About us
At Wawanesa, we believe a great workplace culture makes all the difference. We have a friendly, inclusive, and caring environment where we want people to feel they belong. Our employees are celebrated and rewarded for their hard work because we know that when we take care of them, they take care of our members – it's that simple.
Our values guide everything we do. They shape how we treat one another and how we do business. We pride ourselves on being open, fair, and collaborative. For over 128 years, we've stuck to these principles – ever since 20 farmers in the small village of Wawanesa, Manitoba came together to create something different – a mutual insurance company, where the goal wasn't just profit, but community. They promised to share the risk so that no one would be left destitute if disaster struck, like a fire destroying a farmer's thresher.
Today, we're proud to operate as Canada's largest mutual insurance company, where every dollar we collect goes right back into paying claims, keeping our rates fair, and creating products that our members need. We serve more than 1.7 million members nationwide – alongside our Life company and subsidiary Western Financial Group – offering business, farm, home, life and group and auto insurance. Our employees play a critical role in making this possible.
History of Wawanesa Our values
What you’ll find in our offices
At Wawanesa, we're all about making sure our employees have the tools and spaces they need to thrive. We offer a comfortable, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere for our 3,600+ employees in our offices across Canada.
When you join Wawanesa, you'll have access to a range of amenities designed to make your workday even better:
Modern workstations
with height-adjustable desks and multiple monitors, perfect for all kinds of work styles.
Wellness and private phone rooms
because we know how important it is to take care of yourself and find some quiet time when you need it.
Plenty of seating and meeting spaces
that encourage creativity and teamwork – perfect for collaborating with colleagues.
Gym amenities
to keep you feeling your best, both physically and mentally.
Cozy kitchen areas
where you can relax, recharge, and enjoy a snack or meal.
Secure bike lockups
for cycling enthusiasts who prefer to pedal their way to work.
Our Winnipeg headquarters
In March 2024, we officially opened our new national headquarters in downtown Winnipeg. Built specifically for Wawanesa, our 21-storey, environmentally sustainable headquarters features nearly 350,000 square feet of leading-edge workspace for our employees.
Our new headquarters was built to accommodate our growing workforce, which doubled in size over the last decade. The building also brings together employees – previously spread across eight different office locations in Winnipeg – together under one roof. Today, nearly a third of our Wawanesa employees work at our headquarters in Winnipeg.
This state-of-the-art building includes all the amenities you read about above, plus more:
- A floor for large meetings, townhalls, and multi-group functions, offering panoramic views of the prairie skyline
- A training and development floor, with state-of-the-art technology and exhibits of Wawanesa's history
- A café on-site with healthy food options and compostable serving-ware, consistent with the company's focus on environmental sustainability
- A health & wellness floor, known as the Oak Wellness Centre, with fitness equipment, wellness consultation rooms, and fitness studio for exercise classes
- Connection to the buzz and excitement of True North Square – a collection of mixed-use buildings and a gathering place in the city's downtown centre – as well as Winnipeg's skywalk system, offering easy access to the city's vibrant culture and amenities
We're proud to be a top employer
Over the past few years, we've earned recognition as a top employer from several respected organizations. Each award has its own unique set of criteria, and they all highlight what makes our company truly great to work for – things like employee engagement, benefits, work-life balance, professional growth opportunities, and a positive company culture.
We couldn't have earned these honours without the passion and dedication of our employees. Together, we make Wawanesa something special!
Here are the top employer designations we've received:
2024
Manitoba Top Employer
Forbes Canada’s Best Employers
Forbes Best Employer for Diversity in Canada
Kincentric Best Employer
2023
Manitoba Top Employer
Forbes Canada’s Best Employers
Forbes Best Employer for Diversity in Canada
2022
Manitoba Top Employer
Forbes Canada’s Best Employers
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