• Entrepreneurs

    Support for Entrepreneurs

    Whether you are starting out or scaling up, we have resources, in-house experts, and accelerator programs for entrepreneurs who are ready to grow.

    How We Help
    • Startup Basics

      Startup Basics is a self-led online learning experience created by our organizational partners and Accelerate Okanagan. Each virtual program is designed to educate entrepreneurs on the fundamentals needed to transform their idea into a startup.

      GET STARTED
    • Advisor Access

      Advisor Access is a one-to-one complimentary advisory service for small businesses. Get paired with an experienced Business Advisor to navigate challenges like leveraging technology, overcoming challenges from the pandemic or expanding into new markets.

      ACCESS AN ADVISOR
    • Venture Acceleration

      The Venture Acceleration Program is a six-month program for entrepreneurs who have an innovative product or business and are committed to finding product and market fit.

      FIND YOUR FIT
    • OKGN Angel Summit

      The OKGN Angel Summit is a 10-week program designed to educate local investors and startup companies from across British Columbia on the investment process. A capital fund is raised, deals are screened, and an investment in a company is made.

      Get Invested
    • W Venture

      W Venture is a personalized three-month program for entrepreneurial women seeking to grow their business. Participants receive a curated experience that includes; hands-on individualized support, subject matter expertise, and a peer community.

      Ready To Grow
    • RevUp

      RevUP connects established companies and their leadership team with business experts to help them scale. Growth is achieved through customized action plans and targeted skill development for both founders and leadership teams.

      Scale Up
  • Members

    Membership Means More

    Get plugged into the Okanagan tech community with Accelerate Okanagan’s membership. Membership is designed to provide resources and support for companies with perks for the founders and employees.

    Become A Member
    • Member Directory

      The Okanagan tech sector is growing at a rapid rate. Meet the companies behind #OKGNtech that are inspiring innovation and transforming our community.

      Meet Our Members
    • Company Membership

      Company Membership is for all companies building a business, service, or product. Members can access the resume bank, job board, headshots, perks, and discounts to Accelerate Okanagan events.

      Explore the Benefits
    • Supporter Membership

      Supporter Membership is for all organizations and institutions that are supporting entrepreneurs. Members can access the resume bank, job board, headshots, perks, and discounts to Accelerate Okanagan events.

      Explore the Benefits
    • Our Partners

      These organizations are investing their time and dollars. Meet our core funders, partners, and patrons who help us deliver on our mission to give entrepreneurs the mentorship, connections, and community they need to thrive.

      Meet Our Partners
  • Jobs

    Employ Your Potential

    No matter what your business is focused on, people are at the heart of it. The #OKGNtech Job Board and Resume Bank make it easy to access the best of the best.

    VIEW Job Board
    • Workforce Insights

      Looking for salary and compensation data? We’ve partnered with BenchMarket to produce an Okanagan-focused workforce study to help employers make more data-informed decisions when it comes to employee compensation.

      Get Competitive
    • All Jobs

      Our Job Board showcases available open positions from businesses within the Okanagan tech community. Use it to find your next career or showcase your next opportunity.

      Open Positions
    • Post a Job

      Finding and recruiting the right talent is critical for any growing business. Have a job opening you need to fill? Share it with the community by posting it on our Job Board.

      Post a Job
    • Post a Resume

      Looking to share your resume? Upload it to our Resume Bank! All Accelerate Okanagan members have exclusive access to review your resume from there.

      Accelerate Your Career
  • Events

    Time Well Spent

    There is always something happening in the #OKGNtech community. Keep an eye on the Accelerate Okanagan events calendar for the latest in workshops, networking events, and conferences.

    Events Calendar
  • Workspaces

    Working The Okanagan Way

    Building a strong community, meeting like-minded people, and access to free coffee are just a few of the benefits of choosing to use Accelerate Okanagan’s coworking spaces.

    Find A Workspace
    • Tenancy - Kelowna

      Rent a dedicated desk with OKGNworks, a shared workspace located on the second floor of the Kelowna Innovation Centre. This space is purposefully designed with an open floor plan to create collisions and connections for tenants.

      JOIN OKGNWORKS
    • Room Rentals - Kelowna

      Looking for a meeting space in downtown Kelowna? OKGNworks has a variety of rooms available for rent. Each meeting room comes with the resources and space needed to facilitate large and small groups and are available at flexible rates.

      BOOK A MEETING SPACE
    • Tenancy - Vernon

      The Vernon Innovation & Entrepreneur Workspace (The VIEW) is a home base for innovators and entrepreneurs in the North Okanagan. This shared workspace allows for flexible rentals of dedicated desks, private offices, and part-time options.

      Explore The VIEW
    • Room Rentals - Vernon

      Rent a meeting room in downtown Vernon at The VIEW. The Vernon Innovation & Entrepreneur Workspace (The VIEW) offers a diverse selection of spaces available to rent for large or small team meetings at hourly, half-day or full-day rates.

      ROOM WITH THE VIEW
  • Entrepreneurs

    Back

    Support for Entrepreneurs

    Whether you are starting out or scaling up, we have resources, in-house experts, and accelerator programs for entrepreneurs who are ready to grow.

    How We Help
    • Startup Basics

      Startup Basics is a self-led online learning experience created by our organizational partners and Accelerate Okanagan. Each virtual program is designed to educate entrepreneurs on the fundamentals needed to transform their idea into a startup.

      GET STARTED
    • Advisor Access

      Advisor Access is a one-to-one complimentary advisory service for small businesses. Get paired with an experienced Business Advisor to navigate challenges like leveraging technology, overcoming challenges from the pandemic or expanding into new markets.

      ACCESS AN ADVISOR
    • Venture Acceleration

      The Venture Acceleration Program is a six-month program for entrepreneurs who have an innovative product or business and are committed to finding product and market fit.

      FIND YOUR FIT
    • OKGN Angel Summit

      The OKGN Angel Summit is a 10-week program designed to educate local investors and startup companies from across British Columbia on the investment process. A capital fund is raised, deals are screened, and an investment in a company is made.

      Get Invested
    • W Venture

      W Venture is a personalized three-month program for entrepreneurial women seeking to grow their business. Participants receive a curated experience that includes; hands-on individualized support, subject matter expertise, and a peer community.

      Ready To Grow
    • RevUp

      RevUP connects established companies and their leadership team with business experts to help them scale. Growth is achieved through customized action plans and targeted skill development for both founders and leadership teams.

      Scale Up
  • Members

    Back

    Membership Means More

    Get plugged into the Okanagan tech community with Accelerate Okanagan’s membership. Membership is designed to provide resources and support for companies with perks for the founders and employees.

    Become A Member
    • Member Directory

      The Okanagan tech sector is growing at a rapid rate. Meet the companies behind #OKGNtech that are inspiring innovation and transforming our community.

      Meet Our Members
    • Company Membership

      Company Membership is for all companies building a business, service, or product. Members can access the resume bank, job board, headshots, perks, and discounts to Accelerate Okanagan events.

      Explore the Benefits
    • Supporter Membership

      Supporter Membership is for all organizations and institutions that are supporting entrepreneurs. Members can access the resume bank, job board, headshots, perks, and discounts to Accelerate Okanagan events.

      Explore the Benefits
    • Our Partners

      These organizations are investing their time and dollars. Meet our core funders, partners, and patrons who help us deliver on our mission to give entrepreneurs the mentorship, connections, and community they need to thrive.

      Meet Our Partners
  • Jobs

    Back

    Employ Your Potential

    No matter what your business is focused on, people are at the heart of it. The #OKGNtech Job Board and Resume Bank make it easy to access the best of the best.

    VIEW Job Board
    • Workforce Insights

      Looking for salary and compensation data? We’ve partnered with BenchMarket to produce an Okanagan-focused workforce study to help employers make more data-informed decisions when it comes to employee compensation.

      Get Competitive
    • All Jobs

      Our Job Board showcases available open positions from businesses within the Okanagan tech community. Use it to find your next career or showcase your next opportunity.

      Open Positions
    • Post a Job

      Finding and recruiting the right talent is critical for any growing business. Have a job opening you need to fill? Share it with the community by posting it on our Job Board.

      Post a Job
    • Post a Resume

      Looking to share your resume? Upload it to our Resume Bank! All Accelerate Okanagan members have exclusive access to review your resume from there.

      Accelerate Your Career
  • Events

    Back

    Time Well Spent

    There is always something happening in the #OKGNtech community. Keep an eye on the Accelerate Okanagan events calendar for the latest in workshops, networking events, and conferences.

    Events Calendar
  • Workspaces

    Back

    Working The Okanagan Way

    Building a strong community, meeting like-minded people, and access to free coffee are just a few of the benefits of choosing to use Accelerate Okanagan’s coworking spaces.

    Find A Workspace
    • Tenancy - Kelowna

      Rent a dedicated desk with OKGNworks, a shared workspace located on the second floor of the Kelowna Innovation Centre. This space is purposefully designed with an open floor plan to create collisions and connections for tenants.

      JOIN OKGNWORKS
    • Room Rentals - Kelowna

      Looking for a meeting space in downtown Kelowna? OKGNworks has a variety of rooms available for rent. Each meeting room comes with the resources and space needed to facilitate large and small groups and are available at flexible rates.

      BOOK A MEETING SPACE
    • Tenancy - Vernon

      The Vernon Innovation & Entrepreneur Workspace (The VIEW) is a home base for innovators and entrepreneurs in the North Okanagan. This shared workspace allows for flexible rentals of dedicated desks, private offices, and part-time options.

      Explore The VIEW
    • Room Rentals - Vernon

      Rent a meeting room in downtown Vernon at The VIEW. The Vernon Innovation & Entrepreneur Workspace (The VIEW) offers a diverse selection of spaces available to rent for large or small team meetings at hourly, half-day or full-day rates.

      ROOM WITH THE VIEW

Okanagan Salary and Compensation

2022 SURVEY NOW CLOSED

Looking for the most up-to-date and relevant salary & compensation information? We’ve partnered with BenchMarket, a research consulting firm, to administer the Okanagan Workforce Insights Salary and Compensation Study.

Submissions for the 2022 Fall Survey have now closed. If you would like to be notified of future reports and Workforce Insights opportunities, let us know.

NOTIFY ME

 

Participating in the Study

There are two key parts components to participating in the study. Part one is a salary data sheet where you will add your roles and salary information to a template. Jobs are matched to our job families and levels. In order to calculate accurate statistics, we must collect data for each employee (part-time, full-time, and contractors). Please note that we do not require any personal or identifying information, only salary information.

Part two of the study is a survey that covers other aspects of compensation like; paid time off, benefits, stock options, and more. The survey should take about 45 minutes to complete, much less if you are a smaller team with fewer roles.

JOB FAMILIES & LEVEL GUIDE

What To Expect

PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE

Canadian Salary Comparables

Access detailed salary information organized by job title and seniority level. In addition to data from the Okanagan, the final report will include comparisons to data collected from Vancouver Island, Kitchener Waterloo, and the Greater Toronto Area.

Holistic Compensation Data

Get the whole picture with data related to; Vacation, Wellness Leave and Pension, Bonuses and Incentives, Performance Management, On-call Pay, Stock Options, Travel Programs, On-Call / Overtime Pay, Personal and Short Term & Long-Term Leaves.

Student and New Grad

To improve the Okanagan Valley’s ability to keep post-secondary talent local, salary and compensation information for hiring coop students and new graduates will be made available.

Workforce Conversations

To support the survey findings, Co.school and Accelerate Okanagan will host a series of community roundtable discussions, creating opportunity for human-centric insights to be included in the final report.

About BenchMarket

Survey Administrators

BenchMarket helps Canadian organizations get a solid grasp of their biggest investment and manage it effectively by providing specialized compensation-related guidance, advice, and market intelligence. Their mission is to offer their clients the knowledge, data, and advice they need to make excellent business decisions.

BenchMarket’s commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of your organization’s data is paramount to our success. Their reports provide aggregate statistics only. Your organizational data is NEVER released to other parties. You are identified only as a participant to the database overall, never associated with the specific jobs to which you match. To preserve the confidentiality of data supplied, BenchMarket applies the following statistical rules:

For incumbent weighted data: Mean (average) data is reported only where a minimum of three companies are included in the sample. Three companies and five records are required to report 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile data. Five companies and ten records are required to present data at the 10th and 90th percentiles. In cases where the required minimum numbers of responses are not received, the corresponding results are not presented.

Learn More About BenchMarket

Workforce Conversations by Co.school

Co.school is a flexible learning community, providing co-creative education and facilitation. They guide leaders in collaboration, innovation, and transformation.  In partnership with Co.school, Accelerate Okanagan is hosting a series of workforce community conversations and roundtables for employers.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CO.SCHOOL

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of company can participate in the compensation study?

Any company in the Okanagan can participate! Ideally, companies with 10+ employees will sign up (the more employees, the more the data will be useful to you); however, smaller companies can participate as well—especially those that are looking to grow and hire new roles in the future.

How long will it take to fill out the compensation survey?

It will take between 40-60 minutes to fill out the survey. You can start and stop at any time before the survey closes on Friday, October 28th, 2022. If you run into any issues, the best thing to do it contact BenchMarket at help@benchmarket.ca.

What kind of information will I get for completing the survey?

Once it’s available, you will receive data pertaining to:

  • Salaries
  • Vacation and Paid Time Off
  • Wellness Leave and Pensions
  • Cash Bonus and Incentive Plans
  • Performance Management
  • On-call Pay
  • Stock Options
  • Travel Programs
  • Annual Turnover Statistics
  • Coop Student and New Grad Compensation

Will I get detailed salary information or general/ranges of information?

You will receive detailed salary information sorted by job title/seniority level, with direct comparables from Vancouver Island and Kitchner/Waterloo and Greater Toronto Area.

My company has employees in the Okanagan and in other parts of Canada, which salary data do I submit?

We welcome data for all Canadian-based employees. You will be able to submit the location of your employees.

Will the survey data be anonymized?

Yes! Any personal or company data submitted will not be disclosed in the report. Salary information will be listed by position in a job family with seniority level, but not associated with any company.

Who needs to fill out the survey? HR representative?

The individual filling out the survey does not need to be an HR representative. Anyone in the company with current information on salaries and compensation practices can fill out the survey.

How will participating help my company?

Compensation packages have changed a lot in the last couple of years. Understanding the current standard will help local employers attract and retain team members.

How much does it cost to participate?

The Accelerate Okanagan Workforce Insights Study final report will be made available for free to the participating companies. The full report will be released this winter.

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