For the fifth consecutive year, we are honoured to announce that OPTIMUS | SBR has been named one of the Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada, Platinum.
At OPTIMUS | SBR we recognize the importance that our employees play in the success of our organization, and thus we commit to providing an environment that stimulates leadership and initiative among our team, and where employees feel invested in their work. We realize the importance of an engaged workforce, and we have not lost sight of this as we continue to grow. To this end, we continuously implement initiatives that align with our cultural pillars, support our staff and nourish an engaging and bold corporate culture. These pillars clearly define our culture as:
- Ambitious: We believe in promoting a culture steeped in entrepreneurial spirit, meaning employees are given an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and take an active role in the development of the organization. Employees can get involved by leading and participating in a variety of initiatives, including professional development sessions, business development opportunities, and employee-run committees. These programs develop and hone skills which employees can in turn apply to delivery and other aspects of their careers.
- Unified: Our employee-run Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) committee encourages employees to develop and execute social initiatives that they are passionate about to make a direct impact on our surrounding community. We have an almost 100% participation rate in CSR activities throughout the year and more than 60% of the organization has donated funds and personal time to volunteer with our partner charities.
- Engaged & Social: Our continued investment in our people including their career development and professional development as well as how we recognize and reward outstanding contribution enables us to build a strong team and culture where people are inspired, motivated, recognized and rewarded.
At OPTIMUS | SBR we sincerely believe that success begins with our employees. From the values promoted by our committees through the organization of events, to the level of professionalism we endorse and uphold when working with clients, OPTIMUS | SBR employees work as a team to uphold a Bold Attitude whilst completing every endeavor we take on to the highest possible standard.
This award reflects the feelings that our employees share towards the company. It is through this annual study, conducted by Aon Hewitt that we can assess our engagement and spark improvement in our programs where necessary. We look forward to what the coming year holds for us at OPTIMUS | SBR and how we can continue to excel and grow.
For more information about OPTIMUS | SBR, please contact us at info@optimussbr.com or 416.649.6000

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