The IBM Canada Software Labs are committed to fostering a flexible and positive atmosphere for our employees. While we may be a large corporation, we all share a family atmosphere and a strong sense of internal and external community. Through programs like the Employees' Charitable Fund (ECF) and several environmental groups, our labs are committed to improving their surrounding communities on a social and environmental level.
Skills development is an important part of our high performance, global culture. We make a large investment in our employees through training and education programs across the country.
See what some of our new hires and current students are saying about the IBM work experience:
Lan Xia
Software Developer
IBM Ottawa Lab
Former EPIC intern
IBM provides all kinds of opportunities for employees to learn and grow: e-learning, Individual Development Plan, career coach, mentoring & Blue Opportunities. IBM also provides social activities, clubs and seminars outside of work to help people balance their life and work. Most importantly, I get a chance to work on leading-edge projects with highly experienced IT professionals in IBM labs worldwide.
Austin Patel
Technical Service Engineer, RPM
IBM Montreal Lab
IBM has an excellent track record in supporting employees' who wish to pursue their education. Working at the Montreal Lab puts me in a strategic position as it is situated close to four major universities. Taking time out of my normal work activities to pursue my goals has been easily facilitated. IBM being a geographically dispersed organization, I can also communicate and receive great feedback from colleagues spread out across the globe.
Vaheesan Selvarajah
WSAD and RAD Service and Support
IBM Toronto Lab
Former Extreme Blue intern, Ottawa Lab.
The reason I am at IBM is because IBM is a global company. The opportunities within IBM itself will let me progress in any type of career that I choose. In fact, IBM encourages employees to change jobs and facilitate the transistion through Individual Development Plans. IBM is a perfect place to build a career.
Adil Sardar
Software Developer
IBM Toronto Lab
Former EPIC intern
At the lab you're given responsibility to take ownership of customer problems and the freedom to discover and deliver innovative solutions to be proud of. The opportunities here not only aid in your own personal development, but open doors allowing you to contribute to the community at large.