Real impact, growth mindset, and great people - Data Scientist Helcim Employee Review

5.0
Feb 24, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Working at Helcim has been a truly rewarding experience for me, mainly because of the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, openness to try new ideas and amazing pace from having an idea to seeing it being tested and used in practice. In addition to that, you’ll get to work with some of the most supportive, hard working, and constructive people. The work environment encourages curiosity, personal growth, and collaboration. If I had to describe why I’ve stayed, it’s the strong sense of purpose, the people, and a culture where ideas flow like water and you can quickly and directly see the impact of your work.

Cons

Can’t think of anything specific, you just need to understand expectations of a startup and be prepared to tackle new challenges as they come.

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4.0
Jun 11, 2026
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Pros

- Management is transparent and keeps us well-informed about our rapid growth and ambitious goals. - The team actually embodies our culture book every day, creating a supportive work environment. - Career levels are clearly defined with structured roles and levels. - The building features a nice gym that is very convenient to use.

Cons

- Everything can feel like "Priority 1" making it difficult to manage daily tasks. - Flexibility on remote work is limited compared to some in tech.

5.0
Mar 10, 2026
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

The culture of the company still feels surreal to me every day that I come into work. You have to meet a certain "vibe check" to get to work alongside the amazing people here. So completely different from the corporate banking world I have been in my entire adult life prior to this. The transparency during the hiring process about the reality of working for a startup company was very much appreciated as well. They didn't sugar coat anything - and want you to be able to succeed, if you're up for the challenge!

Cons

What I wish I knew before I started, is that the benefit package isn't the best. While I am very grateful that it begins immediately upon starting employment - the annual maximum for prescriptions isn't very high. I have a type 1 diabetic son, so we will max out his annual allotment after a few months.

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Helcim Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience and for highlighting this important concern. We truly appreciate the feedback. We’re glad to hear that the immediate access to benefits has been valuable, but we understand that coverage limits, especially for ongoing or high-cost needs can be challenging. Supporting the health and well-being of employees and their dependents is something we take seriously. While our current plan has set maximums, there are often additional options available. We encourage you to connect directly with our P&C team, who can help explore solutions tailored to your situation. This may include coordinating with a spouse’s plan, looking into manufacturer assistance programs, or accessing supplemental or provincial drug programs available in Alberta. We are always committed to working with our team to find the best possible support and encourage anyone with concerns to reach out so we can help navigate these options together.
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