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

For repeat champion Strangeloop, it's all about homeyness, free breakfast, and ping-pong in the boardroom.
Number of employees: 35
Head office: Vancouver
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"There are no managerial types hovering over shoulders here, just clearly set goals for the day, week, month and quarter up on the walls for…

“As immigrants, we need to feel we belong. I worked at five companies before Kryton, but it was only here I felt I truly belonged.”
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At Summerland & District Credit Union, a day at the office is like spending time with family.
Number of employees: 39
Head office: Summerland
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"If we can’t work with nice people, then we don’t want to do it,” explains COO Christine Stoneman.
Number of employees: 71
Head office: Victoria
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"We are allowed to be sick and are not given a hard time over it,” says one employee. “They treat us like adults."
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“Habanero is one of the most open companies I have ever worked for. I could approach anyone in the company and be honest with them…

“Of the 10 employee changes proposed last year,” says president Matthew Eichhorst, “we implemented eight by Christmas.”
Number of employees: 65 in B.C.
Head office: Vancouver
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“It’s all about communication in here,” says receptionist Sue Cartwright. “We’re taken care of here, and that is a really nice thing.”
Number of employees: 47Head…

At Kumsheen, river guides help in the dish pit, campground staff program computers, and restaurant staff help in the office.
Number of employees: 55
Head office: Lytton
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2009 Best Companies to Work for in B.C. Over 100 Employees