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Getting Started

Thank you for choosing Q4! Here you will find your guide to everything you will need to know about your office. From the employee handbook to the most popular lunch spots!

Benefits Overview

To accommodate a diverse workforce, Q4 offers a benefits package that is all about choices. Moving away from the one-size-fits-all approach, employees are given the opportunity to choose how they use their benefits in a way that best meets their unique needs.

Employee Handbook

The employee handbook is a great tool for employees, new and existing, to learn about Q4's mission, values and norms. The handbook lays out expectations about everything from the dress code to employee benefits to conduct guidelines. Take some time to familiarize yourself with what's inside!

Download (PDF)(opens in new window)

Employee Training

Below you will find a few links for internal training that will be helpful to you, as you navigate your first few weeks at Q4.

IR 101
IR 101
Security Awareness
Security Awareness
Insider Training
Insider Training
IRO Cadence
IRO Cadence
GDPR Training
GDPR Training

First Day Information

Please choose your experience

  • In-Office Experience
  • Virtual Experience

We look forward to having you join the Q4orce team! Here’s what you can expect on your first day at Q4:

Office Tour

Your manager or onboarding partner will take you around the office for a quick tour and introduce you to our different teams!

IT Set Up

Our IT team will get you set-up on your computer/laptop and give you your own office fob, run through IT policies and answer any questions you may have.

We also prepared some awesome Q4 swag for you!

Team Lunch

We will be taking you out for lunch, so don’t bring a lunch on your first day :-)

If you have any allergies or food you can't eat, please let us know.

New Hire Orientation

Learn more about Q4, platform/tools that we use, training, fun things we do around the office and more!

Benefits/Payroll

Our Total Rewards Specialist will give you a rundown on benefits and answer any questions you may have.

Dress Code

Q4’s dress code is casual. Feel free to wear jeans or button down shirts!

More details to follow when you arrive. Get ready to hustle and have fun. We are looking forward to working with you!

Other Items to Complete on Your First Day:

1. Set up your BambooHR profile
2. Upload a professional photo
3. Complete the ‘Get to Know You survey,’ so that our team can get to know you better!

Make sure not to skip any questions!

More details to follow when you arrive. Get ready to hustle and have fun. We are looking forward to working with you!

We are looking forward to having you join the Q4orce team!

You will receive your laptop & swag via FedEx shipping along with your login credentials prior to your first day. Here is what you can expect on your first day at Q4:

Welcome Call

Your manager will set up a welcome call with you to walk through what to expect on your first day and first few weeks at Q4!

IT Set Up

Our IT team will ship you a laptop and your login information. When you are logged onto Slack, please message your manager to let them know you’re online!

Team Lunch

We will host a virtual lunch with you and your team over video conference. You will receive a lunch voucher for delivery food! Remember to order ahead of time, so your lunch order arrives at your doorsteps by noon.

Life at Q4 (New Hire Orientation)

Learn more about Q4, platform/tools that we use, training and fun things we do and more!

Benefits/Payroll

Our Benefits & Payroll Manager will give you a rundown on benefits and answer any questions you may have.

Dress Code

Q4’s dress code is casual. Feel free to wear jeans or button down shirts.

No PJ’s please! For more on how to navigate working remotely, check out the next box!

WFH Guide

Q4 has created a Work from Home guide for our employees during this time. For many of us this is our first time working remotely and others you’ve been managing/working remotely for a few years. Our guide will share some resources, tips and tricks on how to manage and be a remote worker.

Other Items to Complete on Your First Day:

1. Set up your BambooHR profile
2. Upload a professional photo
3. Complete the ‘Get to Know You survey,’ so that our team can get to know you better!

Make sure not to skip any questions!

More details to follow when you arrive. Get ready to hustle and have fun. We are looking forward to working with you!

Local Lunch Suggestions

Welcome to the Downtown Core of Hamilton. Hamilton has built itself a new reputation surrounding its eclectic arts community and diverse restaurant scene. There are a number of nearby lunch options that will satisfy all cravings! We offer anything from Pho to Smokehouse to Tacos and of course smoothies and bowls Hamilton has it! Here is a list of just SOME of our favourites because we couldn't list them all.

MAP HERE

Directions to the Office

Hamilton - 59 King St. East - Unit 200

Parking Lot

Driving From Toronto To Hamilton

Take the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW)/403 W to Main St W in Hamilton. Take the Main St exit from ON-403 W. Merge onto Main St W then turn left onto John St S. Use the middle lane to turn left onto King St E and we are located on the right hand side.

Parking lots/ Garages:

  1. Jackson Square- 100 King St W
  2. 8 Main Street East - Lot #41
  3. 26 James St North - Lot #36
  4. 114 Main St W - Lot #46
  5. 18 Main Street East - Lot #41
TTC Subway Map

Public Transportation

Go Train:

  1. Get on at your closest Go Train stop. Coming from Toronto you would take the Lakeshore West Line.
  2. Depending on what time of the day, you may need to transfer at Aldershot station and take Bus 18 to Hamilton Go Centre. If not, take the lakeshore west line to the Hamilton Go Centre.
  3. From Hamilton Go Centre walk down Hughson St S for approximately 5 minutes to King St E and turn right.
Highway Traffic

Biking/Walking

  1. Please check for your best route before embarking. Your major intersection will be King St E and James St S.