Recognized as one of Alberta's Top Employers (2021):
By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Jan 25, 2021)
Here are some of the reasons why Calgary West Central Primary Care Network / CWC PCN was selected as one of Alberta's Top Employers (2021):
- 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
- CWC PCN provides employees greater flexibility in determining appropriate levels of benefits coverage through a health and wellness spending account which ranges from from one to three per cent of their salary annually
Highlights
Industry | Health care |
Established in Canada | 2006 |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Calgary AB |
Full-time employees in Canada | 101 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 46 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 38.6 years |
Longest serving employee | 13 years |
Benefits note | CWC PCN has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position |
Long-term savings | matching RSP |
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums |
Flexible work options | flexible work hours, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), telecommuting |
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 |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Employee charitable involvement | employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 1 paid day) |
COVID-19
Pandemic response | increased internal communications to share updates (including tips on working from home) |
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.
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, in-house career planning services |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Typical new grad positions | Health Information Coordinator, Research & Evaluation Associate, Registered Nurse, Medical Office Assistant |
Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 1 paid day) |
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 Laws
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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