Top Employer: Solotech Inc.

Recognized as one of Montreal's Top Employers (2023):

Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Feb 27, 2023)

Here are some of the reasons why Solotech Inc. was selected as one of Montreal's Top Employers (2023):

Solotech offers hybrid work options as well as a number of onsite amenities -- when working from the office, employees can take advantage of a market style cafeteria with subsidized meals, a unique "Jam Room" fully equipped with music equipment (drums, microphones, guitars, mixing consoles), and an onsite fitness facility, with yoga and bootcamp classes
Solotech recently implemented maternity and parental leave top-up in support of new parents, providing 80 per cent of salary for 15 weeks for mothers, fathers, and adoptive parents -- and offers the option to phase-in their return to work
Solotech offers resources to help employees manage their health and wellness, including a dedicated wellness guide, access to 24/7 virtual health care, training on positive mental health, and coverage for mental health services (up to $1,250)

Staff members at Solotech

Highlights

Industry	Audio video equipment and services
Established in Canada	1977
Major Canadian hiring locations	Halifax NS, Calgary AB, Chicoutimi QC, Ottawa ON, Toronto ON, Québec QC, Montréal QC
Full-time employees in Canada	884
Part-time employees in Canada	14
Average age of employees in Canada	40.5 years
Longest serving employee	44.7 years
Hybrid work	created a telework policy for all employees, provides technology (chair, monitors, laptop, headphones) and employees determine which workstation (home or office) to equip
Flexible work options	flexible work hours, 35-hour work week (with full pay), shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), compressed work week, telecommuting, earned days off program
Long-term savings	matching RSP
Health plan premium	as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 75% of the premiums
Mental health practitioner benefit	up to $1,250 each year
Maternity top-up (mothers)	up to 80% of salary for 15 weeks
Parental top-up (fathers)	up to 80% of salary for 15 weeks
Adoption top-up	up to 80% of salary for 15 weeks
Vacation allowance	new employees receive 2 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
Outside survey period	outside consultant surveys are held every 24 months
Employee performance reviews	employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months
In-house training initiatives	apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, in-house training, online training, mentoring, paid internships
Related tuition subsidies	employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year
Annual tuition maximum	employer pays up to $1,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year
Employee charitable involvement	employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer

The Career Directory

Solotech Inc. has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.

Solotech employee during a show preparation

Highlights for New Grads

Industry	Audio video equipment and services
Full-time employees in Canada	751 to 1,000
Major Canadian hiring locations	Halifax NS, Calgary AB, Chicoutimi QC, Ottawa ON, Toronto ON, Québec QC, Montréal QC
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
Annual tuition maximum	employer pays up to $1,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year
Typical new grad positions	Talent Acquisition Sourcer, Process Optimisation Analyst, Junior Programmer Analyst, Junior Accountant, Service Solutions, Software Developer, BI Analyst & Assets Performance, Project Coordinator, Audiovisual Programmer, Audiovisual Drafter, Audiovisual Workshop Technician, Audiovisual Production Technician, Audiovisual Installation Technician, Audiovisual Service Technician
Work benefits	health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, transit subsidies, employees receive paid time off to volunteer
Vacation allowance	new employees receive 2 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

Academic fields recruited

Bachelor of Arts
- Business
- Human Resources
- Industrial Relations
- Journalism
- Music
- Psychology
- Public Relations / Communications
Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- Marketing
Bachelor of Engineering
- Architectural / Building / Construction
- Industrial Engineering
Bachelor of Science
- Computer Science
- Psychology
Community College Diploma
- Accounting
- Audio/Video Technician
- Autocad
- Communications / Public Relations
- Drama / Performing Arts
- Electronics Technician
- Engineering Technician
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Journalism
- Music
- Office Administration
- Photography
- Purchasing / Logistics
- TV/Radio Arts / Broadcast
Professional Accreditation
- Cisco Certifications
- Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS)
- Other Business / Technical/ Industry Certifications
Secondary Education
- High School Diploma

Recruits at these schools

Algonquin College

Concordia University

École de technologie supérieure

HEC Montréal

Humber College

La Cité collégiale

McGill University

Polytechnique Montréal

Seneca College

Toronto Metropolitan University

Université de Montréal

Université de Sherbrooke

Université du Québec à Montréal

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