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IMCO’s public purpose inspires its employees
I
n the five-plus years since
she joined Investment
Management Corporation
of Ontario (IMCO), Melanie
Rettig has seen her role grow and
expand. At the same time, she has
experienced big changes in her
personal life, including getting
married and giving birth to a baby
daughter.
“IMCO has supported and
prioritized my professional
growth,” says Rettig, senior
manager business continuity
and resilience. “Our company
also supports employees through
personal transformations in their
lives.”
IMCO manages over $77-billion
on behalf of eight public sector
clients, including the Workplace
Safety and Insurance Board,
Ontario Pension Board and OC
Transpo. “We provide advice on
asset mix and provide access to
a full range of investments,” says
president and CEO Bert Clark.
“The range of things we work
on is quite broad. It’s end-to-end
solutions.”
That is one draw for employees,
but there is another. “What makes
us unique is that we have a public
purpose,” says Clark. “For many
of our employees, it’s important
that the work they do serves some
bigger, wider purpose. For us,
that’s helping public funds meet
their investment objectives and
fulfil important public services.”
IMCO prioritizes professional
development as a core part of
the company’s culture – for both
managers and employees. “We
have a lot of training available
for our managers,” says Clark.
“Management is something
everyone can be better at.”
The company works with
employees to develop career
plans and provides up to $2,500
per year to pursue external
certifications and accreditations.
“I have taken advantage of that
to take professional development
courses,” says Rettig. “I’ve used
the whole amount specifically
for management and leadership
development through the School
of Continuing Studies at the
University of Toronto.”
“IMCO has supported and
prioritized my professional
growth. Our company also
supports employees through
personal transformations in
their lives.”
— Melanie Rettig
Senior Manager Business
Continuity and Resilience
IMCO employees volunteer with Ontario Streams during the spring 2024 Day of Giving.
Inclusiveness is another element
of IMCO’s corporate culture and
the company’s benefits plan is
designed to reflect that. “Not
everybody’s life circumstances are
identical, so we’ve made an effort
to ensure that our benefits are
inclusive,” says Clark. “We provide
employees with discretion in how
they spend their dollars.”
Benefits include five work-life
balance days per year (on top of
vacation days), as well as a $2,000
wellness spending account. Rettig
has put both to good use. She has
used work-life balance days to take
care of her daughter when she is
sick or to visit relatives who are
ailing.
“I’ve used the wellness benefit
for my child’s daycare,” says Rettig.
“It’ll cover a notable amount of
childcare for the year.”
She adds: “All of these benefits
and policies create a soft landing
for working parents. While
