Sequence Bio Named One of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers for 2026

April 10, 2026

sequence bio named one of canada’s top small & medium employers for 2026

Sequence Bio, a Newfoundland and Labrador-based biotechnology company, is proud to announce it has been named one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers for 2026 by Mediacorp Canada.

Now in its 13th year, this national competition recognizes small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that lead the country in workplace benefits and progressive human resources policies. Sequence Bio was selected after a rigorous evaluation of eight criteria, including work atmosphere, health and family benefits, and training and skills development.

This award highlights Sequence Bio’s commitment to building a workplace where high-impact work and personal well-being go hand-in-hand. The competition specifically recognized the company for:

• Leading parental support: A progressive maternity and parental leave top-up policy that provides new parents—including adoptive parents—with 65% of their salary for up to 52 weeks.

• Trust-based flexibility: A flexible paid time-off policy that allows employees to work directly with managers to balance vacation, personal appointments, and sick time.

• Investments in growth: An annual professional development budget of $2,000 per employee for conferences, technical training, and professional certifications.

• Shared success: A compensation philosophy where the team represents a significant shareholder group, ensuring everyone participates directly in the company’s success. 

With SMEs accounting for approximately 63% of private-sector employment in Canada, Sequence Bio is proud to represent the country’s best innovation and workplace culture.

"Our focus has always been on empowering our people with the trust and tools they need to thrive, both in their careers and in their personal lives," says Kendra Lane, VP, People & Operations at Sequence Bio. "We know that you don't have to be a giant corporation to offer world-class support for your team. This recognition reflects the incredible culture our team builds together every day.”

About Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers Awards

Organized by Mediacorp Canada Inc., Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers is an annual editorial competition that recognizes the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that offer the nation's best workplaces and forward-thinking human resources policies. To learn more, visit https://www.canadastop100.com/sme/. 

About Sequence Bio

Sequence Bio is researching the genetic characteristics of the Newfoundland and Labrador founder population to identify and validate novel drug targets, helping to accelerate the discovery of new treatments for diseases with high unmet medical need. Sequence Bio is proudly based in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.