By Kristina Leung and Julien Gagnier, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors
Description: EPCOR Utilities Inc. is a utility provider that builds, owns and operates electrical transmission and distribution networks, water and wastewater treatment facilities and infrastructure in Canada.
Highlights for new grads:
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): 367
Student employment: summer and co-op
Telecommuting
Tuition subsidies
Vacation (after first year): 3 weeks
Provides Management and Professional Development Program
Hiring locations across Canada: Fort McMurray AB, Calgary AB
Typical positions for new grads: Graduates would occupy Specialist, Advisor, Clerk, Analyst, Operator, Engineer, Technologist, and Assistant positions.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Arts: Public Relations / Communications
Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration: Finance, Human Resources, Marketing
Bachelor of Education: Adult
Bachelor of Engineering: Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Water Resources
Bachelor of Laws: Corporate
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry, Environmental
Community College Diploma: Engineering Technician, Laboratory Technician, Office Administration, Purchasing / Logistics, Secretarial
Doctorate (Eng.): Environmental
Doctorate (Science): Environmental
Master of Arts: Economics
Master of Business Administration: General, Finance, Information Systems, Marketing
Master of Engineering: Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Power / Hydro, Water Resources
On-campus recruitment at: University of Alberta, University of Lethbridge, University of Calgary, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Grant MacEwan University
