By Nancy Nguyen, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editor
Description: Canadian Institute for Health Information / CIHI is a non-profit organization responsible for developing and maintaining Canada's national health information system.
Highlights for new grads:
Average starting salary: $45,001 to $50,000
Career planning services
Flexible work hours
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): 178
Student employment: summer and co-op
Telecommuting
Tuition subsidies
Vacation (after first year): 3 weeks
Hiring locations across Canada: Ottawa ON, Toronto ON
Typical positions for new grads: Graduates would occupy Analyst, Programmer/Analyst, Coordinator and Quality Assurance Assistant positions.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration: Information Systems
Bachelor of Science: Actuarial / Statistics, Computer Science, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy
Community College Diploma: Computer Science, Health Sciences (Other), Information Technology
Professional Accreditation: Other Business / Technical/ Industry Certifications
