Recognized as one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers (2022):
Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Feb 28, 2022)
Here are some of the reasons why Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association / SUMA was selected as one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers (2022):
- SUMA quickly moved employees to work-from-home arrangements and has introduced a modified work week that includes a work rotation schedule that offers three Fridays off each month with no reduction in pay
- SUMA encourages ongoing employee development with academic tuition subsidies for courses related and not directly related to their current position
- SUMA helps employees plan for the future with retirement planning assistance services, along with contributions to a defined benefit pension plan

SUMA employees
Highlights
Industry | Municipal association |
Established in Canada | 1906 |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Regina SK |
Full-time employees in Canada | 19 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 43 years |
Longest serving employee | 14 years |
Long-term savings | defined-benefit (DB) pension |
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums |
Flexible work options | flexible work hours, 35-hour work week (with full pay), telecommuting |
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 24 months |
Employee performance reviews | employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months |
In-house training initiatives | in-house training, online training, leadership training, mentoring |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Employee charitable involvement | employees are involved in selection of charities |
The Career Directory
Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association / SUMA has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Municipal association |
Full-time employees in Canada | 1 to 50 |
Major Canadian hiring locations | summer jobs |
Training | subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, leadership training |
Other info for new grads | Experience in the municipal sector may be considered an asset. |
Typical new grad positions | Accountant, Administrative Assistant, Marketing Coordinator, Executive Assistant, Advocacy Advisor, Legal Advisor, Communication Advisor, Events Coordinator |
Starting salary | $50K to $60K |
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 |
Academic fields recruited
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Bachelor of Arts
- Business
- Journalism
- Political Science
- Public Relations / Communications
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
- Accounting
- Marketing
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Bachelor of Laws
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Community College Diploma
- Accounting
- Journalism
- Marketing / Sales
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Professional Accreditation
- Accounting (CA)
- Purchasing Management (PMAC, CPP)