News March 14, 2023

Saskatchewan Blue Cross recognized as a Saskatchewan Top Employer 2023 for 7th Consecutive Year

For the 7th consecutive year, Saskatchewan Blue Cross is thrilled to be recognized as one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for 2023! It’s an honour to once again be in outstanding company with organizations who make employee wellbeing and growth a top priority.

Saskatchewan Blue Cross is committed to empowering healthy lives, and fostering a culture fueled by our organizational values – empathy, ambition, dependability, flexibility & discipline and building community. We work collaboratively across all levels of the organization to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion – ensuring employees feel valued and heard. “Our employees are the lifeblood of our organization and we make a concerted effort to listen. Our approach is to sweat the small stuff and focus on the details,” says Interim President and CEO Kelly Wilson

Saskatchewan Blue Cross creates opportunities for employee professional growth through regular opportunities for conversion and recognition, awards programs, digital learning platforms, coaching sessions, tuition subsidies, and more. ““When people feel like they’re valued and have a purpose, that’s magical,” says Nicole Onufreychuk,  Senior Vice President, Chief People & Culture Officer.

Personal wellbeing is supported through flexible work options, personal wellness days, wellness initiatives & programming, and a paid day for volunteerism through a community investment and engagement program. “Through our community investment initiatives and partnerships we’re working to advance health literacy in Saskatchewan and empower healthy lives,” says Megan Douglas, Senior Vice President, Chief Brand & Commerical Officer. “We really want to change one life at a time.”

To learn more about the Saskatchewan Top Employer award and to read the full list of recipients, please visit the Saskatchewan’s Top 100 Employers website.

About Saskatchewan’s Top Employers

First published in 2006, Saskatchewan’s Top Employers is an annual competition organized by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. This special designation recognizes the Saskatchewan employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Editors at Mediacorp review employers on eight criteria, which have remained consistent since the project’s inception: (1) 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.

About Saskatchewan Blue Cross

For more than 75 years, Saskatchewan Blue Cross® has been committed to delivering exceptional health and wellness benefits, travel insurance and life insurance solutions to Saskatchewan residents and employers. A locally based, not-for-profit organization, it’s recognized as one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers, one of the Top 100 Companies in Saskatchewan, one of Canada’s Top 100 Brands (as part of the Canadian Association of Blue Cross® Plans), and proudly supports the wellbeing of more than 130,000 members. With a mission to empower communities on their journey to whole health and wellness, and a vision for a future of lifelong health and wellbeing for every person in Saskatchewan, this team is committed to advancing and benefiting the communities they call home. Learn more at: sk.bluecross.ca. 

Media Contact

Cheryl de Villiers
Director, Marketing & External Affairs
Saskatchewan Blue Cross
media@sk.bluecross.ca