Two Nova Scotia headquartered companies have ranked as some of the best places to work in Canada and one is hiring right now.
Admiral’s Canadian headquarters are in Halifax and it ranks #2 in its category by Best Workplaces In Canada. Admiral offers car, home, van and travel insurance as well as personal loans and car finance to over 6.5 million customers worldwide. The Halifax location sells and renews motor and household policies for Admiral’s United Kingdom market. Ninety-six percent of Admiral’s employees say the company is great to work for. The average Canadian company compares at only 60%.
Admiral’s employees can claim up to $500 on several expenses not normally covered under traditional plans including fitness equipment, internet and home office supplies, personal development courses, hotel bookings, car rentals and more.
The company helps employees celebrate and cope with life events. They provide small loans to assist with things like weddings, moving homes, helping a sick family member or leaving a situation of domestic violence. The up to $3,000 loan is re-paid over two years via payroll deductions, interest free.
Every year Admiral purchases £3,600 (approx. $6,000 Canadian dollars) worth of company stock for employees. These shares in Admiral can grow over three years before cashing out, with dividends paid in the interim. Their staff own a piece of their workplace.
Admiral currently has multiple job openings in Halifax and offers remote jobs in Nova Scotia.
Opus Fund Service’s Canadian headquarters is located in Halifax. The company provides multidisciplinary fund administration services to hedge funds and private equity funds. They operate across 4 continents servicing asset managers that range from small startup firms to large institutions. They offer a unique culture for the industry and pride themselves on innovation and integrity.
The company ranks #1 in Canada for places to work of its size. Ninety-one percent of the company’s employees say the company is great to work for.
Opus offers employees the choice of working remote from home or they can go into the headquarters. The company offers a great referral program which has lead to two-thirds of new employees being referred by a current employee.