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We securely capture and preserve the communications data of the world’s most highly regulated firms, giving them greater visibility and control over their information and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.\nThough we offer competitive compensation and benefits and all the other perks one would expect from an established company, we are not your typical technology company. Global Relay is a career-building company. A place for big ideas. New challenges. Groundbreaking innovation. It’s a place where you can genuinely make an impact - and be recognized for it.\nWe believe great businesses thrive on diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of all employees. To that end, we recruit candidates from different backgrounds and foster a work environment that encourages employees to collaborate and learn from each other, completely free of barriers.\nYour role:\nGlobal Relay delivers enterprise services to 23,000 customers in 90 countries, including 22 of the top 25 global banks. 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Other benefits include: Paid sick days, maternity/parental enhancement program, bonus, and an RRSP contribution matching program. \nFor Vancouver-based employees, we provide a subsidized meal program, courtesy of our talented in-house culinary team!\nBritish Columbia - Base salary range\n$90,000—$130,000 CAD\nWhat you can expect:\nAt Global Relay, there’s no ceiling to what you can achieve. It’s the land of opportunity for the energetic, the intelligent, the driven. You’ll receive the mentoring, coaching, and support you need to reach your career goals. You’ll be part of a culture that breeds creativity and rewards perseverance and hard work. 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