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 Workers' Compensation Board was selected as one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers (2025):
- WCB Saskatchewan manages the formal WCB Cares Program, which offers to match funds raised by employees to support colleagues and their families facing additional and uncovered costs related to serious life and health challenges
- WCB Saskatchewan helps employees balance their work and personal lives through a range of alternative working options, including flexible hours, hybrid and job-sharing arrangements, as well as an earned days-off program that allows employees to earn up to two extra days off each month
- WCB Saskatchewan supports new parents with maternity and parental leave top-up payments, up to 95 per cent of their salary for 17 weeks

WCB Saskatchewan prevention team members at an event in Saskatoon

WCB Saskatchewan prevention team members at an event in Saskatoon

WCB Saskatchewan prevention team members at an event in Saskatoon
Highlights
Industry | Workplace health and safety programs |
Established in Canada | 1930 |
Major Canadian locations | Saskatoon SK, Regina SK |
Full-time employees in Canada | 568 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 10 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 43.39 years |
Longest serving employee | 44 years |
Benefits note | WCB Saskatchewan 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), shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), telecommuting, earned days off program |
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 |
Health spending account | up to $350 each year |
Mental health practitioner benefit | up to $400 each year |
Maternity top-up (mothers) | up to 95% of salary for 17 weeks |
Parental top-up (fathers) | up to 95% of salary for 17 weeks |
Adoption top-up | up to 95% of salary for 17 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 6 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, employees receive paid time off to volunteer |
The Career Directory
Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Workplace health and safety programs |
Full-time employees in Canada | 501 to 750 |
Major Canadian locations | Saskatoon SK, Regina SK |
Student opportunities | co-op opportunities |
Training | online training, in-house training, in-house career planning services, leadership training |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Typical new grad positions | Customer Service/Support, Payment Specialist, Case Management Support, Claims Entitlement, Employer Services, Registration and Statistical Coding Specialist, Payment Specialist, Health Care Services Coordinator, Accounting & Finance, IT, Inquiry Line Operators, Information Handling Clerks |
Starting salary | $50K to $60K |
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 |
Academic fields recruited
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Bachelor of Arts
- Business
- Human Resources
- Journalism
- Psychology
- Public Relations / Communications
- Social Work
- Sociology
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
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Bachelor of Science
- Actuarial / Statistics
- Computer Science
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
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Community College Diploma
- Accounting
- Business
- Health Sciences (Other)
- Information Technology
- Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy
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Professional Accreditation
- Accounting (CA)
- Accounting (CGA)
- Accounting (CMA)
Recruits at these schools
- First Nations University of Canada
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic
- University of Regina
- University of Saskatchewan