Evaluated by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers, organizations entering this competition must offer insight into how their internal business strategies, corporate culture and staff incentives offer their employees more than simply employment. Companies who complete the extensive application are compared against other employers of all sizes and industries, to pinpoint which organizations are making pro-active efforts to offer the added benefits of a forward-thinking and stimulating work environment.

"We are very proud to have received this award for the third year in a row as we continually strive to show our employees that we appreciate them," mentions Joëlle Couture, HR manager at Genetec. "Whether it is being flexible on work schedules, getting a new stair master for the office gym or taking the day off for fun team building activities, we try to do our very best to cultivate a positive experience for every employee in our company."

In addition to the office gym, pool table, Playstation, flex hours and frequent social and teambuilding activities, Genetec employees are provided with attractive retirement and profit sharing plans, and most importantly, an environment where employees take an active part in the company's decision processes. ''Valuing our employees by ensuring their well-being and development is amongst our most important core values at Genetec," adds Ms Couture.