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100%
job-related tuition subsidies
certifications and has taken
university management courses
supported by the county. He is also
continuing his education working
towards a bachelor’s degree in
English, with those courses being
75 per cent covered.
Strathcona County is also
committed to the mental health of
its employees and their families,
offering 14 mental health supports
for promotion and prevention,
early intervention and ongoing
supports. Its Employee and Family
Assistance Program (EFAP) is
available to all county staff –
including hourly employees – and
their spouse and dependent
children.
As well, it has two peer support
teams made up of employees
trained in crisis counselling who
help their peers coping with
difficult or stressful situations.
“We really support our staff here,”
Chaffee says.
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730
jobs available last year
73%
employee engagement rate in
2023 (12% increase from 2021)
14
mental health support
programs for staff
Many Strathcona County employees work at the Community Centre, in the heart of Sherwood Park.
