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The University of Calgary is a research university that serves approximately 30,000 students in undergraduate, graduate and professional programs.

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University of Calgary staff share ideas with industry peers at the Support Staff Learning Exchange event   (Photo credit: Riley Brandt)

Recognized as one of Alberta's Top Employers (2025):

By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Jan 27, 2025)

Here are some of the reasons why University of Calgary was selected as one of Alberta's Top Employers (2025):

  • University of Calgary supports employees' retirement planning with dedicated resources, pension information sessions, and workshops hosted by certified financial planners -- the university also helps employees build retirement savings through a defined benefit pension plan
  • University of Calgary's comprehensive mental health strategy includes awareness events for students, staff and faculty, workshops, training and resources, and the UFlourish expo (a series of wellness activities and events focused on building positive mental health)
  • University of Calgary helps employees maintain their exercise regime with subsidized access to its extensive fitness facilities, which feature the Olympic Oval (skating and speed skating), a climbing and bouldering wall, intramural teams, and outdoor equipment rentals (from kayaks to snowshoes)
Employees of the Quantum Lab interdisciplinary research group, based at the Institute for Quantum Science and Technology at the University of Calgary   (Photo credit: Riley Brandt)

    Highlights

    Industry Post secondary schools, university
    Established in Canada 1966
    Major Canadian locations Calgary AB
    Full-time employees in Canada 6,260
    Part-time employees in Canada 351
    Average age of employees in Canada 45.95 years
    Longest serving employee 54.66 years
    Benefits note University of Calgary has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position
    Flexible work options hybrid work option, flexible work hours, 35-hour work week (with full pay), compressed work week, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), telecommuting, earned days off program
    Long-term savings defined-benefit (DB) pension
    Health plan premium as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 98.7% of the premiums
    Mental health practitioner benefit up to $800 each year
    Maternity top-up (mothers) up to 95% of salary for 18 weeks
    Parental top-up (fathers) up to 95% of salary for 18 weeks
    Adoption top-up up to 95% of salary for 18 weeks
    Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
    Outside survey period outside consultant surveys are held every 12 months
    Employee performance reviews employees receive individual performance reviews every 6 months
    In-house training initiatives apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, in-house training, online training, mentoring, leadership development programs
    Tuition subsidies (related to job) yes

    Recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers (2025):

    By Kristina Leung, Chantel Watkins, and Cypress Weston, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Feb 24, 2025)

    Here are some of the reasons why University of Calgary was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers (2025):

    • University of Calgary supports a Presidential Task Force on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility with a mandate to undertake consultative engagements with the university's representative bodies and wider communities, conduct internal and external research, analyze EDI data, and make recommendations for the adoption of an institutional strategy and action and implementation plan
    • University of Calgary participates in the inclusive excellence cluster hiring initiative, which aims to create more equitable pathways for underrepresented groups -- as part of its commitment, the university will hire 45 diverse and qualified academics across 12 faculties over the next three years
    • Through University of Calgary's Q Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity, 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and allies are provided a safe space, as well as access to peer support, resources, and opportunities to volunteer in the local community
    University of Calgary employees attend the organization's annual Tea Dance ceremony   (Photo credit: Riley Brandt)

      Highlights

      Industry Post secondary schools, university
      Major Canadian locations Calgary AB
      Full-time employees in Canada 6,260
      Management of diversity and inclusion initiatives vice-provost of Indigenous engagement (champions Indigenous strategy), vice-provost of equity, diversity and inclusion (responsible for driving the university's institutional and community EDI goals), office of equity, diversity and inclusion, Presidential Task Force on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (aims to advance the university’s commitment to a more equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible campus community), newcomer research network (advances knowledge and intercultural practices with newcomers, including immigrants, refugees and international students), many faculties have an associate dean diversity and equity roles
      Performance management and accountability employment equity self-identification survey, applicant equity census, equity, diversity and inclusion dashboard shares the demographics of the student body, faculty, staff, and university leadership
      Employee resource groups Diversity and Equity Network to share information and contribute to the development of best practices
      Noteworthy diversity strategies and policies Indigenous strategic plan (ii'taa'poh'to'p) to guide the university in responding to relevant recommendations in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission report, campus mental health strategy
      Recruitment initiatives recruiting workshops for hiring managers and academic selection committees (includes best practices and implicit bias training), training on equitable and inclusive hiring, inclusive excellence cluster hiring initiative (committed to hiring 45 diverse and qualified academics across 12 faculties over the next three years), Indigenous summer student program offered in partnership with community organizations
      Training and awareness initiatives workshops on a variety of diversity and inclusion topics for staff and faculty, including The Working Mind (to increase mental health awareness and reduce stigma), microaggressions in the workplace, inclusive language, and foundations of equity, diversity, and inclusion, office of Indigenous engagement offers additional learning opportunities on topics such as reconciliation, Indigenous knowledge, and Indigenous relations (how to build relationships with today's communities), Beginning the Journey Towards Reconciliation (online course), Courageous Conversation speaker series (to spark conversation around equity, race, systemic racism and anti-racism)
      Diversity highlights Women's Resource Centre in support of gender equality, annual campus wellness fair to build positive mental health, Writing Symbols Lodge (support service dedicated to creating an inclusive community for Indigenous students and is a place of intercultural learning for the non-Indigenous campus community), The Q Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity, offers diversity awards for employees, students, faculty and teams who have demonstrated a commitment to inclusion and equity on campus, provides intercultural capacity-building grants for individuals who have ideas on how to Indigenize the campus, annual equity, diversity and inclusion week (features a series of keynote presentations), staff wellness centre (services include health promotion, occupational health and ability management)

      The Career Directory

      University of Calgary has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
      University of Calgary employees at the UCalgary Strong festival, celebrating the last day of classes and commemorating the first anniversary of the Brentwood tragedy

        Highlights for New Grads

        Industry Post secondary schools, university
        Full-time employees in Canada 5,001 to 10,000
        Major Canadian locations Calgary AB
        Student opportunities paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities
        Training subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, in-house career planning services, leadership training
        Annual tuition maximum employer pays up to $5,369 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year
        Other info for new grads University of Calgary's Office of Advancement launched a two-year rotational program for recent graduates with a degree in communications. The University also manages a dedicated Indigenous summer student program as well as articling opportunities for those pursuing a career in finance or law.
        Typical new grad positions Assistant Professor, Finance Partner, Research Assistant/Associate, IT Analyst, Student Advisor, Admissions Assistant, Articling (legal and financial), Faculty/Program Assistant, Graduate Program Assistant/Advisor, Lab Technician, Data Analyst, HR Advisor, Director of Development
        Work benefits health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting
        Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

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