2008 Best Companies to Work for in B.C.
What did we find in our seventh survey of the best and brightest in B.C. employment? That a rewarding workplace is less complicated than it seems. And that, right now in Vancouver, gamers are king.
Most of us like our jobs – after all, we’re free to go elsewhere if we don’t. But how many can say we actually work for the best company in the province? Our annual Best Companies to Work for in B.C. survey is open to all comers, and this year more than 100 employers thought they should be in the running. Ninety-two companies met the basic criteria, and from those we narrowed it down to the top 20: 10 companies with fewer than 100 employees and 10 with more than 100 employees.
Next Level Games Inc.
Best places to work
Number of Employees: 114 Head Office: Vancouver
"Creating a personal development plan here isn’t about figuring out what work you’re going to...
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Cactus Restaurants Ltd.
Number of Employees: 2,000 Head Office: Vancouver
“Cactus is a B.C. business and is growing like crazy. The opportunity to gain great experience is right...
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Microsoft Canada Development Centre
Number of Employees: 365Head Office: Richmond
“Employees are made to feel that this is their company and that they are responsible for it. Leadership supports employees...
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Odlum Brown Ltd.
During the financial crisis, Odlum Brown was able to avoid layoffs and maintain salary levels, shareholder payouts and profit sharing. No surprise, then, that retention...
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Flight Centre North America
Number of Employees: 3,000 (400 in B.C.) Head Office: Vancouver
“There are amazing advancement opportunities, and so many people make tons of money, which is...
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Strangeloop Networks Inc.
Congratulations to Strangeloop Networks, #2 in 2011's Most Innovative Companies in B.C.
(More: 2011 BCBusiness Guide to Innovation)
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Chemistry Consulting Group Inc.
Number of Employees: 43 Head Office: Victoria
“The partners are caring, supportive and flexible and always thank me for work that I do, no matter how...
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The Personnel Department
Number of Employees: 37 Head Office: Vancouver
“I was given the opportunity to master a new credential that would allow me to continue to be part...
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Summerland and District Credit Union
Number of Employees: 40 Head Office: Summerland
“Everyone in the company knows my family by name. My children feel welcome here. So does my dog.”
The goal...
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Nexon Publishing North America
Number of Employees: 96 Head Office: Vancouver
“The big emphasis on quality of life is unique in this industry. I get up and there’s no...
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Sights and Sounds from Best Companies 2008
In its seventh year, the BCBusiness Best Companies to Work for in B.C. gala saw the surprise victory of a newcomer and, perhaps, the birth...
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Best Companies 2008 Slideshow
A slideshow of winners from the 2008 Best Companies to Work for in B.C. gala, presented by BCBusiness magazine at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Thanks...
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