Recognized as one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers (2025):
By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Mar 31, 2025)
Here are some of the reasons why Bluedrop ISM Ltd. was selected as one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers (2025):
- Bluedrop ISM recognizes employees for outstanding performance through with a variety of awards, including the Top of the Pack award (selected by the CEO), the Value Spot award for exemplifying company values, and "BLUEtiful Awards" for exceptional contributions (past winners have received Aeroplan points from the CEO's personal account, cash bonuses and additional vacation days)
- Bluedrop ISM offers an employee stock option plan, providing each employee with the opportunity to share in the company's long-term success, as well as a range of additional financial incentives, including signing bonuses for some positions, year-end bonuses for all, and referral bonuses of up to $2,500
- Bluedrop ISM runs a unique Giving Bank program, providing each employee with $500 annually to donate to charities of their choice -- employees can also boost their involvement through the True Blue committee, which brings the organization's core value of "being compassionate always" to life

Bluedrop ISM team members gather for lunch at a local restaurant

Bluedrop ISM team members gather for lunch at a local restaurant

Bluedrop ISM team members gather for lunch at a local restaurant
Highlights
Industry | Software |
Established in Canada | 1994 |
Parent company | BPLI |
Parent company head office | St. John's NL |
Major Canadian locations | St. John's NL |
Full-time employees in Canada | 53 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 1 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 42 years |
Longest serving employee | 19 years |
Benefits note | Bluedrop ISM Ltd. has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position |
Flexible work options | hybrid work option, flexible work hours, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), telecommuting |
Long-term savings | matching RSP |
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 50% of the premiums |
Health spending account | up to $250 each year |
Wellness spending account | up to $250 each year |
Mental health practitioner benefit | up to $500 each year |
Maternity top-up (mothers) | up to 80% of salary for 15 weeks |
Parental top-up (mothers) | up to 80% of salary for 5 weeks |
Parental top-up (fathers) | up to 80% of salary for 12 weeks |
Adoption top-up | up to 80% of salary for 12 weeks |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Outside survey period | outside consultant surveys are held every 12 months |
Employee performance reviews | employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months |
In-house training initiatives | in-house training, online training, mentoring, leadership development programs, paid internships |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Employee charitable involvement | employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 3 paid days) |
Recognized as one of Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers (2025):
By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Apr 7, 2025)
Here are some of the reasons why Bluedrop ISM Ltd. was selected as one of Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers (2025):
- Bluedrop ISM rewards employees for a job well done through a variety of awards, including the Top of the Pack award (selected by the CEO), the Value Spot award for displaying the company's values, and "BLUEtiful Awards" for two exceptional employees (Aeroplan points from the CEO's personal account, a cash bonus and additional vacation days)
- Bluedrop ISM helps employees save for life after work through a matching RSP contribution program -- employees also share in the company's success through generous year-end bonuses
- Bluedrop ISM supports employees starting start a family with maternity and parental leave top-up for new mothers (to 80 per cent of salary for up to 20 weeks) and parental top-up for fathers and adoptive parents (to 80 per cent of salary for up to 12 weeks)

Bluedrop ISM employees participate in the Polka Dot Trot fundraiser

Bluedrop ISM employees participate in the Polka Dot Trot fundraiser

Bluedrop ISM employees participate in the Polka Dot Trot fundraiser
Highlights
Industry | Software |
Established in Canada | 1994 |
Parent company | BPLI |
Parent company head office | St. John's NL |
Major Canadian locations | St. John's NL |
Full-time employees in Canada | 53 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 1 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 42 years |
Longest serving employee | 19 years |
Long-term savings | matching RSP |
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 50% of the premiums |
Flexible work options | hybrid work option, flexible work hours, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), telecommuting |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
In-house training initiatives | in-house training, online training, mentoring, leadership development programs, paid internships |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Performance recognition | individual performance bonuses, on-the-spot rewards, peer-to-peer recognition awards, tailored and unique rewards (e.g. travel), long-service awards |
The Career Directory
Bluedrop ISM Ltd. has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Software |
Full-time employees in Canada | 1 to 50 |
Parent company | BPLI |
Parent company head office | St. John's NL |
Major Canadian locations | St. John's NL |
Student opportunities | paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities |
Training | subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, leadership training |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Typical new grad positions | Junior Full Stack Developer |
Starting salary | $50K to $60K |
Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, employees receive paid time off to volunteer |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Academic fields recruited
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Bachelor of Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical
- Mechanical
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Bachelor of Science
- Computer Science
Recruits at these schools
- College of the North Atlantic
- Memorial University