PRESS RELEASE
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, January 30, 2024 – For the third consecutive year, Alberta innovates and its subsidiary, InnoTech Alberta, are being recognized as one of Alberta's leading employers. This year Alberta's Top 80 Employers The list highlights Alberta companies that are leaders in providing exceptional work environments.
Alberta's top 80 employers are rated by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers using eight criteria:
- Workplace,
- Work and social environment,
- Health, financial and family benefits,
- vacations and free time,
- employee communications,
- Performance management,
- Training and skills development, and
- Community involvement.
Employers are compared to other organizations to determine which offers the most progressive and forward-thinking programs.
Alberta Innovates and InnoTech Alberta are committed to investing in the growth and development of our employees. In 2023, the organization began a three-year leadership program targeting 150 employees, providing competencies that enable leaders to better understand and navigate a changing business environment.
Read more about Alberta Innovates Recognition of the 80 best employers.
QUOTES
“Alberta Innovates is instrumental in creating an environment where technology companies can develop, grow and scale, making Alberta an attractive place to do business. Providing a healthy and motivated workforce builds on the strengths and successes of this province. “That's not only good for industry and the technology sector, but it's also good for all Albertans.”
- Nate Glubish, Minister of Technology and Innovation
“Excellence is developed from within and our employees perform at the highest level. We are proud to be recognized as one of Alberta's Top 80 Employers for the third year in a row. The work we do and the customers we serve are critical to growing a healthy economy in Alberta. “We will continue to strive for excellence and provide a work environment that encourages our employees to continually give their best.”
- Laura Kilcrease, CEO of Alberta Innovates
BACKGROUND
Alberta Innovates manages nearly 1,300 projects in a portfolio valued at $1.33 billion. We work with innovators in all sectors of the economy and in all corners of the province to promote entrepreneurship, applied research and industrial development. With our impact-based financing programs and services, we are transforming energy systems for a net-zero world, promoting responsible land and water use, leveraging provincial strengths in agriculture, and contributing to improved health and well-being taking advantage of digital technology. and data. We are also driving emerging technologies and strengthening entrepreneurship for a strong and diversified economy. We operate in 11 locations with more than one million square feet of laboratory and industrial testing facilities, and 600 acres of agricultural land. We employ nearly 600 highly qualified scientists, business professionals and technicians. From funding to commercialization, we are Alberta's innovation engine! See what entrepreneurs say about our training and support.
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