I feel incredibly fortunate to have an employer like Alberta Health Services that’s not only dedicated to our patients, but also to our members of the Canadian Forces. As an army officer, we have opportunities to attend leadership and professional development training opportunities. A lot of the planning and communications that are required on the battlefield is directly transferrable into any business atmosphere, including Alberta Health Services.

Andrew Beauchamp, AHS Human Resources Senior Advisor, and member of the Calgary Highlanders infantry unit Alberta Health Services

In 2016, we received the Canadian Forces Liaison Council (CFLC) Employer Support Award for supporting more than 100 employees to attend military training and operations. Through AHS’ Leave of Absence Policy, reservists are provided unpaid leaves of absence after the first year of employment to participate in military training and operations.

Alberta's Lt-Gov. Lois E. Mitchell, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, presents a CFLC Employer Support Award to Todd Gilchrist, Vice President of People, Legal, and Privacy for AHS. With them in uniform, from left, are: Capt. Kris Van Apeldoorn, Capt. Rob Caswell, and Maj. Drew Beauchamp.

We support our troops