifications
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Secondary Education
- High School Diploma