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SASKATCHEWAN’S TOP EMPLOYERS (2025)
Mutual care is the secret to staff satisfaction at STF
W
hen Bobbi
Taillefer joined
the Saskatchewan
Teachers’
Federation four years ago, the
executive director made time to
meet with every employee for 15
minutes and get a better understanding of what energizes them
as people.
What struck her most was
how – though the team came from
a diverse range of backgrounds
and skill sets – they all shared the
same passion for supporting the
province’s teachers.
“They all believed in public
education, and they all loved
working here,” says Taillefer. “I
wanted to make sure they continued to grow by learning what
motivated them in terms of their
dedication.”
It’s no surprise then that when
Sherry Gao joined the team as
a pension technician in 2023,
Taillefer took the time to meet
with her one-on-one.
“That was pretty amazing – not
many organizations make the
time to pay close attention to
new employees,” says the junior
investment analyst. “It gave me a
little taste of the culture within
our entire organization.”
Passionate about the security
that financial management
provides, Gao is always happy to
walk members through the details
of their pensions – especially as
finances can be difficult to discuss.
“Money is always a very sensitive
topic,” says Gao. “I realize every
single decision regarding their
pension is very big, and those
decisions have a long-term impact.
This is about a secure future for all
of our teachers.”
Having a team of experts
focused on members’ pensions is
peace of mind for the teachers and
allows them – and federation staff
– to focus on what they do best.
“Our futures are taken care
of, so I can put my time and my
efforts into what I’m doing now,”
says Gao. “I don’t have to worry
about 20 or 30 years down the line,
which is amazing.”
Our futures are taken care
of, so I can put my time and
my efforts into what I’m
doing now. I don’t have to
worry about 20 or 30 years
down the line, which is
amazing.
— Sherry Gao
Junior Investment Analyst
Employees at Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation share a passion for supporting and uplifting teachers
throughout the province of Saskatchewan.
Returning the dedication to
teachers back to staff through
benefits like tuition subsidies,
flexible schedules, 20 paid sick
days, an admirable pension plan,
and more, is how the federation
operates.
“Having those sick days actually
makes us even more productive,”
says Gao. “We know if we’re sick,
we can take care of ourselves
because health is a top priority.”
To be recognized as a top
employer in Saskatchewan is an
honour, says Samantha Becotte,
president of the Saskatchewan
Teachers’ Federation.
“It speaks to the strengths of
federation staff, who work every
day to make this such a desirable
place for people from all walks
of life to spend their careers,”
