Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025), Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers (2024) and Atlantic Canada's Top Employers (2024):
Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Nov 14, 2024)
Here are some of the reasons why Nasdaq Verafin was selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025), Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers (2024) and Atlantic Canada's Top Employers (2024):
- Nasdaq Verafin maintains a results-focused work environment that offers greater flexibility, offering employees the ability to flex their workday as needed while maintaining a formal work from (almost) anywhere policy lets employee arrange to work up to four weeks from a different location, whether that's by the beach or a cabin in the woods
- Nasdaq Verafin continued its return to in-person social events in an impressive way, holding its annual Christmas party at a convention centre with music, an open bar, and plenty of food -- the organization also hosted its first Carnival Day at the head office, featuring a live performance by the in-house Verafin Band, carnival games, photo booths and carnival themed treats
- In addition to its unlimited vacation policy, Nasdaq Verafin offers six designated Flex Days and encourages employees to take a day off every other month for any reason (including things like taking a mental health break, spending time with family or even simply the desire to get outside and enjoy the weather or unwind and relax at home)

Nasdaq Verafin employees hold a meeting
Employer Background
Industry | Specialized financial softwares |
Established in Canada | 2003 |
Publicly traded | yes |
Parent company | Nasdaq |
Parent company head office | New York, NY, United States |
Major Canadian locations | St. John's NL, Toronto ON |
Full-time employees in Canada | 985 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 1 |
Full-time employees worldwide | 1,025 |
Workforce engaged on a contract basis | 1% |
Average age of employees in Canada | 36 years |
Longest serving employee | 21 years |
Work Environment Rating: B+
Flexible work options | hybrid work option, flexible work hours, telecommuting, formal work from (almost) anywhere policy lets employee arrange to work up to 4 weeks from a different location than their homes, maintains a results-focused approach offering employees the ability to flex their workday as needed |
Commuter amenities | walk to public transit, free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, secure/sheltered bicycle parking |
Onsite workplace features | head office features open-concept pod-style seating (no cubicles), whiteboard walls, centralized area called the Commons (for employee gatherings as well as common space for socializing or impromptu meetings), telecommuter workstations, sit-stand workstations, private phone booth, nap room, religious observance room, outdoor barbecue, discounts at local restaurants |
Employee lounge amenities | comfortable seating, music, video games, board games, massage chair, treadmill desk, library area with games, wellness room |
Work Atmosphere & Communications Rating: A+
Past social events | annual Christmas party (hosted a the city's convention centre with an open bar, music and plenty of food), visits from local food trucks and vendors, first Carnival Day at the head office (included a live performance by the in-house Verafin Band, carnival games, photo booths and carnival themed treats), and numerous holiday celebrations and events throughout the year, including costume and pod decorating contests, gingerbread making competitions, blind taste testing, family movie days, and more |
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 |
Financial Benefits & Compensation Rating: B+
Outside salary surveys | participates in outside salary surveys every 12 months |
Employee salary reviews | individual salaries are reviewed every 12 months |
Long-term savings | matching RSP |
Long-term planning | retirement planning assistance |
Share purchase plan | available to all employees |
Year-end bonuses | available to all employees |
Referral bonuses (max) | new employee referral bonuses (up to $6,000) for some positions |
Additional financial benefits | corporate discount program (e.g. retail, services, travel, etc.), discounted home insurance, discounted auto insurance |
Health & Family-Friendly Benefits Rating: B+
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums |
Flexible coverage | health plan is flexible with adjustable premiums and coverage levels |
Minimum hours worked for coverage | 20 hours per week |
Waiting period | there is no waiting period for coverage |
Family coverage option | yes |
Dental coverage | routine, restorative, orthodontics |
Eyecare | $200 every 2 years |
Paid sick days | employees receive 5 days off each year |
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, podiatrist, osteopathy, chiropractor, alternative coverage (e.g. acupuncture, naturopathy), virtual healthcare services |
Mental health practitioner benefit | up to $2,000 each year |
Health spending account | up to $1,000 each year |
Wellness spending account | up to $1,000 each year |
Fitness club subsidy | up to $1,000 each year |
Additional health plan information | free access to wellness apps, including Peloton, Daily Burn and the Calm app |
In vitro fertilization (IVF) | $5,000 per lifetime |
Maternity top-up (mothers) | up to 100% of salary for 17 weeks |
Parental top-up (mothers) | up to 100% of salary for 9 weeks |
Parental top-up (fathers) | up to 100% of salary for 26 weeks |
Adoption top-up | up to 100% of salary for 26 weeks |
Adoption assistance subsidy | phased-in return to work for new parents, compassionate top-up to 100% of salary for 17 weeks |
Additional family-friendly information | flexible time-off for family appointments, back-up emergency childcare services |
Vacation & Personal Time-Off Rating: A+
Unlimited vacation allowance | offers a no-limit vacation policy |
Personal paid days off | employees can schedule 6 personal days off each year, as needed |
Unpaid leave maximum | 1 month |
Additional time-off information | offers six designated “Flex Days” that employees are encouraged to take every other month, whether for a mental health day, to get outside, spend time with family, or just unwind and relax a bit |
Employee Engagement & Performance Rating: B+
Employee performance reviews | employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months |
Managers receive performance review training | yes |
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, individual performance bonuses, on-the-spot rewards, peer-to-peer recognition awards, long-service awards |
In-house survey period | in-house surveys are conducted every 6 months |
Training & Skills Development Rating: A
Career planning | in-house career planning services, online employee skills inventory |
In-house training initiatives | mentoring, in-house training, online training, leadership development programs, paid internships, mentoring to transfer retirees' skills |
Related tuition subsidies | employer covers up to 80% of tuition per year |
Annual tuition maximum | employer pays up to $5,250 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year |
Financial bonuses for course completions | yes |
Unique training & development programs | recruits interns from Memorial University’s computer science and engineering programs |
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 |
Total employee volunteer hours (on company time) | over 472 hours last year |
Total number of charities supported last year | approximately 40 charitable and community organizations were supported last year |
Some of the community organizations supported | food banks, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Single Parents Association, The Association for New Canadians, SEA Program, Bridges to Hope, and more |
Charitable giving | matches employee donations, matches employee volunteer hours with company donations |
Community highlight | Verafin traditionally hosts three main flagship events each year, including: The Blue Door Walk & Run; an annual softball tournament; and a Drive-in Bingo event -- the company also manages it's own in-house charity (called VeraCares) that is managed by an employee committee that meets bi-weekly to plan company initiatives |
The Career Directory
Nasdaq Verafin has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.

Nasdaq Verafin employees work in the office's library
Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Specialized financial softwares |
Full-time employees in Canada | 751 to 1,000 |
Parent company | Nasdaq |
Parent company head office | New York, NY, United States |
Major Canadian locations | St. John's NL, Toronto ON |
Student opportunities | summer jobs, co-op opportunities |
Training | orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, in-house career planning services, leadership training |
Annual tuition maximum | employer pays up to $5,250 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year |
Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, employees receive paid time off to volunteer |
Unlimited vacation allowance | offers a no-limit vacation policy |
Academic fields recruited
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Bachelor of Engineering
- Computer Engineering
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Bachelor of Science
- Computer Science
Recruits at these schools
- College of the North Atlantic
- Dalhousie University
- Memorial University
- University of Toronto
- University of Waterloo