Recognized as one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers (2025):
By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Feb 3, 2025)
Here are some of the reasons why Saskatchewan Polytechnic was selected as one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers (2025):
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic helps employees plan for the long term with retirement planning assistance services and a defined contribution pension plan -- employees also have the option to transition into retirement gradually through phased-in work arrangements
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic recognizes the contributions of employees through an awards ceremony that celebrates exceptional performance in a variety of categories, including the President's Award of Excellence, the Innovation Award, Outstanding Service Award and the Faculty Award of Excellence in teaching
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic offers employees free access to its on-site fitness facility, featuring a complete range of work-out equipment, sauna and shower facilities, as well as a variety of instructor-led classes, including yoga, spin, kettle bells and HIIT

Saskatchewan Polytechnic employees have a meeting
(Photo credit:
David Stobbe)

Saskatchewan Polytechnic employees have a meeting
(Photo credit:
David Stobbe)

Saskatchewan Polytechnic employees have a meeting
(Photo credit:
David Stobbe)
Highlights
Industry | Post secondary schools, university |
Established in Canada | 1988 |
Major Canadian locations | Saskatoon SK, Moose Jaw SK, Regina SK, Prince Albert SK |
Full-time employees in Canada | 1,889 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 532 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 46.95 years |
Longest serving employee | 47.7 years |
Benefits note | Saskatchewan Polytechnic has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position |
Flexible work options | hybrid work option, flexible work hours, 35-hour work week (with full pay), telecommuting |
Long-term savings | defined-contribution (DC) pension |
Maternity top-up (mothers) | up to 100% of salary for 17 weeks |
Parental top-up (fathers) | up to 100% of salary for 17 weeks |
Adoption top-up | up to 100% of salary for 17 weeks |
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 | apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, in-house training, online training, leadership development programs |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Employee charitable involvement | employees are involved in selection of charities |
The Career Directory
Saskatchewan Polytechnic has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Post secondary schools, university |
Full-time employees in Canada | 1,001 to 2,500 |
Major Canadian locations | Saskatoon SK, Moose Jaw SK, Regina SK, Prince Albert SK |
Student opportunities | co-op opportunities |
Training | subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, in-house career planning services |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Typical new grad positions | Programmer Analyst, Systems Programmer, Senior Accounting Clerk, Help Desk Specialist, Instructor, Student Counsellor, Student Recruitment Specialist, Registration Services Representative |
Starting salary | $30K to $35K |
Work benefits | flexible work hours, telecommuting |
Academic fields recruited
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Bachelor of Arts
- Business
- English
- Social Work
- Sociology
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
- Human Resources
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Bachelor of Education
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Bachelor of Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical
- Forestry
- Water Resources
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Bachelor of Science
- Agriculture / Horticulture
- Animal Sciences / Medicine
- Computer Science
- Forestry
- Mathematics
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
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Community College Diploma
- Accounting
- Advertising
- Audio/Video Technician
- Business
- Computer Science
- Cooking / Chef Training
- Electronics Technician
- Engineering Technician
- Graphic Arts / Design
- Human Resources
- Marketing / Sales
- Nursing (RNA / RPN)
- Other Trades
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Master of Arts
- English
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Master of Education
- Teaching
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Master of Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical
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Master of Science
- Mathematics
- Nursing / Health Administration
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Professional Accreditation
- Accounting (CA)
- Accounting (CMA)
- Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS)
- Microsoft Certifications
- Purchasing Management (PMAC, CPP)