Top Employer: Lakeland College

Recognized as one of Alberta's Top Employers (2023):

Here are some of the reasons why Lakeland College was selected as one of Alberta's Top Employers (2023):

Individuals working at Lakeland College can take advantage of a range of amenities, from a variety of onsite food options to a campus spa and salon with discounted prices -- employees can also make use of the college's fitness facilities (with bootcamp, yoga, pilates and swimming classes) and even visit the equine centre for a horseback ride
Lakeland College maintains time-off policies that enable employees to rest and recharge, including paid sick time (up to 10 days annually) and paid personal days (up to 12 days per year)
Lakeland College helps employees prepare for the future with a defined benefit pension plan and retirement planning assistance -- additionally, the organization offers phased-in work options for those nearing retirement

Rikki Ducharme (second from right), manager of Indigenous support services at Lakeland College

Industry	Post-secondary education
Established in Canada	1913
Major Canadian hiring locations	Vermilion AB, Lloydminster AB
Full-time employees in Canada	313
Part-time employees in Canada	145
Average age of employees in Canada	46 years
Longest serving employee	44 years
Benefits note	Lakeland College has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position
Flexible work options	flexible work hours, compressed work week, telecommuting
Long-term savings	defined-benefit (DB) pension
Health plan premium	as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 95% of the premiums
Health spending account	up to $550 each year
Mental health practitioner benefit	up to $500 each year
Maternity top-up (mothers)	up to 95% of salary for 6 weeks
Vacation allowance	new employees receive 3 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	in-house training, online training
Related tuition subsidies	employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year
Employee charitable involvement	employees are involved in selection of charities

Lakeland College's student-run Animal Health Clinic provides services for the pets of students and staff

Industry	Post-secondary education
Full-time employees in Canada	251 to 500
Major Canadian hiring locations	Vermilion AB, Lloydminster AB
Student opportunities	summer jobs
Training	subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training
Tuition subsidies (related to job)	yes
Typical new grad positions	Computer Network Technician, Crop Research Specialist, Agricultural and Research Technician, Research and Marketing Facilitator, Communications Writer, Administrative Assistant, Conservation and Reclamation Instructor, Crop Technology Instructor
Starting salary	$35K to $40K
Work benefits	health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting
Vacation allowance	new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

Bachelor of Arts
- Business
- Economics
- English
- History
- Public Relations / Communications
Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Marketing
Bachelor of Education
- Early Childhood
Bachelor of Science
- Agriculture / Horticulture
- Animal Sciences / Medicine
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Ecology
- Environmental
- Health Sciences
- Kinesiology
- Nursing
- Physical Therapy
Community College Diploma
- Accounting
- Advertising
- Agriculture / Horticulture
- Ambulance / Emergency Medical Care
- Animal Health
- Autocad
- Automotive Mechanic
- Business
- Carpentry
- Child Care / Education
- Communications / Public Relations
- Drama / Performing Arts
- Health Care Aide (HCA)
- Health Sciences (Other)
- Heavy Equipment
- Hospitality
- Marketing / Sales
- Massage Therapy
- Music
- Nursing (RN)
- Nursing (RNA / RPN)
- Office Administration
- Other Trades
- Plumbing
- Recreation Studies
- Secretarial
- Welding
Secondary Education
- High School Diploma