By Kristina Leung and Julien Gagnier, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors
Description: ISM Canada, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IBM Canada Ltd., is an information technology services company, which services private and public sector organizations.
Highlights for new grads:
Average starting salary: $45,001 to $50,000
Career planning services
Flexible work hours
Formal leadership training
Health benefits for new employees
In-house training program
Online training program
Orientation program for new employees
New entry-level positions (last year): 20
Student employment: summer and co-op
Telecommuting
Tuition subsidies
Vacation (after first year): 3 weeks
Hiring locations across Canada: Regina SK, Saskatoon SK, Victoria BC, Vancouver BC
Typical positions for new grads: Graduates would occupy Support Analyst, Programmer Analyst and Analyst positions.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration: Information Systems
Bachelor of Engineering: Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Science: Computer Science
Community College Diploma: Computer Science, Electronics Technician, Information Technology
Master of Business Administration: Information Systems
On-campus recruitment at: University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (Palliser)