By Kristina Leung and Julien Gagnier, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors
Description: Founded in 1991, Staples Canada is a retailer of office supplies, business machines, office furniture and business services for small businesses and home office customers.
Highlights for new grads:
Average starting salary: $40,001 to $45,000
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
Student employment: summer and co-op
Telecommuting
Tuition subsidies
Vacation (after first year): 2 weeks
Hiring locations across Canada: Richmond Hill ON
Typical positions for new grads: Graduates would occupy Business Support Manager, Category Specialist, Accounts Payable Analyst, Recruiter, Compensation Services Representative, Marketing Specialist and IT Support Analyst positions.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Arts: General, Business, Economics, Human Resources, Political Science, Psychology, Public Relations / Communications, Recreation Studies, Sociology
Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration: General, Finance, Hotel / Food Services, Human Resources, Information Systems, Marketing
Bachelor of Science: Computer Science
Community College Diploma: General, Business, Facility Management, Fashion Arts / Design, Hospitality, Human Resources, Recreation Studies
Master of Business Administration: General
Professional Accreditation: Other Business / Technical/ Industry Certifications
Secondary Education: High School Diploma
On-campus recruitment at: Wilfrid Laurier University, Ryerson University, University of Toronto, Seneca College, Waterloo University, York University, Humber College, Centennial College, George Brown College
