The British Columbia Automobile Association, which is based in Burnaby, recently received a YWCA Women of Distinction award for Outstanding Workplace, according to a press release from the YWCA.
“BCAA is committed to promoting work/life balance with flexible working arrangements, employee and family assistance and in-house executive coaching,” the release stated.
“Its Best Doctors program gives employees access to expert medical advice from 53,000 physicians worldwide.”
The company was also recognized as a 2018 Canadian Best Employer by Aon.
Keystone Environmental top employer
Another Burnaby business, Keystone Environmental Ltd., was also honoured recently.
The company was named one of Canada’s top small and medium employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
“While we work hard to help our clients create workable, easy-to-maintain solutions to their business needs, we never lose sight of the role that our employees play in our success,” Raminder Grewal, president of the company, said in a press release. “We are relentless in efforts to achieve a culture of innovation that provides lasting value to both our clients and our employees. We believe every employee’s opinion counts and that we all participate directly in the success of the company.”
The company was chosen because of its employee incentives including recognition awards, social offerings and support of local charities, according to the release.
BBOT events next week
The Burnaby Board of Trade is holding a number of different events this coming week.
On Tuesday, June 19, the board is hosting its new Financial Seminar Series. It is designed to teach people how to manage their money and meet their goals.
On Thursday, June 21, the board is having a roundtable discussion on the province’s Small Business Task Force.
And on Friday, June 22, the Networking and Referral Group meets.
To register for these and other board events, call 604-412-0100, email [email protected] or go to burnabyboardoftrade.chambermaster.com/events.
