By Nancy Nguyen, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editor
Description: Intrawest ULC at Whistler Blackcomb is a world-class resort and one of Canada's premier skiing and snowboarding destinations.
Highlights for new grads:
Average starting salary: $25,001 to $30,000
Career planning services
Flexible work hours
In-house training program
Online training program
Student employment: summer and co-op
Tuition subsidies
Vacation (after first year): 2 weeks
Summer recruitment begins in February of each year.
Typical positions for new grads: Graduates would occupy Kids Camp Child Care Worker, Accounts Payable / Receivable Clerk, Revenue Representative, Retail / Rental Lead Hand, Sales and Marketing, Graphic Designer, Receptionist, Administrative Assistant, Lift Maintenance Mechanic, Data Entry Clerk, Computer User Support, Human Resources, Food and Beverage, and Trades (Mechanic, Millwright, Plumber, Carpenter, Electrician) positions.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Arts: General, Business, Economics, Human Resources, Public Relations / Communications, Social Work
Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration: General, Accounting, Finance, Hotel / Food Services, Human Resources, Information Systems, Marketing
Bachelor of Education: Early Childhood
Community College Diploma: General, Accounting, Automotive Mechanic, Business, Carpentry, Child Care / Education, Communications / Public Relations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing / Sales, Recreation Studies
Professional Accreditation: Accounting (CA), Accounting (CGA), Accounting (CMA), Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS), Quality Assurance (TQM)
