By Kristina Leung and Julien Gagnier, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors
Description: Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) is a farmer-controlled organization that markets wheat and barley grown by western Canadian producers.
Highlights for new grads:
Average starting salary: $30,001 to $35,000
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
Student employment: summer and co-op
Telecommuting
Tuition subsidies
Vacation (after first year): 3 weeks
Leadership, communication, teamwork, customer service, innovation, results-oriented, problem solving, analytical and decision making skills are all listed as desirable non-academic qualifications.
Typical positions for new grads: Graduates would occupy Analyst positions in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Logistics, I&T and Weather and Market Analysis; Coordinator positions in Marketing, Information and Technology Deliver Services, Corporate Communications and Account Representatives in Farmer Operations and Internet Communication Specialist.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Arts: Business
Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration: Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Information Systems, Public Administration
Bachelor of Science: Agriculture / Horticulture
Community College Diploma: Accounting, Business, Communications / Public Relations, Graphic Arts / Design, Information Technology, Marketing / Sales, Purchasing / Logistics
Professional Accreditation: Accounting (CA), Accounting (CGA), Accounting (CMA), Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS), Logistics (CITT, CIFFA), Purchasing Management (PMAC, CPP)
Secondary Education: High School Diploma
Updated: Nov 03 2010
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