UFA Named One of Alberta’s Top 70 Employers for 2021

“It’s more than a living. It’s a life.”  It’s the commitment to this belief that has UFA Co-operative named as one of Alberta’s Top 70 Employers for 2021.

This is the ninth year in a row that our co-operative has been named in Alberta’s Top Employers annual competition.

“At UFA our values are intrinsically woven into everything we do. We believe in co-operation, collaboration and integrity, and we pride ourselves on being a trusted and reliable supplier of petroleum, crop, livestock, building products and services,” says Scott Bolton, UFA’s President and CEO.

“If this year has taught us anything, it’s appreciation, for all things big and small.  We are extremely fortunate to play a part in supporting the business of agriculture, the farmers and ranchers whose work never stops, and we are fortunate to be part of a co-operative like UFA,” adds Bolton. “We can be proud of what we have accomplished this year, and we can take pride in being named one of Alberta’s Top 70 Employers.  Together, we are committed to helping support the business of agriculture, regardless of the challenges that we may face. We know that as long as we work together and keep our members and customers at the heart of everything we do, we can adapt and overcome any challenges.  In 2021, we will continue to provide top-notch service and products to our members and customers, keeping each other safe while doing it.”

“Well-being has taken on new meaning this year,” says Kristina Leung, Senior Editor of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project. “With the uncertainty of the past year, organizations have had to go the extra distance to ensure that folks are cared for and have the necessary supports for their physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.”

This year marks the 16th anniversary of the Alberta’s Top Employers competition, a special designation that recognizes employers in the province that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Employers were evaluated by the editors at Canada's Top 100 Employers using the same criteria as the national competition: (1) Physical Workplace; (2) Work Atmosphere & Social; (3) Health, Financial & Family Benefits; (4) Vacation & Time Off; (5) Employee Communications; (6) Performance Management; (7) Training & Skills Development; and (8) Community Involvement. Employers are compared to other organizations in their field to determine which offer the most progressive and forward-thinking programs. The annual competition is open to any employer with its head office in Alberta; employers of any size may apply, whether private- or public-sector.

UFA offers flexibility, opportunities for professional development and a culture that is built on co-operative values. At the end of the day, we all want to be challenged, inspired and feeling like we have given back to the communities we serve. At UFA we have worked hard to build a culture where our employees feel rewarded in every sense. From professional development and opportunities for advancement, to a focus on innovation and work-life balance, we’ve built something solid and we’re honoured to be recognized for our commitment by being selected as a 2021 Alberta Top 70 Employer.”

The full list of Alberta’s Top Employers for 2021 was announced today in a special magazine published in the Calgary Herald and Edmonton Journal. Detailed reasons for selection for each of the winners, with hundreds of stories and photos, were released by the editors today and are accessible via the competition homepage. UFA’s Top Employer feature is available here.

To share the good news, use the following hashtags #ABTopEmployers #TopEmployers2021 on your social media channels.  See the full news release here.

Thank you to our members and customers for your continued support. This recognition is ours together.


UFA Named One of Alberta’s Top 70 Employers for 2021

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