Knak is a market-leading provider of no-code email and landing page creation software, specifically designed for enterprise companies. The company empowers users to create high-quality marketing assets without the need for coding, saving time and resources while ensuring brand consistency.
Knak is trusted by industry giants like Google, Amazon, and Meta, and it turns out it’s also a pretty great place to work.
What is your recruitment philosophy?
“At Knak, we have focused our recruitment philosophy on hiring the best talent for both the role and for Knak,” says Zak Michalyshyn, senior talent acquisition specialist. “We approach every hire the same way: identify what experience, performance indicators and competencies set the ideal candidate apart and match that with the values and behaviours Knak values most. That’s our recipe for success.”
Job openings
Right now the company is hiring a VP of sales, senior events marketing manager, and cloud ops engineer.
Employee recognition
At Knak, they value long-term commitment and celebrate anniversary milestones through their Knak Rewards program, which includes gifts such as spa cards, Apple watches, and round-trip flights. In their Ottawa office, their “original Knaksters” wall highlights employees’ tenure with a magnetic board that updates and moves head-shots to reflect years of service, honoring their dedication as they grow within Knak.
Wellness initiatives
Knak has a culture committee with wellness as one of its key pillars. “A lot of wellness is employee-driven,” says Sarah Crandlemire, Knak’s director of people and culture. “We’re working to build on this and are planning to introduce new wellness challenges this fall.” The company also offers half-day Fridays before long weekends in the summer and maintains flexibility with work hours. “All of our founders have families,” she adds, ‘and they deeply understand the importance of balancing high performance with prioritizing family time and personal well-being.
Employee ownership
Every employee at Knak is an owner through their employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), with stock options available to all team members.
Have fun!
“We like to do a lot of things as a team,” Crandlemire says, adding that the company sponsors employee teams for basketball, the Hope volleyball tournament and golf tournaments, to name a few. It also holds quarterly socials that might include bowling and skiing or Hallowe’en and holiday parties.
As part of the Knak Gives Back Program, employees manage a fund to support charities and community initiatives. Additionally, the company donates all employee laptops to the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa after three years of use.
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