Why paying a Living Wage matters at Edge Consultants

By Anu John, Associate, Edge Consultants

At Edge Consultants, our work is rooted in creating healthier, smarter, and more sustainable outcomes through the buildings and infrastructure we help deliver, and through the way we operate as a company.

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In this short blog, Amanda Arkesteyn, HR Director from Active Care Youth & Adult Services explains why they became a Living Wage Employer, and the benefits they’ve found from being part of the program.

Salt Spring Island’s 2025 living wage is now $28.45 and the 2nd highest living wage in BC, after Whistler, according to the 2025 Salt Spring Living Wage Report, released this month by Living Wage BC and the Salt Spring Island Foundation. This marks an 8.4% increase in the living wage since 2024.

We have certified 17 New Living Wage Employers across BC! 

390 direct employees, and countless contracted workers will now not need to worry about how they will pay rent and food for their families because their employer has guaranteed to pay them a Living Wage. 

Why paying a Living Wage matters at Home Spritz

In this short blog, Yeonsil Kang, Founder & CEO from Home Spritz explains why we became a Living Wage Employer, and the benefits we’ve seen from being part of the program.

Why paying a Living Wage matters at Happy Cities

In this short blog, Houssam Elokda, Managing Principal at Happy Cities, explains why they became a Living Wage Employer, and the benefits they’ve found from being part of the program.

Why paying a Living Wage matters at Compost Education Centre

Hi! I’m Claire, the Executive Director of the Compost Education Centre (CEC). Since joining the CEC three years ago, I’ve had the pleasure to work with a supportive board of directors to significantly revise our organization’s wage policy. Our objective was to encourage staff retention, exceed living wage rates, and appropriately value the quality of the work performed.

Why paying a Living Wage matters at Royal Printers Ltd.

In this short blog, Chelsea Gieschen, Vice President of Royal Printers, explains why they became a Living Wage Employer and the benefits they’ve experienced since joining the program.

Why Paying a Living Wage Matters at SES Consulting

In this short blog, Nicole Cook, Director of Operations for SES Consulting explains why they became a Living Wage Employer, and the benefits they’ve found from being part of the program.