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CANADA’S TOP EMPLOYERS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (2026)
Tuition assistance for
employees interested
in further education
Subsidies for
professional
accreditations
Orientation and
onboarding programs
Online and in-house
training programs
The HR team at UFA Co-operative hosts a Coffee Connect event, encouraging co-op student hires and new
grads to network and build relationships.
work and in your personal life.’ It’s
a two-way street.”
What advice would he give
a young person starting their
career? “Number one, you’ve got to
look for a place where you fit the
culture. Understand yourself. Two,
don’t be afraid to fail and re-evaluate along your career journey.
One of the most valuable things
you can do early in your career is
to figure out what energizes you
and what doesn’t. You’re in charge
of your own development, and
You and UFA.
sometimes that means shaping a
role that reflects your values and
strengths and gives you purpose,”
Thun says.
“Third, build capabilities
that are attractive to an employer, drawing from past
work experience and academic
credentials, or say yes to handson learning opportunities and
embrace challenges beyond your
comfort zone.”
Good advice whether you’re
urban or rural.
Purpose. Reward. Roots.
Find it all here.
Visit UFA.com/Careers for more information.
