Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2023) and BC's Top Employers (2022):
Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Nov 17, 2022)
Here are some of the reasons why iQmetrix was selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2023) and BC's Top Employers (2022):
- iQmetrix currently maintains a charitable focus on food insecurity in Canada and facilitates employee efforts to give back to the community with six paid days off to volunteer and matching employee donations (with no set limit on the company match)
- iQmetrix recently increased its top-up policy from 75 per cent to 90 per cent, offering new mothers with 51 weeks of paid time off and 34 weeks for new fathers and adoptive parents -- the company also provides new parents with 10 extra paid days off to welcome their new addition (taken in the form of additional weeks of vacation)
- iQmetrix encourages employees to put their health first with an unlimited paid sick day policy and coverage for mental health services as part of its benefits plan (up to $1,000 annually)

iQmetrix employees collaborate at the Vancouver office
Employer Background
Industry | Computer software |
Established in Canada | 1999 |
Parent company | Chrysalis |
Parent company head office | Vancouver BC |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Vancouver BC, Regina SK, Winnipeg MB |
Full-time employees in Canada | 368 |
Full-time employees worldwide | 418 |
Workforce engaged on a contract basis | 9.8% |
Average age of employees in Canada | 37 years |
Longest serving employee | 26 years |
Work Environment Rating: A
Hybrid work | return-to-office plan includes fully remote work options as well as hybrid |
Flexible work options | flexible work hours, telecommuting, reduced summer hours |
Commuter amenities | walk to public transit, transit subsidies, free parking, subsidized parking, electric vehicle charging stations, secure/sheltered bicycle parking, nearby bike sharing station, corporate ride-sharing account |
Onsite workplace features | waterfront office tower is open concept and features 360-degree views of Vancouver's skyline, inside, the workplace features communal kitchens, a Zen room for meditation or quiet, telecommuter workstations, sit-stand workstations, private phone booth, nap room, sleep pods, religious observance room, self-serve lunchroom, outdoor patio, discounts at local restaurants |
Employee lounge amenities | comfortable seating, fireplace, music, television, video games, board games, table tennis |
Snacks available | cereals, bread, bars, chips, fruits, fruit snacks, milk, nitro coffee, an assortment of soft drinks and beverages (beer keg, wine) |
Onsite fitness facility | shared-use facility, free membership, treadmills, stationary bikes, stairmasters, elliptical trainers, rowing machines, weights, shower facilities, boxing equipment |
Work Atmosphere & Communications Rating: A
Employee social committee name | Culture Club (est. 2020) |
Past social events | trivia events, Jackbox game sessions, Friday happy hours, pumpkin carving, Easter egg painting, Halloween competitions, holiday meal subsidy, home deliveries of summer and winter care packages |
Cultural aspects | casual dress (e.g. jeans) daily, music while working, concierge services available, employee sports teams |
Employee communications | intranet site, company newsletter, traditional/email suggestion box, internal social media |
Other in-house communications | weekly Friday "wrap-up" meetings with the CEO |
Financial Benefits & Compensation Rating: B+
Outside salary surveys | participates in outside salary surveys every 12 months |
Employee salary reviews | individual salaries are reviewed every 6 months |
Long-term savings | matching RSP |
Long-term planning | retirement planning assistance, phased-in retirement work options, life & disability insurance |
Share purchase plan | available to all employees |
Profit-sharing plan | available to all employees |
Referral bonuses (max) | new employee referral bonuses (up to $500) for some positions |
Signing bonuses | available for some positions |
Health & Family-Friendly Benefits Rating: A
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums |
Minimum hours worked for coverage | 30 hours per week |
Waiting period | there is no waiting period for coverage |
Family coverage option | yes |
Dental coverage | routine, restorative, orthodontics |
Eyecare | $400 every 2 years |
Health plan includes | traditional coverage (e.g. prescription drugs), employee assistance (EAP) plan, semi-private hospital room, physiotherapy, medical travel insurance, homecare, medical equipment and supplies, massage therapy, nutrition planning, osteopathy, chiropractor, alternative coverage (e.g. acupuncture, naturopathy), virtual healthcare services |
Mental health practitioner benefit | up to $1,000 each year |
Additional health and wellness initiatives | employee-run iQinclusive group focused on fostering well-being |
Maternity top-up (mothers) | up to 90% of salary for 17 weeks |
Parental top-up (mothers) | up to 90% of salary for 34 weeks |
Parental top-up (fathers) | up to 90% of salary for 34 weeks |
Adoption top-up | up to 90% of salary for 34 weeks |
Additional family-friendly benefits | extended parental leave to unpaid leave, phased-in return to work for new parents |
Additional family-friendly information | new parents receive 10 additional paid days off (taken as additional weeks of vacation) |
Vacation & Personal Time-Off Rating: B+
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Vacation jump | vacation increases after 8 years of employment |
Maximum vacation allowance | employees move to a maximum of 4 weeks of vacation over their career |
Previous experience | considers previous work experience when setting annual vacation for new employees |
Paid summer shutdown | employees receive 3 days off during the summer months |
Paid holiday shutdown | during the Christmas to New Year's holiday break, employees receive an additional 3 days off |
Unpaid leave maximum | 6 months |
Additional time-off information | is moving to an unlimited time off policy for eligible staff in 2023, employees are eligible for a 7-week paid sabbatical leave after 7 years of employment (and every seventh year thereafter) |
Employee Engagement & Performance Rating: B+
Employee performance reviews | employees receive individual performance reviews every 6 months |
Managers receive performance review training | yes |
360° feedback option | as part of the review process, performance feedback is also solicited from co-workers and other managers familiar with each employee's work |
Confidential employee feedback | employees can also provide confidential feedback on their manager's performance |
Exit interview | exit interview option is available for departing employees |
Performance recognition | online recognition platform, peer-to-peer recognition awards, long-service awards, tailored and unique rewards (e.g. travel), Joycee Award to recognize unsung heroes, Rookie of the Year |
In-house survey period | in-house surveys are conducted every 1 month |
Training & Skills Development Rating: B+
Career planning | in-house career planning services, online employee skills inventory |
In-house training initiatives | mentoring, in-house training, online training, paid internships, subsidies for professional accreditation |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Community Involvement Rating: A
Scope of charitable involvement | local, national, international |
Employee charitable involvement | employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 6 paid days) |
Total employee volunteer hours (on company time) | over 6,500 hours last year |
Total number of charities supported last year | approximately 45 charitable and community organizations were supported last year |
Some of the community organizations supported | Red Cross India, Indian Residential School Survivors Society, BC Search and Rescue, Wahbung Abinoonjiiag |
Charitable giving | matches employee donations |
Community highlight | iQmetrix's charitable focus is food insecurity in Canada. The company does not maintain a set limit when matching employee donations. |
Recognized as one of Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers (2022):
Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Apr 4, 2022)
Here are some of the reasons why iQmetrix was selected as one of Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers (2022):
- iQmetrix offers exceptional family-friendly benefits, including a lifetime maximum of $25,000 for IVF if needed, maternity and parental leave top-up ranging from 34 weeks to 51 weeks, and an option for new parents to phase in their return to work
- iQmetrix helped foster positive social connections over the past year, hosting a variety of virtual events including trivia Tuesdays, escape rooms, online Olympics, weekly happy hours, and winter and summer care package deliveries

Staff members at iQmetrix
Highlights
Industry | Computer software |
Established in Canada | 1999 |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Vancouver BC, Regina SK, Winnipeg MB |
Full-time employees in Canada | 349 |
Full-time employee growth in the past year | 10.3 % |
Average age of employees in Canada | 39.97 years |
Longest serving employee | 25 years |
Long-term savings | matching RSP |
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums |
Flexible work options | flexible work hours, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), telecommuting |
Vacation allowance | leadership training |
Related tuition subsidies | employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year |
Annual tuition maximum | employer pays up to $10,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year |
Performance recognition | on-the-spot rewards, peer-to-peer recognition awards, tailored and unique rewards (e.g. travel), long-service awards |
The Career Directory
iQmetrix has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.

iQmetrix employees in their open concept desk spaces in the Vancouver office
Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Computer software |
Full-time employees in Canada | 251 to 500 |
Parent company | Chrysalis |
Parent company head office | Vancouver BC |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Vancouver BC, Regina SK, Winnipeg MB |
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 | Sales Representative, Junior Software Developer, Software Support Specialist |
Starting salary | $60K to $65K |
Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, transit subsidies, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 6 paid days) |
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 Science
- Computer Science
Recruits at these schools
- British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Red River College
- Simon Fraser University
- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
- University of British Columbia
- University of Manitoba
- University of Regina