Vermeulens embodies culture and we work together to create and uphold a collaborative and inclusive culture where our employees come from diverse backgrounds and are valued and inspired to share ideas, be creative, work hard, and have a little fun along the way. We are extremely proud that over our 50 years of growth, our culture has not wavered.
Collaboration Weeks
Vermeulens recognizes the importance of in person interaction for their staff. To that end, we started Collaboration Week – 2 weeks per year that all staff gather in the Toronto office for a week of team building, fun, and lots of eating! It began in 2012 and continues on, even the pandemic couldn’t stop this tradition.
Charity Involvement
Second Harvest
Second Harvest is the largest food rescue organization in Canada and global thought leader on food recovery. We work across the supply chain from farm to retail to capture surplus food before it ends up in the landfill which negatively impacts our environment. Vermeulen’s contribution to date is $13,907.
Ride for Heart
Our research leads the fight against heart disease and stroke. Experience the excitement of riding 25k, 50k, or 75k, or walking 5k on the Gardiner and DVP (highways) at the Ride & Walk for Heart in Toronto. The Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway get shut down and reserved exclusively for thousands of cyclists and walkers at this event. The views are awesome and the company is inspiring. You will move and be moved as you raise money for Canadian research funded by Heart & Stroke.
Relay For Life
We’re the only national charity that supports all Canadians living with all cancers across the country. Thanks to our donors and volunteers, we’re able to fund groundbreaking cancer research into all types of cancer, offer support services to help people better manage life with cancer, shape health policies to prevent cancer and support those living with the disease, and offer trusted cancer information for all Canadians.
Walk to end Alzheimers
The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
Walk to Cure Diabetes for JDRF
The Sun Life Walk to Cure Diabetes for JDRF is the largest fundraising event in Canada to support type 1 diabetes (T1D) research.While we may not be together in person this year, we will still come together to walk the distance for the 300,000 Canadians living with T1D. Join walkers in a brand new immersive and interactive experience filled with activities, entertainment and the celebration of uniting virtually to change the future of T1D.
Walk to End MS
Together, we can mobilize a nation to accelerate the pace of MS breakthroughs. Money raised by MS Walk participants fund leading-edge research and important support programs. Joining your local MS Walk means keeping the momentum going and showing support to people who live with MS in your community.
Christmas Toy Exchange
At SickKids, we try our best to help patients and families feel as welcome and comfortable as they would in their own home. Donations of new toys, electronics, crafts, books, and entertainment help us bring joy and comfort to children throughout their hospital stay or appointment.
Toys for Tots
The basic mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Program is to collect new unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children at Christmas.
Arnaqjuaq School
Sanirajak, Nunavut
We made a donation of mittens and balaclavas.
Doggie Day
Instead of bring your kid to work day, we decided it would be more entertaining and less stressful to have a bring your dog to work day. Not sure how much work was done that day but there was lots of petting and playing.
Tea Time
Anyone that knows us, knows that we’re all about the food! Whether it’s celebrating birthdays, engagements, baby showers, collaboration week, or promotions, any excuse to celebrate with food. Tea Time was introduced by Monica Vermeulen because she grew up with tea time every day in Britain. When the office was in their home, work stopped at 2:30/3pm for tea and biscuits. It’s a tradition that we revived in 2012.
