By Kristina Leung and Julien Gagnier, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors
Description: ING DIRECT, also known as ING Bank of Canada, is a federally regulated bank that specializes in branchless telephone and Internet banking.
Highlights for new grads:
Average starting salary: $30,001 to $35,000
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
Student employment: summer and co-op
Telecommuting
Tuition subsidies
Vacation (after first year): 2 weeks
Co-op students are hired for the Information Technology department. Summer students are hired for all departments.
Hiring locations across Canada: Vancouver BC, Ottawa ON, Toronto ON, Montréal QC, Calgary, AB
Typical positions for new grads: Graduates would occupy Direct Banking Associate, Bilingual Direct Banking Associate, Operations Associate and Administration Support positions.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Arts: General, Business, Economics, French
Community College Diploma: General, Accounting, Business, Office Administration, Purchasing / Logistics
