Alberta's Top Employers (2026) Magazine - Magazine - Page 67
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ALBERTA’S TOP EMPLOYERS (2026)
36,652
job applications received
last year
$
750
health spending account
$
2,500
mental health
practitioner benefit
400+
community initiatives
helped last year
“There’s never been a better
time to be at UFA. We’re in a
period of growth and our culture
is based on growing together,”
says Thun. “We are growing at a
time when many organizations
are shrinking. What I think
UFA Co-operative encourages all employees to share their feedback and suggestions, regardless of their role
at the organization.
differentiates us is there is a lot
of mutual respect. We want to see
others be successful.”
But make no mistake, UFA is
not all accolades and hand claps,
he says. “You have to achieve
something. The purpose of
You and UFA.
the co-operative is to support
agricultural communities and
rural lifestyles, ensuring they
thrive for generations to come.”
For Thun, the concept of
community encompasses both
UFA members and employees
— listening, learning and growing
from each other. “I’ve got 1,200
employees who are mentoring me
and making me a better leader,”
says Thun.
“I have felt the love,” adds
Brown. “It makes your day.”
Purpose. Reward. Roots.
Find it all here.
Visit UFA.com/Careers for more information.
