By Kristina Leung and Julien Gagnier, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors
Description: SaskTel provides a complete range of communications services to residential and business customers.
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
Mentoring program
Online training program
Orientation program for new employees
New entry-level positions (last year): 80
Student employment: summer and co-op
Telecommuting
Tuition subsidies
Vacation (after first year): 3 weeks
Hiring locations across Canada: Regina SK, Saskatoon SK, Moose Jaw SK, Swift Current SK, Yorkton SK, Weyburn SK, Estevan SK, Prince Albert SK, North Battleford SK
Typical positions for new grads: Graduates would occupy Programmer Analyst, Engineer, Engineering Assistant, Marketing Analyst, Accountant, Human Resources Manager, Administrative Assistant, Trunking and Switching Technician, and Service Technician positions.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration: Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Public Administration
Bachelor of Engineering: General, Computer Engineering, Electrical, Telecommunications
Community College Diploma: Engineering Technician, Information Technology
Professional Accreditation: Accounting (CGA), Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS)
On-campus recruitment at: University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science & Technology, Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology, First Nations University of Canada, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
