Company Culture

Accelerating your career in Information Security: A Phixer's Story

Prophix has grown more than two times in the last four years and is on track to continue to scale and evolve the financial operations of its global clients. Steve Smashnuk shares how the people, cultu

March 24, 2023
by Prophix
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Prophix has grown more than two times in the last four years and is on track to continue to scale and evolve the financial operations of its global clients. Steve Smashnuk shares how the people, culture, and purpose at Prophix come together to create a challenging and rewarding organization to be a part of. 

What is your role here, and how have you made an impact?

I started at Prophix four and half years ago as the Program Manager, Information Security and Compliance. A former colleague of mine introduced me to Prophix; he sold me on the direction and vision of the company, but it was the culture and the people that drew me in.  I was excited about the problems Prophix was solving for businesses. Over the past few years, it’s been extremely rewarding to see the work our team has done to improve the SDLC process at Prophix and the impact it’s had on the growth of the company.  It seems like only yesterday, but it’s been an incredible ride so far, and I feel like we’re just getting started. Our growth trajectory, and the solution roadmap for our global client offerings, are exciting both from a career and technology perspective.

How does Prophix support the development and career growth of its people?

Great careers happen here. Prophix is the kind of place that notices your contributions, hears what you want to do next, and makes it happen. When I was ready for my next challenge, I was quickly promoted to an area that interested me and where I could stretch my skills.  This is not just my experience nor the exception at Prophix.  We meet people where they are in their careers and find out how they’d like to grow. There is proof of this everywhere. Just last week, for example, several Phixers were promoted, some up and others laterally, to help develop their career path and further their exposure to the organization.

How would you describe the culture here? 

In a word, “together”. Together we can make a difference in everything we do. The culture at Prophix is not only recognized as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers, but we have a deep commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR).  We believe that creating lasting change takes a community, and together as an organization, we support worthy causes all around the globe. Prophix employees are the driving force behind its CSR impact and are empowered to support the initiatives that matter most to them. For example, the company rewards employees for living its corporate philanthropy philosophy through earned time off, paid volunteer days, and donation matching. Most recently, I joined a group at the Children’s Aid Society to help provide families with what they needed to get through the holidays; It’s a fantastic feeling to be part of a company that cares about making an impact and truly lives its values every day.

Why should someone consider joining Prophix?

Prophix is genuinely the best place to grow your career. From the daily work to the people to the in-office environment to the culture - I love all of it!  Prophix respects the whole person, so you can enjoy a rewarding career working with cutting-edge technology, and have a fulfilling life outside of the office. It’s one of the reasons I never hesitate to refer Prophix to friends and family.  My fellow Phixers, the career growth opportunities and the chance to make an impact on a global scale all come together to form a place I want to be. If you are looking for a work environment that takes an exciting approach to solve complex problems, visit our open roles here or follow us on LinkedIn for company updates.

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