Top Employer: Saskatchewan Blue Cross

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

Here are some of the reasons why Saskatchewan Blue Cross was selected as one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers (2025):

Saskatchewan Blue Cross helps employees plan ahead through a defined contribution pension plan and encourages employees to ease into the next chapter of life with phased-in retirement work options
Saskatchewan Blue Cross continued the A Day for Me program that provides employees with an extra paid day-off during the year -- employees are encouraged to relax, recharge and do something for themselves that day
Saskatchewan Blue Cross supports ongoing employee development with generous tuition subsidies for courses related and indirectly related to their current position (to $2,000 annually) and provides subsidies for professional accreditation

Saskatchewan Blue Cross employees walk in the Saskatoon Pride parade

Industry	Health and travel insurance
Established in Canada	1946
Major Canadian locations	Saskatoon SK, Regina SK
Full-time employees in Canada	290
Part-time employees in Canada	1
Average age of employees in Canada	40 years
Longest serving employee	37 years
Benefits note	Saskatchewan Blue Cross has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position
Flexible work options	flexible work hours, telecommuting
Long-term savings	defined-contribution (DC) pension
Health plan premium	as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums
Wellness spending account	up to $250 each year
Mental health practitioner benefit	up to $1,000 each year
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	online training, paid internships
Related tuition subsidies	employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year
Annual tuition maximum	employer pays up to $2,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year
Employee charitable involvement	employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 1 paid day)

Saskatchewan Blue Cross employees volunteer at Rock Your Roots in Saskatoon

Industry	Health and travel insurance
Full-time employees in Canada	251 to 500
Major Canadian locations	Saskatoon SK, Regina SK
Student opportunities	paid internships, co-op opportunities
Training	subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, leadership training
Annual tuition maximum	employer pays up to $2,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year
Typical new grad positions	Administrative Clerk, Corporate Services Clerk, Health & Dental Claims Clerk, Claims Analyst, Claims Specialist, Human Resources Assistant, Human Resources Advisor, Customer Service Representative, Group Systems Administrator, Disability Claims Coordinator, Disability Case Manager, Application Developer, Underwriting Coordinator, Marketing Coordinator, Associate Account Executive, Product Service Representative
Work benefits	health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, employees receive paid time off to volunteer
Vacation allowance	new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

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