Pros
-compensation varies depending on position (i.e., Key Account Managers receive base salary plus bonus depending on sale/performance targets) - negotiate your salary, start high! -Group Savings Plan (RRSP - employer matches 5% of earnings) -Group Benefits Plan -6 sick days / year -vacation (2 to 4 weeks - easy to negotiate 3 weeks) -probationary period: 3 months -free parking -free coffee/tea -lounge room (games, TV) -nice office, people easy going -organization is growing (Canada, US and global markets) -work/life balance (i.e., can work from home time-to-time) -social committee -management supports training -opportunities to travel depending on position (Canada, US, Global) -accessible to nearby restaurants, coffee shops, etc.
Kontras
-career advancement opportunities depends on department (i.e., more career growth opportunities in the sales/account management department) -no maternity/parental top-up benefits -no personal/floater days -like all companies, some managers/leaders are stronger than others