By Kristina Leung and Julien Gagnier, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors
Description: Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc. provides a diversified portfolio of insurance adjusting and risk management services to insurance companies, corporations and public institutions.
Highlights for new grads:
Average starting salary: $35,001 to $40,000
Career planning services
Flexible work hours
Formal leadership training
In-house training program
Online training program
Orientation program for new employees
New entry-level positions (last year): 113
Student employment: summer and co-op
Telecommuting
Tuition subsidies
Vacation (after first year): 2 weeks
Hiring locations across Canada: Mississauga ON, Toronto ON, Montreal QC, Calgary AB, Edmonton AB
Typical positions for new grads: Graduates would occupy Adjuster, Computer Technician, Case Manager, Rehabilitation, Consultant, Software Developer, Occupational Therapist, Marine Surveyor, Investigator, Auto Appraiser, and Inbound Call Centre Agent positions. The company also employs field experts such as Engineers, Architects and Lawyers, depending on class action settlements and specialty claims.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Arts: Business, Criminology
Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration: Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing
Bachelor of Engineering: Architectural / Building / Construction, Marine, Mechanical
Bachelor of Laws: General
Bachelor of Science: Kinesiology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy
Community College Diploma: Accounting, Automotive Mechanic, Business, Computer Science, Human Resources, Information Technology, Insurance, Marine Engineering, Nursing (RN), Nursing (RNA / RPN), Office Administration, Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy
Master of Business Administration: General
Master of Engineering: Marine
Master of Science: Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Nursing / Health Administration, Occupational Therapy
Professional Accreditation: Accounting (CA), Accounting (CGA), Accounting (CMA), Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS), Insurance (RIBO, OTL, CIP), Microsoft Certifications, Other Business / Technical/ Industry Certifications
Updated: Oct 07 2010
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