Canada's top family-friendly employers hiring for jobs in B.C. with great benefits

If you’re looking for jobs that’ll let you balance family and work, you have plenty of options in this year’s list of Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers.

The annual list was announced on Wednesday by Mediacorp Canada Inc., the organizers of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project. Several B.C. companies were highlighted.

“Almost three-quarters of this year’s Canada’s Top 100 Employers applicants now offer some level of maternity or parental leave,” said Kristina Leung, managing editor at Mediacorp, in a release.

“To distinguish themselves, employers are offering a wider range of family-friendly benefits. From assistance with adoption and IVF to flexibility in allowing employees to take care of family obligations in work hours, we see employers extending their family-friendly benefits beyond just the traditional maternity and parental leave top-up pay.”

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Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers list also highlights the creative policies that allow employees to balance their jobs and family obligations.

“This year’s winners have expanded their benefits to include flexible working arrangements, eldercare resources, and well-organized programs that reflect the range of needs by modern families,” Leung added. “These programs are designed to provide relief to employees who may face multiple demands on their time from family, besides their work responsibilities.”

This is the 24th year for the competition, which recognizes employers in terms of the family-friendly programs and initiatives they’ve implemented for their employees.

If you’re a new parent searching for jobs that’ll alleviate the stress of a growing family, one of these employers might be perfect for you.

You can view the full list of companies online, and here are four in B.C. that are hiring right now.

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation

This portfolio management company was spotlighted for organizing pre-leave meetings to discuss leave options with employees. BCI, which describes itself as one of the biggest institutional investors in Canada, also goes over financial implications and how benefits work while on leave with its team members.

It’s hiring for several jobs in B.C., including analysts and principals for asset management.

Simon Fraser University

If you’re looking for work, SFU has a bunch of jobs available that might fit your background or experience. Positions are available in many departments, and many offer family-friendly benefits to employees.

SFU made the list for offering maternity and parental leave top-up to 100 per cent of salary for 35 weeks for parents-to-be, including adoptive parents.

SAP Canada

This Vancouver-based software solutions company was recognized for offering several family-friendly benefits, including coverage for IVF treatments and prescription drugs, as well as an adoption subsidy of up to $20,000.

SAP Canada is hiring for over a dozen jobs in Vancouver, including senior reliability engineer, vp sales, and a variety of intern roles.

Vancity

Formerly called Vancouver City Savings Credit Union, this financial institution offers a parental leave top-up of up to 85 per cent of salary for up to 76 weeks for new mothers.

Vancity has dozens of jobs available in Metro Vancouver, ranging from project manager to financial services representative and human resource consultant.

With files from Daily Hive staff.