By Kristina Leung and Julien Gagnier, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors
Description: The Children's Aid Society of Ottawa is a non-profit organization committed to protecting children and youth from all forms of abuse and neglect.
Highlights for new grads:
Average starting salary: $50,001 to $55,000
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): 24
Student employment: summer and co-op
Telecommuting
Tuition subsidies
Vacation (after first year): 4 weeks
Hiring locations across Canada: Gloucester ON, Ottawa ON, Kanata ON
Typical positions for new grads: Graduates would occupy Child Protection Worker, Foster Care/ Adoption Worker, Casual Child & Youth Counsellor, Supply Teacher, Administrative Assistant, Legal Assistant and Law Clerk positions.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Arts: Criminology, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology
Bachelor of Education: Counselling, Early Childhood, Special Needs
Bachelor of Laws: General
Community College Diploma: Business, Child Care / Education, Legal Assistant / Law Clerk, Office Administration, Secretarial, Social Worker / DSW
Master of Arts: Criminology, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology
On-campus recruitment at: Algonquin College, La Cité Collégiale, Université du Québec en Outaouais, Carleton Universit, University of Ottawa
Updated: Oct 18 2010
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