Description: Canadian Payments Association (CPA) is a non-profit organization that operates the national clearings and settlement system in Canada.
Highlights for new grads:
Average starting salary: $50,001 to $55,000
Flexible work hours
Health benefits for new employees
In-house training program
Orientation program for new employees
New entry-level positions (last year): 11
Telecommuting
Tuition subsidies
Vacation (after first year): 3 weeks
Typical positions for new grads: Graduates would occupy Intermediate Operations Analyst, Communications Officer, Administrative Assistant and Business Analyst positions.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Arts: Public Relations / Communications
Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration: Accounting, Finance, Information Systems
Bachelor of Engineering: Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Laws: General, Corporate
Bachelor of Science: Computer Science
Community College Diploma: Communications / Public Relations, Computer Science, Information Technology, Office Administration, Secretarial
Master of Arts: Economics
Master of Business Administration: Finance, Information Systems, Public Administration
Professional Accreditation: Accounting (CA), Accounting (CGA), Accounting (CMA), Cisco Certifications, Microsoft Certifications, Novell Certifications
