Concilivi

What Concilivi does

Concilivi is a Quebec-based non-profit organization operating as an initiative of the Réseau pour un Québec Famille (RPQF). Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Brossard, Quebec, it administers the only formal work-family reconciliation (conciliation famille-travail, or CFT) certification in the province, branded as the Sceau Concilivi. The organization serves Quebec-based employers — primarily small and mid-sized organizations, but also public-sector and non-profit entities — seeking to formalize and demonstrate credible work-family balance practices.

Concilivi's product surface centers on the Sceau Concilivi certification, which follows a tiered pricing model based on organization size with a two-year renewal cycle starting at $1,125 CAD. It is supplemented by training programs for HR professionals and managers, free public tools (including a legal obligations guide co-developed with CNESST), an annual employer survey, blog content, and a community directory of certified organizations. Underlying assets include proprietary survey data from over 3,000 annual respondents, partnerships with academic institutions for research-action projects, and a roster of 122 certified organizations accumulated since launch. The organization operates with a small team of approximately 9-11 people.

Revenue mechanics combine certification fees, training program income, and institutional funding. The organization received a $600,000 CAD grant from the Quebec Ministry of Family in June 2020 and has cultivated ongoing partnerships with Fondation Chagnon, multiple Quebec government ministries (MFA, CNESST), and various sector associations. Its go-to-market relies on policy alignment and sector association referrals rather than direct sales, and its 2024 expansion into retail and manufacturing sector projects, a Grand-parents CFT initiative, and a multi-year caregiving-work reconciliation research project signal a broadening programmatic scope.

Name

Concilivi

Legal name

Concilivi (initiative du Réseau pour un Québec Famille)

Website

https://concilivi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Concilivi is a Quebec-based non-profit that operates the only formal work-family reconciliation certification (Sceau Concilivi) in the province, serving Quebec employers through tiered certification, training, annual surveys, and policy-aligned research-action projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workplace Certification Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Professional Organizations (813920), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF), Assessment, Certification & Qualifications Frameworks (BPADAKAL), Certification & Exam Prep eLearning Modules (EDAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Work-family reconciliation certification
• Workplace certification services
• HR training programs
• Employer recognition programs
• Workplace family balance advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Brossard

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Sceau Concilivi Certification Fees: Organizations pay membership fees for the Sceau Concilivi certification, valid for two years. Fees are tiered based on organization size. Non-profits and cooperatives receive a 25% discount, and a 10% discount is available for single payment.
2. Training Programs: Concilivi offers group training sessions for managers and employees on work-family reconciliation topics. Discounts available for Sceau holders.
3. Government Funding Support: The Sceau Concilivi process and training were eligible for up to $30,000 in funding from the Quebec Ministry of Family (program now terminated). Organizations could receive 100% coverage of costs for eligible projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Concilivi offers the Sceau Concilivi, a two-year workplace certification awarded to Quebec organizations that complete a guided assessment including a bilingual employee survey, implement measures across four work-family reconciliation (CFT) domains, and adopt a family-work reconciliation charter. The certification is bundled with expert accompaniment by Concilivi advisors, group training sessions (Formations Concilivi) for managers and employees, free practical tools and publications, and access to a network of certified organizations across Quebec.

Product overview

Concilivi is an initiative of the Réseau pour un Québec Famille that operates primarily as a certification and expertise center for work-family reconciliation (conciliation famille-travail, CFT). Its core offering is the Sceau Concilivi, a two-year workplace certification awarded through a guided assessment process including bilingual employee surveys, CFT measure implementation, and a reconciliation charter. This is supported by a modular suite of services: group training sessions for managers and employees (Formations Concilivi); free practical tools organized by the four CFT domains; a community resources directory; annual CFT surveys and statistics; and a blog. Concilivi also runs time-limited government-funded research-action projects on specific CFT themes — including grandparent-specific CFT, caregiving-work reconciliation, and sector-specific initiatives for retail and manufacturing — that offer free guided accompaniment and sector-specific tools. The Sceau Concilivi certification, the admission process, and the training sessions form the commercial core; the tools, statistics, blog, events, and projects serve as supplementary knowledge and engagement offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sceau Concilivi: The Concilivi Seal - a work-family reconciliation recognition that allows organizations to demonstrate their commitment to work-life balance. Organizations can obtain the seal through a process involving employee consultation, implementing CFT measures, and adopting a family reconciliation charter.

Products and services

• Sceau Conseilivi Certification A two-year workplace certification awarded to Quebec organizations that complete a structured assessment process including implementation of work-family reconciliation (CFT) measures across four domains and adoption of a family-work reconciliation charter. It is aimed at Quebec employers of all sizes seeking to formalize and externally recognize their CFT practices.
• Sceau Conseilivi Admission Process (Démarche d'adhésion) A guided, accompanied certification process that includes an online bilingual employee consultation survey, implementation of CFT measures across four domains, designation of a CFT-responsible manager, adoption of a family-work reconciliation charter, and a Teams-based analysis review, with an admission guide, charter template, and two implementation toolkits. It is targeted at Quebec employers pursuing the Sceau Concilivi.
• Formations Conseilivi (Group Training Sessions) Group training sessions on work-family reconciliation topics, offered for HR professionals, supervisors, management, and employees. Topics include CFT 101 for Managers, Managing Special CFT Requests, Right to Disconnect, Proactive Parental Leave Management, Mental Load, RECET 5 Pillars, Digital Disconnection, and sector-specific training for retail and manufacturing. Sceau holders receive a 20% discount.
• Projet CFT des grands-parents (Grandparent Work-Family Reconciliation Project) A government-funded research-action project offering free guided accompaniment, evidence-based tools, blog articles, and webinars to help organizations address the work-family reconciliation needs of employed grandparents. Targeted at Quebec employers and HR professionals.
• Projet Conciliation proche aidance-travail (Caregiving-Work Reconciliation Project) A research-action project under the Government Action Plan for Caregivers offering free guided accompaniment, free tools, and blog and webinar content to help Quebec organizations include caregiving realities in their CFT practices.
• Outils CFT - Loi sur les normes du travail (Labour Standards Tools) Free tools and resources explaining employer and employee rights and obligations under Quebec's Labour Standards Act regarding family responsibilities. Includes a legal obligations guide and employer- and employee-focused resources, funded by CNESST.
• Projet sectoriel Commerce de détail (Retail Sectoral CFT Project) A sectoral research-action project identifying CFT challenges and solutions specific to the retail sector. Delivers free training, a free toolkit, sensitization materials, and testimonials for retail organizations in Quebec.
• Projet sectoriel Manufacturier (Manufacturing Sectoral CFT Project) A sectoral research-action project for the Quebec manufacturing sector addressing CFT challenges. Provides free online training, evaluation tools, blog content, and testimonials, with support from the Secrétariat à la condition féminine.
• Outils et publications gratuits CFT (Free Tools and Publications Library) A library of free practical tools and publications covering the four CFT domains: work time and location arrangement, family responsibility leave, employee and family support, and organizational adaptability. Includes topic-specific guides, checklists, implementation sheets, and a community resources directory. Targeted at Quebec employers and HR professionals.
• Sondages et statistiques CFT (Annual CFT Surveys and Statistics) Annual employer and employee surveys on work-family reconciliation trends in Quebec, conducted with polling firm Léger. Results are published as reports and press releases tracking CFT evolution from 2018 to 2026.
• Répertoire de ressources communautaires CFT (Community Resources Directory) A searchable directory of community resources, support organizations, and self-help groups across Quebec to help individuals and employers address family and personal challenges affecting work-family reconciliation. Covers audiences from pregnancy through seniors and topics including childcare, mental health, caregiving, and legal support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 76% of employed people with family responsibilities would apply for jobs at certified employers; 79% would stay longer at certified employers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Réseau pour un Québec FamillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization of Concilivi. RPQF is a provincial influence, consultation, and capacity-building organization working closely with members and partners from various sectors to promote family well-being and work-life balance.
• L'Appui pour les proches aidantsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the caregiver-work reconciliation research-action project under Measure 53 of the Government Action Plan for Caregivers 2021-2026.
• Proche aidance QuébecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in research and awareness initiatives regarding caregiver-work reconciliation, including joint press releases on caregiving challenges.
• Conseil du Patronat du Québec (CPQ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresents employer interests and participates in advisory committees for CFT initiatives, contributing employer perspective on work-family reconciliation.
• Conseil Québécois du Commerce de DétailminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the retail sector CFT project, providing industry expertise and collaboration on sector-specific CFT solutions.
• Détail QuébecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in retail sector CFT initiatives, collaborating on research and solutions for the retail industry.
• Manufacturiers et exportateurs du Québec (MEQ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the manufacturing sector CFT project, contributing industry expertise for sector-specific solutions.
• Université TÉLUQminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner led by Professor Diane-Gabrielle Tremblay, providing research expertise and data on work-family reconciliation issues.
• Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés (ORCRA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional order for HR practitioners, participates in advisory committees and collaborated on training through the Les Grands Enjeux series.
• Léger (Research Firm)minorOthersQuebec-based research firm commissioned annually to conduct surveys on work-family reconciliation among employees and employers, providing key data for Concilivi's research initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Great Place to Work Canada: Canada's leading workplace certification body, awarding Great Place to Work certifications based on employee surveys and culture assessments. Directly comparable to Concilivi as a workplace culture/family-friendly certification that organizations pursue for employer branding and talent attraction.
• Imagine Canada: National non-profit offering the Standards Program certification for charities and non-profits. Comparable as a Canadian non-profit accreditation/certification body that signals organizational quality to stakeholders, with similar model of paid certification plus free tools and resources.
• B Lab Canada (B Corporation): Certifies companies meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental performance. Comparable to Concilivi as a third-party certification that signals organizational values to stakeholders, though B Corp focuses on broader ESG rather than work-family practices specifically.
• Excellence Canada: Canadian organization offering workplace excellence and quality certification programs. Directly comparable as a Canadian certification body that recognizes organizational practices, with overlapping HR and culture assessment capabilities.

Regional players

• Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés (ORHCA): Quebec's HR professional order, already a Concilivi advisory committee partner. Comparable as a Quebec-specific HR professional body that sets standards and credentials for HR practice — overlapping mission of elevating HR standards in the province.
• Family Friendly Workplace (US): US-based national certification for workplace family-friendly policies. Highly comparable in direct subject matter (work-family reconciliation certification), though operating in a different geography (US vs Quebec). Useful reference for Concilivi's model and potential expansion playbook.

Others

• Léger (Research Firm): Quebec-based market research firm commissioned by Concilivi for annual CFT surveys. Included as ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor; demonstrates the survey infrastructure partnership underlying Concilivi's data advantage.
• Conseil du Patronat du Québec (CPQ): Quebec employer association representing business interests and participating in Concilivi's advisory committee. Functions as a partner and ecosystem participant in advancing CFT adoption among Quebec employers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@quebecfamille-concilivi
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/concilivi
• Instagraminstagram.com/concilivi

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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