By Kristina Leung and Julien Gagnier, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors
Description: Nordion Inc., formerly MDS Nordion Inc., provides technologies for medical imaging, radiotherapeutics, and sterilization technologies.
Highlights for new grads:
Average starting salary: $45,001 to $50,000
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): 2
Student employment: summer and co-op
Telecommuting
Tuition subsidies
Vacation (after first year): 3 weeks
Hiring locations across Canada: Ottawa ON, Vancouver BC
Typical positions for new grads: Graduates would occupy Junior Source Production Technician, Junior Production Technician, Quality Control Technician, Development Technician, Research Associate, Research Chemist and Engineering Associate positions.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Engineering: Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Production / Manufacturing
Bachelor of Science: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Physics
Community College Diploma: Engineering Technician, Laboratory Technician, Nuclear Medicine
Master of Science: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry
Professional Accreditation: Accounting (CMA), Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS), Logistics (CITT, CIFFA), Professional Engineer, Purchasing Management (PMAC, CPP), Quality Assurance (TQM)
Secondary Education: High School Diploma
On-campus recruitment at: University of Ottawa, Carleton University, University of Waterloo, Queen's University, University of Toronto, McGill University, La Cité collégiale
