CH2M HILL Canada Limited

CH2M Hill's physical workplace is rated as average. The company's offices are located in a low-rise office building in north Toronto. Inside the building concourse, employees have access to a coffee shop, dry cleaner, daycare centre, two restaurants and a spa facility. Inside, the company's head office features an onsite fitness facility (with subsidized memberships, treadmills, stationary bikes, stairmasters, shower facilities, stairmasters, rowing machines, weights, and employee-led fitness classes); employee lounge (with comfortable seating, television, newspapers, magazines, video games, board games as well as free fair trade coffee and vending machines); religious observance room; secure bicycle parking; nearby public transit station; nearby access to two major highways; car-pool sign-up system; outdoor patio/deck; close proximity to parks and two beach volleyball courts.

CH2M Hill's work atmosphere is rated as above-average. Employees at CH2M Hill enjoy business casual dress; casual dress daily; can listen to music while working; employee sports teams; organized social events. The company-subsidized social committee and employees organize a variety of events every year, including a James Bond 007 casino-themed Christmas holiday party, a visit to a local brewery, as well as a family day at the zoo, chili cookoffs and ski weekends. The firm communicates news and encourages employee feedback through a company newsletter; corporate intranet site; traditional suggestion box; email suggestion box.

CH2M Hill's financial benefits are rated as very good. To keep salaries competitive the company participates in outside salary surveys every 12 months. Individual salaries are reviewed every 12 months. The organization also provides signing bonuses for some employees; new employee referral bonuses (to $1,500 for some positions); year-end bonuses for all employees; year-end bonuses (to $25,000); share-purchase plan for all employees; defined contribution pension plan with employer contribution (up to 5.2% of salary); matching RSP contributions (up to 6% of salary); life & disability insurance; retirement planning assistance; discounts on home computers; subsidized home and auto insurance; discounted auto lease rates for General Motors vehicles.

CH2M Hill's health and family benefits are rated as average. CH2M Hill's health benefits plan is managed by Industrial Alliance or Great West Life. As part of the health plan, the employer pays 100% of the premiums. Employees who work 24 hours per week receive coverage. There is no waiting period before coverage begins. Employees receive full family coverage on the health benefits plan. The basic plan includes routine dental; restorative dental; orthodontics; eyecare ($300 every 2 years); traditional medicine coverage; alternative medicine coverage; massage therapy; medical equipment and supplies; homecare; employee assistance (EAP) plan; travel insurance. Onsite massage therapy; onsite yoga classes; healthcare wellness and spending account ($1000 for family, $500 for single status). Additional family-friendly benefits include: maternity top-up payments (to 67% of salary for 15 weeks). Additional family-friendly benefits include: assistance locating daycare providers (through the EAP program); flexible working hours; telecommuting; shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay); reduced summer hours program; earned days off (EDO) program; phased-in retirement.

CH2M Hill's vacation and personal time-off are rated as average. New employees receive 3 weeks of vacation allowance after their first year. Vacation increases after 10 years on the job. Long-serving employees receive a maximum of 5 weeks of vacation each year. Employees can schedule 3 personal days off each year, as needed. Employees receive 12 paid sick days every year. CH2M Hill considers previous work experience when setting annual vacation for new employees.

CH2M Hill's employee engagement program is rated as very good. Employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months. Managers receive training in how to conduct effective performance reviews. Performance feedback is also solicited from co-workers and other managers familiar with each employee's work. As part of the review process employees can provide confidential feedback on their manager's performance. Last year, the firm established a new reward and recognition program, where employees are eligible to receive on-the-spot cash rewards throughout the year for outstanding performance (to $3500). The firm also provides its top performing employees with gift cards, family passes to Wonderland (Toronto), and tickets to professional sporting events. CH2M Hill sponsors its own in-house employee satisfaction survey. (Surveys are conducted every 6 months); CH2M Hill hires an outside consultant to conduct confidential employee satisfaction and engagement surveys. (These surveys are held every 18 months).

CH2M Hill's training and skills development program is rated as above-average. Employees receive tuition subsidies for courses related to their position. (The employer provides up to $3,000 in subsidies). Employees may also receive tuition subsidies for courses unrelated to their current position. The firm supports ongoing employee career development with subsidies for professional accreditations; financial bonuses for course completions; in-house apprenticeship and skilled trades internships; in-house training programs; online training programs; online employee skills inventory; formal mentoring program; career planning services; new employee orientation program; formal mangement training program; To help new graduates develop their careers at CH2M Hill, the firm established a Young Professionals Group that meets regularly at the Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto offices. The group works to provide networking and professional development opportunities for younger employees across the company.

CH2M Hill's community involvement program is rated as very good. CH2M Hill supports several local, national and international charitable initiatives, including the United Way, the Children's Wish Foundation, and Engineers Without Borders. Employees take part in the selection of charitable groups assisted each year. Last year, employees donated over 350 hours volunteering with charitable projects. Approximately 15 charitable and community organizations were supported last year. The firm volunteers at libraries and schools during National Engineering Week, encouraging young people to consider engineering as a career.