By Kristina Leung and Julien Gagnier, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors
Description: Established in 1989, JV Driver Projects Inc. is a multi-disciplinary industrial contractor that provides construction services to the mining, forestry, petrochemical and energy sectors.
Highlights for new grads:
Average starting salary: $65,001 to $70,000
Career planning services
Flexible work hours
Health benefits for new employees
In-house training program
Mentoring program
Online training program
Student employment: summer and co-op
Tuition subsidies
Vacation (after first year): 2 weeks
Hiring locations across Canada: Fort McMurray AB, Grand Prairie AB, Nisku AB, Athabasca AB
Typical positions for new grads: Graduates would occupy Project Coordinator, Junior Estimator, Administrator Assistant, Accountant, Account Payable, Accounts Receivable, Human Resources Advisor, IT Supporter, and Labour Relations Advisor positions.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Arts: Human Resources, Industrial Relations
Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration: Accounting, Finance, Human Resources
Bachelor of Engineering: Civil, Electrical, Mechanical
Community College Diploma: Accounting, Business, Communications / Public Relations, Engineering Technician, Human Resources
Master of Business Administration: Accounting, Finance
Professional Accreditation: Accounting (CA), Accounting (CGA), Accounting (CMA), Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS), Other Business / Technical/ Industry Certifications, Professional Engineer, Purchasing Management (PMAC, CPP), Quality Assurance (TQM)
Secondary Education: High School Diploma
On-campus recruitment at: University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan, College of New Caledonia, University of Northern British Columbia, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology, Parkland College
