By Kristina Leung and Julien Gagnier, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors
Description: COM DEV International Ltd. is a manufacturer of products for use in spacecraft and communications satellites, specializing in spaceflight subsystems and instruments used in earth observation, space science and remote sensing.
Highlights for new grads:
Average starting salary: $50,001 to $55,000
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): 10
Student employment: summer and co-op
Telecommuting
Tuition subsidies
Vacation (after first year): 2 weeks
Typical positions for new grads: Graduates would occupy Engineer, Technologist, Administrative, Network Administration, Programmer and Systems Analyst positions.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Engineering: Aerospace, Electrical, Engineering Physics, Mechanical, Metallurgy
Bachelor of Science: Computer Science, Mathematics, Metallurgy
Community College Diploma: Electronics Technician, Engineering Technician, Human Resources, Information Technology, Purchasing / Logistics, Tool & Die / Machinist / Millwright
On-campus recruitment at: University of Waterloo, Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology, Conestoga College, Fanshawe College, Niagara College Canada
