Spectra Credit Union and Spectra Financial are pleased to be named among the Top 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada for the 5^th year in a row. The study, now in its sixth year, is published in the Globe and Mail and PROFIT Magazine.    

“Employees are the key factor to our success, and these results back up the positive atmosphere that exists within our organization. We recently polled our members and they told us that Spectra employees provide to them friendly, knowledgeable service, always putting them first. Our positive environment leads to a great place for our members to do business and a great place for our employees to work,” said Tim Schroh, Spectra’s CEO. 

Wayne Amos, President of the Board of Directors added his congratulations to the staff of Spectra.Members recognize the fact that it is always preferable to deal with an organization where the employees are committed to its success. That has always been the case at Spectra, and we are again pleased to receive recognition for that. 

Becoming a Top Best Small and Medium Employer is a very detailed and competitive process.  This national awards program recognizes top employers with between 50 and 400 employees. This study mirrors the renowned Best Employer in Canada initiative run by partner, Hewitt Associates; however, caters to smaller businesses. 

The rankings are primarily determined using the results from Employee Opinion Surveys.  Here, 21 key engagement drivers are detailed and analyzed.  The evaluation process also includes the assessment of organization practices and perspectives from the leadership team.  This year, more than 200 companies across Canada registered to participate in the study. 

Study partners include Queen's School of Business, Queen’s Centre for Business Venturing and Hewitt Associates. More information about the Best Small & Medium Employers in Canada is available online at http://business.queensu.ca/qcbv/sme.