By Kristina Leung and Julien Gagnier, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors
Description: Christie Digital Systems Canada, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets advanced video projection systems for entertainment and commercial customers around the world.
Highlights for new grads:
Average starting salary: $55,001 to $60,000
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): 55
Student employment: co-op
Tuition subsidies
Vacation (after first year): 2 weeks
Hiring locations across Canada: Kitchener ON
Typical positions for new grads: University graduates would occupy Software/Electrical/Mechanical/Optical Developer positions, while College graduates would occupy Technician and Technologist positions.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration: Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Marketing
Bachelor of Engineering: Computer Engineering, Electrical, Engineering Physics, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical, Microelectronics, Production / Manufacturing
Bachelor of Science: Computer Science, Physics
Community College Diploma: Audio/Video Technician, Electronics Technician, Engineering Technician, Information Technology, Purchasing / Logistics
Master of Business Administration: General, Finance, Information Systems
Master of Engineering: Computer Engineering, Electrical, Engineering Physics, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical, Production / Manufacturing
Master of Science: Computer Science, Physics
Professional Accreditation: Accounting (CA), Accounting (CGA), Accounting (CMA)
On-campus recruitment at: University of Waterloo, University of Guelph, Wilfred Laurier University, Conestoga College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning