BC's Top Employers (2026) Magazine - Magazine - Page 51
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BC’S TOP EMPLOYERS (2026)
$
5,000
(max) dental plan, 100% for
basic, 85% major
$
1,250
annual psychology benefit
10
paid sick days annually
85%
maternity leave top-up for up
to 16 weeks
program brings in partners who
offer assistance like immigration
services, employment aid and
mental health support in multiple
languages. “It’s designed to be
accessible to everyone, regardless
of background or circumstances,”
Employees at the Greater Vancouver Food Bank attend Beedie Rocks!, a philanthropic concert held in
Stanley Park to raise money for the organization.
says Koebel.
Koebel helped create and
launch Fresh Start. Today she
manages the program as assistant
distribution manager, her first
experience in management.
She credits the collaborative
workplace for her success and says
the atmosphere of support that
she receives from her co-workers
helps her maintain her focus every
day.
“I’m truly grateful for how we
care for each other and make work
more enjoyable,” she says. “Life
can be tough, and it’s important
to make sure our workplace
isn’t another source of hardship.
It’s a place where people feel
valued and we appreciate the
opportunities we have.”
