Software companies in the Province of Ontario in Canada (Part-3)
Software Companies in Ontario, Canada
In this article, we’ll continue to explore more interesting and innovative software companies that offer varied employment opportunities to new Immigrants in the Province of Ontario, Canada.
If you’ve missed reading the first and second part of this series, then you can still get hold of it over here:
SHOPIFY- Ottawa, Ontario
Shopify Inc. is a multinational e-commerce company based in Ottawa, Ontario. The name also refers to the company’s proprietary e-commerce platform for online stores and retail point-of-sale systems. Shopify is a platform that provides payment, marketing, shipping and engagement services to online retailers.
What’s new at Shopify?
- Shopify has had one of the best rallies of the year as companies look to increase their e-commerce capabilities to offset plummeting retail sales caused by the Coronavirus pandemic that has shut down stores and forced people to stay home. The company’s shares have soared 65 % in the last month, outpacing another investor darling, Zoom, which has been hampered by privacy and security concerns.
- According to market capitalization, Shopify is now Canada’s second-largest company, valued at more than $100 billion. It has grown to overtake Canadian banks except for one: Royal Bank of Canada. Additionally, it has more than twice the market cap of eBay and far outpaces Farfetch and Etsy in terms of e-commerce.
- Shopify also launched Shopify Capital, extending loans to merchants in the US, in 2016. Recently, the program was extended to small and medium-sized businesses in Canada affected by the pandemic.
The Culture At Shopify
Propelled by ambition
As Shopify grows rapidly, it shows no signs of slowing down. Their goal is to redefine entrepreneurship, become a global accelerator of commerce, and be a hundred-year company.
People first
Shopify values its employees. They provide benefits to help people and their families stay healthy and provide self-directed learning budgets to support learning and growth.
Shopify-Canada has found two very useful tools to motivate its workforce: an empowerment-based job design and a reward system that aligns employee reward with company performance.
Scale for impact
More than 1 million merchants all over the world use Shopify’s products. A project handled by Shopify will have a direct impact on merchants’ livelihoods, and make their work very fulfilling.
Autonomy rules
Freedom to create your path creates magic. Employees at the company are trusted to be resourceful, solve problems as they arise, and define how they want to make a difference.
Conformity kills creativity
A diverse workforce is essential to building great products, as well as maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture. By valuing all perspectives and eliminating roadblocks, the company maximizes its collective impact.
Learn from the best
Shopify attracts talented individuals since it provides the tools employees need to feel challenged, hone their skills, and share knowledge. During the company’s growth, Shopify fosters a culture of trust and autonomy among employees. The company is humble about what it knows and what it does not. They look for people who will promote this mindset with their peers and managers.
Perks and Benefits of working at Shopify
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
- Unique Office Space
Financial Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
The Job Application Process
Apply
The candidate is expected to identify 1–2 roles that fit their career goals and experience. Before applying, be sure to check the requirements as each role may have different requirements.
Initial call
A recruiter or hiring manager from Shopify may set up a 15- to 30-minute phone or virtual interview with a candidate during which the candidate can ask questions and tell them what they are interested in. This process furthermore helps candidates explore other roles that might be a better match for their skill set.
The Life Story
Candidates are recruited in a conversational style for one hour. Candidates should think about the experiences that shaped them to the point they are at now as a means of preparing for this round.
From the more introverted folks at Shopify: this part can be as personal as a candidate wants it to be. Candidates must get technical if that’s where the passion lies.
Meet the team
Candidates will meet up to five potential co-workers for an hour each. They may be asked how they would solve a “specific” problem and explain it to the team, depending on the role.
The interview
The hiring team will take some time before getting back to the candidates. Final decisions will be made based on feedback from Shopify team members of all levels of seniority, experience, and perspective.
Candidates can apply for 3 applications within 30 days. The recruiters and coordinators will be supporting the candidates throughout the process. Candidates can ask them questions about what to expect, who they will meet, and more.
The hiring process will vary depending on the role and number of applicants. Anything which makes the candidates comfortable can be worn by them. Candidates have the freedom to re-apply if they intend to.
If re-applying for the same role, it’s recommended to first gain some additional experience. For engineering roles, one is expected to wait for at least 6–12 months before applying again.
If a candidate needs the accommodation while interviewing, they could let the recruiter know or they could contact accommodations@shopify.com for further details.
Thinking of applying for a dev job at Shopify?
> Check out the latest software engineering jobs at Shopify Canada on Linkedin
> Also, do have a look at the Jobs Page on the Shopify Website :
Got questions? get in touch with a Shopify recruiter on Linkedin :
> Ferzeen Najfi, Talent Acquisition Lead at Shopify
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
> Perrine Charmetant, Recruiter @Shopify
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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KINAXIS- Ontario, Canada
Kinaxis is eager to tackle the world’s most complex supply chain challenges. It helps customers address their most pressing supply chain and business problems, including volatility, disruption, and how to make supply chains more sustainable by constantly innovating.
Kinaxis specializes in providing enterprise-class planning applications that enable customers to intelligently control their end-to-end supply chains. From speed to scalability to security, they strive to offer the best supply chain planning platform on the market, for which they are inspired to use new technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
The Culture At Kinaxis
Kinaxis’ culture is founded on the belief that people matter to them. Everything they do is based on this belief. They have it in their DNA. It is the company’s purpose, values, behaviours, actions, and ways of working together that define and shape its shared culture.
Professional development
The people here are important. As part of their commitment to professional development, they offer professional memberships, certifications, internal and external training for skills like technical skills, leadership skills, and soft skills, as well as subscriptions for eLearning sites such as TechTalks and BizTalk. There is a Kinaxis Community of Practices that promote best practices like Agile, DevOps, ScrumMasters, etc.
Hackathons
Each year, the Research and Development team participates in a week-long hackathon event with executive judges and awards. Once judging is over and winners are declared, Product Management gets to work on implementing the top ideas into the product.
Patent program
Kinaxis’ Patent Program acknowledges employees’ contributions at the application and award level. Several departments meet regularly to review the latest great ideas, including the legal department, management, and a third party.
Fun team events
The teams at Kinaxis work hard, but they also take time to play. When there was no pandemic, employees find opportunities to play soccer and join outdoor activities like volleyball and yoga. Teams are regularly brought together for team-building events in a non-work setting, so they can learn more about each other.
Charity
Kinaxis supports various charitable programs including a 1:1 matching for employee donations and employee event fundraising,
“You will never be bored working at Kinaxis. We are always changing and improving. It’s easy when everyone is so open-minded and approachable. Our annual Hackathon is one of my favourite events — a whole week of creating and innovating.”
VERA MURZINA, MANAGER, QUALITY, BUSINESS APPLICATIONS , KINAXIS
Perks and Benefits of working at Kinaxis
- Parental leave top-up
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Competitive pay
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Active Social Committee
- Flexible vacation
- Company Bonus Plan
- Comprehensive benefit package
- Depending on the role, employees may be able to work from home
- Health and wellness programs
- Participating in the Culture Ambassador Group provides opportunities to influence programs and initiatives
- Inclusion and Diversity Committee
The Interview Process *
- The process starts with an initial phone interview
- Next, the hiring manager explains about the company, the role and their clients
- This is followed by a final onsite interview
- No behavioural questions were asked in the reported interviews
- Questions on the candidate’s previous work experience are expected!
(*Information regarding previous interview experiences have been taken from Glassdoors)
Tech stack being used at Kinaxis
- C++
- DASK
- HTML
- Jenkins
- JS
- Jupyter
- Kafka
- Kubernetes
- .NET Core
- pandas
- python
- React
- RocksDB
- Talend
Interested in applying for a dev job @ Kinaxis?
> Check out the latest software engineering jobs posting by Kinaxis Canada
Got questions? get in touch with a Kinaxis recruiter on Linkedin :
> “Ria S”, CDSP (Sneha Sundar), Global Talent Acquisition @ Kinaxis| Certified Diversity Sourcing Professional (CDSP)| Tech Recruiter| R&D Hiring, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
> Heather Irwin, CHRL, Global Talent Acquisition Manager at Kinaxis Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
We hope you found the article informative!
Written by,
Nidhi Gupta
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