Alberta's Top Employer
We were recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 2024.
Careers
Why Work at APS?
APS is made up of hardworking, respectful and talented individuals who understand and invite diversity into their workplace. Our employees bring expertise in financial, business, communications, technology and client service to the table every day.
By incorporating engagement activities throughout the year, we continue to strengthen our corporate culture and maintain a positive work environment for our employees.
In recent years, APS employees have participated in the following committees, celebrations and events:
- Annual employee recognition
- Employee-led corporate culture committee
- Charitable activities
- Edmonton Corporate Challenge
- Employee appreciation events
- Peer-to-peer values-based recognition program
- Educational opportunities
We are pleased to offer a flexible work environment for most of our employees. This means most employees have the option to work from home, work in the APS building, or participate in a hybrid scenario that combines working from home and working in the APS building.
Whether working from home or in the APS building, employees are equipped with the latest tools and technology, which allows for consistent communication with coworkers and the people we serve while maintaining comfort and essential ergonomic support.
Our southwest Edmonton building includes the latest in innovative design to ensure virtual and in-person connectivity. There is limited on-site parking for employees and access to bus routes in front of the building. It's a workplace and work environment worth taking a look at!
Compensation
APS employees ensure pension plan members and pensioners receive the quality services they deserve. That’s why it’s important that our employees receive a great compensation package for a job well done.
At APS, we know that compensation is more than just the financial remuneration received by an employee. Our generous compensation program offers benefits necessary for you and your family's needs, promotes a healthy work-life balance and personal educational growth, and provides support for a successful professional journey at APS.
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Flexible spending account (health spending, personal spending, RRSP, TFSA)
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Basic life and dependent life insurance
- General illness (short-term disability) and long-term disability coverage
- Competitive paid vacation entitlements
- Personal leave days
- Statutory holiday closure
- Christmas closure (Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day)
- Alternative work arrangements (work from home, flexible work arrangements, compressed work week for non-managerial roles)
- Educational assistance program
- Annual professional designation fees
- Employee referral program
- In-house learning and development training
- Free employee parking
- Complimentary gourmet coffee when at the APS building
- Dedicated service awards program
Career Advancement
Whether you are a recent graduate, someone looking for a change, an experienced professional or a veteran in the pension industry — this is the place for you! With a positive attitude and an open mind to new learning experiences, we have positions throughout the organization you can advance in or transfer to as your career grows and evolves at APS.
Launching Your Career
APS supports staff participation in lifelong learning initiatives created by our dynamic environment. To ensure continued excellence at APS, a variety of training courses are made available to our employees to reinforce the value we believe growth in the workplace is.
In addition, the following programs have been established:
- Our dedicated Education team provides training on a variety of job and interpersonal skill-related topics available to help employees do their jobs as effectively and efficiently as possible;
- Our Educational Assistance Program covers tuition costs in a related job field;
- Personal development benefits support an external learning initiative one wishes to pursue that promotes career advancement and well-being;
- Internal-only job postings are available for employees who wish to challenge themselves, transfer to another department, or be promoted within the organization;
- Annual performance and career development reviews allow our employees to strive for continued success by creating a timeline of accomplishments to measure performance and growth.
The Power of Diversity
Diversity is strongly embraced at APS. We understand that in order to grow, see changes and opportunities, and meet our corporate goals, a variety of skills, abilities, personalities and experiences must be captured within the organization.
Building a better workplace
Find out how we’re shaping a brighter tomorrow for our team.
APS is situated in the heart of Treaty Six territory. We respect the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit and all First Peoples throughout Alberta and across Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our community.