By Kristina Leung and Julien Gagnier, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors
Description: Alberta Blue Cross is a provider of supplementary health and dental benefit plans to individuals, families and employers and manages health programs for the government.
Highlights for new grads:
Career planning services
Flexible work hours
Formal leadership training
Health benefits for new employees
In-house training program
Mentoring program
Online training program
Orientation program for new employees
New entry-level positions (last year): 100
Student employment: summer and co-op
Telecommuting
Tuition subsidies
Vacation (after first year): 3 weeks
Hiring locations across Canada: Calgary AB, Edmonton AB
Typical positions for new grads: Graduates would occupy Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, Network Analyst, Database Administrator, Dental Claims Assessor, Market Research Analyst, Case Manager, Sales Associate, Auditor and Help Desk Analyst positions.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Arts: General
Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration: General
Bachelor of Education: General
Bachelor of Science: General, Computer Science
Community College Diploma: General, Accounting, Business, Computer Science, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Graphic Arts / Design, Human Resources, Office Administration
Secondary Education: High School Diploma
On-campus recruitment at: Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, University of Alberta, University of Calgary
