Top Employer: Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

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

Here are some of the reasons why Vancouver Fraser Port Authority was selected as one of BC's Top Employers (2023):

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority supports employees who want to start a family with maternity and parental leave top-up for new mothers (up to 50 weeks) and parental top-up for fathers and adoptive parents (up to 35 weeks)
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority's in-house Thrive committee provides tips, advice, and strategies on health and wellness related topics, and organizes activities to encourage healthy behaviours such as guest speakers, fitness classes, and stretch breaks
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority introduced a formal Flexible and Remote Work Program last year to help transition employees back to work -- the program incorporates the advantages of hybrid work realized during the pandemic with the importance of in-person interactions

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority employees use an open meeting space in the company's office

Industry	Port authorities
Major Canadian hiring locations	Vancouver BC
Full-time employees in Canada	452
Average age of employees in Canada	43 years
Longest serving employee	42 years
Benefits note	Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position
Hybrid work	office equipment loan program, ergonomic support, formal Flexible and Remote Work Program
Flexible work options	flexible work hours, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), telecommuting, earned days off program
Long-term savings	matching RSP
Health plan premium	as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 80% of the premiums
Health spending account	up to $400 each year
Mental health practitioner benefit	up to $400 each year
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 6 months
In-house training initiatives	in-house training, paid internships
Related tuition subsidies	employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year
Employee charitable involvement	employees are involved in selection of charities

Industry	Port authorities
Full-time employees in Canada	251 to 500
Major Canadian hiring locations	Vancouver BC
Student opportunities	summer jobs, co-op opportunities
Training	subsidies for professional accreditation, in-house training, in-house career planning services, leadership training
Tuition subsidies (related to job)	yes
Typical new grad positions	Coordinator, Specialist
Starting salary	$60K to $70K
Work benefits	health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting
Vacation allowance	new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

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