Alberta's Top Employers (2026) Magazine - Magazine - Page 21
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ALBERTA’S TOP EMPLOYERS (2026)
177
jobs available last year
54
years, longest-serving
employee
51%
of employees are women
408
staff volunteer hours
asked to step into the acting VP
role, a job that became permanent
last May.
Balanik says she’s noticed an
evolution at AGLC in the years
she’s been there, with an increasing emphasis on developing talent.
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis invests in the career progression of its employees through training
sessions and development programs.
There is an updated succession
planning process to identify
and develop future executives
and senior leaders by providing
opportunities and a formal
in-house leadership development
program.
“Our focus is on cultivating talent and providing the experiences
and support needed for them to
lead confidently when the time
comes,” she says.
And to stretch for new opportunities, Balanik adds. “I like to
remind my staff that it’s okay to
feel uncomfortable when you’re
diving into unfamiliar situations.”
It’s about creating a culture,
she says, where employees feel
supported, valued and inspired to
grow.
A WORKPLACE THAT YOU
CAN FEEL GOOD ABOUT.
Strengthening communities, supporting industries and empowering
Albertans with choices they can trust.
careers.aglc.ca
