Top Employer: Douglas College

Recognized as one of BC's Top Employers (2025):

Here are some of the reasons why Douglas College was selected as one of BC's Top Employers (2025):

Douglas College helps employees plan for a secure future with contributions to a defined benefit pension plan
Douglas College supports hybrid work options for eligible roles and eases the commute for those working on-site with transit subsidies and free or subsidized parking -- on-campus amenities include a variety of diverse food options, on-site child care, a multipurpose Aboriginal Gathering Place facility, and free access to the college's fully equipped fitness facility
Douglas College maintains a health and wellness newsletter to share information on related events and available wellness benefits -- events and initiatives include regular visits with therapy dogs from the Pacific Assistance Dogs Society and a summer fitness challenge to encourage physical activity

Douglas College staff connect at the organization's annual holiday celebration

Industry	Post secondary schools, college
Established in Canada	1970
Major Canadian locations	Coquitlam BC, New Westminster BC
Full-time employees in Canada	1,179
Part-time employees in Canada	847
Average age of employees in Canada	44.64 years
Longest serving employee	49.37 years
Benefits note	Douglas College has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position
Flexible work options	hybrid work option, flexible work hours, 35-hour work week (with full pay), shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), telecommuting
Long-term savings	defined-benefit (DB) pension
Health plan premium	as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums
Mental health practitioner benefit	up to $1,000 each year
Maternity top-up (mothers)	up to 75% of salary for 17 weeks
Parental top-up (mothers)	up to 75% of salary for 35 weeks
Parental top-up (fathers)	up to 75% of salary for 35 weeks
Adoption top-up	up to 75% of salary for 35 weeks
Vacation allowance	new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
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
Related tuition subsidies	employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year
Employee charitable involvement	employees are involved in selection of charities

Employees at Douglas College

Industry	Post secondary schools, college
Full-time employees in Canada	1,001 to 2,500
Major Canadian locations	Coquitlam BC, New Westminster BC
Student opportunities	paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities
Training	subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, in-house career planning services, leadership training
Tuition subsidies (related to job)	yes
Typical new grad positions	Program Assistant, Departmental Assistant
Starting salary	$50K to $60K
Work benefits	health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, transit subsidies
Vacation allowance	new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job