By Kristina Leung and Julien Gagnier, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors
Description: The University of Toronto is one of Canada's largest research and teaching universities, offering 800 undergraduate fields of study and 400 graduate and professional programs to over 77,000 students.
Highlights for new grads:
Average starting salary: $40,001 to $45,000
Career planning services
Flexible work hours
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): 3 weeks
Hiring locations across Canada: Toronto ON, Mississauga ON, Scarborough ON
Typical positions for new grads: Graduates would occupy Web Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Laboratory Technician, Financial Assistant, Human Resources Assistant, and Student Services Assistant positions.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Arts: General
Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration: General
Bachelor of Education: General
Bachelor of Engineering: General
Bachelor of Laws: General
Bachelor of Science: General
Community College Diploma: General
Doctorate (Arts): General
Doctorate (Education): Teaching
Doctorate (Eng.): General
Doctorate (Science): General
Master of Architecture: Architecture
Master of Arts: General
Master of Business Administration: General
Master of Education: Administration, Teaching
Master of Engineering: General
Master of Science: General
Professional Accreditation: Accounting (CA), Accounting (CGA), Accounting (CMA), Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS), Microsoft Certifications, Professional Engineer, Purchasing Management (PMAC, CPP)