2009 Best Companies to Work for in BC: Over 100 Employees

The Vancouver-based franchisor added three B.C. locations this year. With that expansion comes a strong focus on employee retention.
Number of employees: 250
Head office: Vancouver
Quote: “My…

Employees at Integris are likely to mention the company’s compassion and community involvement than its generous compensation package.
Number of employees: 172
Head office: Prince George
Quote: “There…

Staff say having Canada’s only Iron Chef in the kitchen is a bonus in itself. Rob Feenie joined the organization as food concept architect in…

An open-door policy among managers that encourages employees to share ideas, which are rarely rejected outright.
Number of employees: 117
Head office: Vancouver
Quote: “Concert has built a…

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…

“If it is important to the employees, it is important to the Great Little Box Company,” reports one survey respondent.
Number of employees: 202
Head office: Richmond
Quote:…

Growth topping 10 per cent a year has propelled Canstar to annual revenues in excess of $20 million, while the number of employees has grown…

The company augments a generous benefits package with concerted efforts toward employee development and recognition, including counselling, annual travel conferences, and trips.
Number of Employees: 380…

Before the day’s work starts, teams hold “scrums,” where anyone can bring up ideas, roadblocks, inspiration or advice, which keeps staff informed about how their…

The thing that keeps this workplace swinging is connectivity. The research centre runs a bus service to help its Lower Mainland workers get to the…

2009 Best Companies to Work for in B.C.
Under 100 Employees