By Kristina Leung and Julien Gagnier, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors
Description: Stryker Canada Inc. markets and distributes specialty surgical and medical products, including reconstructive, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine products to healthcare providers across the country.
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
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
Typical positions for new grads: Graduates would occupy Customer Service Agent, Material Handler, Loaner Coordinator, Sales Coordinator, Buyer, RA/QA Representative, Sales Associate and Staff Accountant positions.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Arts: Business, Human Resources
Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration: Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing
Bachelor of Science: Animal Sciences / Medicine, Computer Science, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy
Master of Business Administration: Marketing
Master of Science: Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Nursing / Health Administration, Occupational Therapy
On-campus recruitment at: McMaster University, University of Guelph, University of Waterloo, Brock University, Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Western Ontario; University of Toronto