By Nancy Nguyen, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editor
Description: BD Canada Inc. manufactures and markets medical equipment and supplies to healthcare professionals, hospitals, research institutions and individual consumers.
Highlights for new grads:
Average starting salary: $35,001 to $40,000
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): 3
Student employment: summer and co-op
Telecommuting
Tuition subsidies
Vacation (after first year): 3 weeks
Hiring locations across Canada: Oakville ON, Mississauga ON; Québec City QC
Typical positions for new grads: Graduates would occupy Customer Service Representative, Marketing Coordinator, Sales Analyst, Sales Coordinator, Associate Product Manager, Sales Representative, Help Desk Support, Quality Systems Associate, Regulator Affairs Associate, Operations Administrator, Contract/ Rebate Coordinator, Account Analyst and Financial Analyst positions.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Arts: General, Business, Economics, Human Resources
Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration: General, Accounting, Finance, Marketing
Bachelor of Science: General, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Health Sciences, Immunology, Microbiology, Nursing, Optometry / Ophthalmology
Master of Arts: General, Economics
Master of Business Administration: General, Accounting, Finance
Master of Science: General, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Immunology, Microbiology, Nursing / Health Administration
Professional Accreditation: Accounting (CA), Accounting (CGA), Accounting (CMA), Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS), Microsoft Certifications
