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Two local companies repeat ratings in top 100 Canadian employers

K+S and SaskTel are among three Saskatchewan corporations on the list
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Two companies with Moose Jaw operations are among three Saskatchewan corporations ranked in the top 100 employers in Canada.

The list compiled by Mediacorp Canada Inc. lists potash miner K+S Potash Canada and SaskTel as some of the best companies for employees in the country.

Both are repeats from last year’s top 100.

K+S, owner of a solution potash mine north of Buffalo Pound Lake, operated with three policies that attracted the listing.

The company waived an eight hour volunteer commitment by employees to access $300 charitable donations to organizations doing relief work during the pandemic.

K+S helps balance employees’ personal lives through a program offering employees 40 hours a year for use in family appointments, elder care or personal time.

Employees get help planning for life after work with retirement planning and contributions to a defined contribution pension plan and some phased-in options for transition to retirement.

K+S, with two million tonnes annual capacity at the Bethune Mine and at a Vancouver potash terminal, has 445 employees.

SaskTel employees are supported by a number of flexible work arrangements — shortened and compressed work weeks, flexible hours, working from home, and an earned days off program.

A Helping Our Own People program supports employees whose needs are not addressed by the usual benefit plans with over $800,000 distributed since 1992.

Employees can also take part in a six-week voluntary program to address work-life balance and self-care.

The Crown Corporation has 2,839 full time employees and 580 part-timers

In 2020 SaskTel was one of Canada's top employers for young people, for diversity and for green employers.

Employers are assessed on eight criteria from physical workplace to work atmosphere, benefits, vacation communications, training and community involvement.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

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