More than a dozen BC workplaces were recognized for how well employees are treated in MediaCorp Canada’s new list of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
Government positions appear to be some of the province’s best, with the BC Public Service and one health authority recognized for bolstering workers’ well-being. Some BC-grown private sector companies, including a Burnaby-based law software company and a well-known credit union, also got the nod.
If you’re planning on job hunting in 2025, these employers may be a good place to start.
Interns at the BC Public Service (MediaCorp Canada Inc)
This refers to the employer of provincial government staff, accounting for nearly 38,000 positions across BC. These workers, primarily based in Victoria and Vancouver, enjoy generous parental benefits. New mothers get a full year of maternity top-up to 75% of their salary. New fathers and adoptive parents are eligible for 75% of their salary for up to 35 weeks.
This legal software company, headquartered in Burnaby, was recognized for its new peer partnership program, in which employees are paired up based on common interests or focus.
Kelowna General Hospital. (Interior Health/X)
This government entity employs most hospital-based healthcare workers in the Interior of BC. Nurses, imaging technicians, and administrative staff are all hired by Interior Health, which has over 18,000 employees. It provides retirement planning assistance, including generous contributions to a defined benefit pension plan.
This portfolio management company gives workers two paid days off per year to volunteer in their community.
Workers get five paid days of holiday when the office shuts down at Christmas in addition to their regular vacation entitlement.
MS Regatta (left) and Grand Classica (right) at Seaspan’s North Vancouver shipyards. (Kevin Reimer/Instagram)
This North Vancouver freight transportation company awards employees $1,000 to $1,500 for every new hire they recruit.
This Vancouver engineering firm specializing in surveying and mapping services has an on-site fitness facility with instructor-led classes. Employees get a discounted membership.
This Vancouver-based software solutions company was recognized for its attitude to remote work. Flexible work locations and hours earned it a spot on the list.
Courtyard Residence at SFU Burnaby (Ledcor Group)
This Metro Vancouver post-secondary institution got the nod for training opportunities offered to staff. Employees get full tuition subsidies, subsidies for professional accreditations and leadership training, and in-house and online training options.
This Vancouver-headquartered mining company gives workers a discount at the neighbouring YWCA gym and pool.
This charity’s head office in Burnaby has a dedicated “Zen Den,” where instructors lead yoga, meditation, and mindfulness sessions.
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Formerly called Vancouver City Savings Credit Union, this financial institution offers a parental leave top-up of up to 85% of an employee’s salary.
This timber company focuses on training young workers through paid internships and apprenticeships for forestry and accounting students.