Awards of Distinction

Awards are open to all Good Samaritan Employees. Nominations are encouraged from employees, residents and families starting May 16 and closing June 6, 2022. Employee Award Categories Each award is open to one employee across Good Samaritan. Mission Award The mission award recognizes an employee that best exemplifies extending Christian hospitality in a meaningful and....

Able Seaman Thomas A. Born in the UK in 1928, Thomas was called up to Plymouth for basic training at the age of 18 in 1946. It was the ending of WWII. After his 16 weeks of training, Thomas did a short stint on a large minesweeper, clearing mines set by the Germans in shipping....

Lance Corporal Peter Poohkay, Regimental # M65902 Peter joined the Canadian army on July 18, 1941. He underwent basic training in Grande Prairie, Alberta, with the Royal Canadian Artillery (RCA), then onto Brandon, Manitoba, where he joined Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps (RCOC) as a blacksmith/welder. After completing training in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Barriefield and Hamilton, Ontario,....

Good Samaritan recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A day to understand and acknowledge the history and impact that residential schools had on the Indigenous population of Canada. We applaud the Government of Canada for moving in this direction as we agree this recognition is essential to a better future for all Canadians. As....

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March 16, 2021 New partnership agreement serves as an avenue to promote excellence in the health leadership field Ottawa/Edmonton – March 2021, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada has created a new strategic alliance with the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) to increase the leadership capabilities of health care managers in Canada. Through this agreement, participating....

For Immediate Release – November 17, 2020 EDMONTON – After an extensive search, the Board of Directors for The Good Samaritan Society (GSS) and Good Samaritan Canada (GSC) are proud to announce the selection of Dr. Katherine Chubbs as the next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr. Chubbs’ innovative approach to leadership and commitment....

The Good Samaritan Society has retained the services of Optimum Talent to assist with this leadership recruitment.  Please send your resume in Word or PDF format to: pies_edmonton@optimumtalent.com . Copy and Paste the following job title and code and place it in the subject line of your email so they can identify the job and confirm receipt....

Dear Good Samaritan Volunteer, As it is National Volunteer Week, I wanted to send a heartfelt thank you for all of your support. While we can’t currently celebrate with you in person, it was important to me that we were able to say thank you in some way until we can see you again. Over....