About ESDI

Company Overview

"At ExcelSystems initiative and perseverance are rewarded with opportunity."

Phil Crawford

ExcelSystems Software Development Inc. (ESDI) creates and supports a broad suite of software application development tools and related utilities, targeting the powerful IBM System i and iSeries platform. Our products have won numerous industry awards and are licensed by over 2000 companies worldwide, including many Fortune 500 companies.

Our partnership with BCD Software International, based in Chicago IL, and our international dealer partnerships, have enabled ESDI to become a leader in the IBM midrange marketplace.

ESDI has a long history of consistent growth and innovation, and we are continually exploring new products, technologies and business opportunities. We are a closely-knit organization with solid values and high ethical standards, offering a good work/life balance. With us you will find ample opportunities for self-advancement and professional growth.

Community Involvement

ESDI is an active contributor to our local community. Among other programs, we donate funds in your name to a charity of your choice every year on your hiring anniversary.

Benefits for You and Your Family

Here is a brief summary of some of the additional benefits provided by ESDI to our employees.

Annual Bonus Program

In addition to a competitive salary and the benefits described below, ESDI rewards the hard work and dedication of our employees with an annual bonus program. This program is based in part on the overall fiscal performance of the organization and the individual performance of staff members.

Planning for your Retirement

After 2 years with ESDI you will be entitled to participate in a RSP matching plan to help you plan for your retirement. This is a graduated plan that initially contributes 75% of your contribution and increases every 3 years to a maximum of 150% of your RSP contribution based on your earnings with ESDI.

Personal and Family Health Days

ExcelSystems offers annual health days to provide our you with time off if you are sick or if you need to care for a family member. Unused health days can be accumulated from year to year to help offset the impact of an extended illness or unforeseen family circumstance.

Maternity Benefit Top-up

For new mothers, ESDI provides a benefit that tops-up your government EI benefits to 95% of your current salary during your maternity benefit period.

Extended Health Benefits
Our extended health benefit package includes these features (among many others):
  • Comprehensive coverage including a wide variety of professional services such as massage therapy, chiropractor, naturopath and more.
  • Vision care coverage for prescription glasses and contact lenses
  • Prescription Drugs - 100% coverage of prescription drugs
  • Out of Canada - unlimited out of Canada extended health and emergency medical coverage
  • Dental Coverage: 100% coverage of all basic coverage including regularly scheduled dental checkups, cleanings, fillings; 50% coverage of all major dentistry such as crowns and bridges and a $1500 life time coverage for Orthodontics.
  • Life insurance, AD&D, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness coverage and Dependent Life Insurance

Interested applicants can request a comprehensive list of benefits & details of coverage.

Links to the BCD website

In close partnership with BCD, ExcelSystems is a leading software provider for the IBM i marketplace. Software we create includes IBM i tools for rapid web application development, report and document distribution, web portals, enterprise content management and business intelligence. Here are links to BCD’s website where you can learn more about our products and support.