Chosen as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People for 2012:
By Kristina Leung and Richard Yerema, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editor
(Sep 24, 2012)
Health benefits plan
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Maternity & parental top-up % (mothers) (total)
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Vacation allowance after first year
3 weeks
Flexible work hours
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Tuition subsidies
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Formal orientation program (TCD)
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Mentoring program
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Formal leadership training (TCD)
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Subsidies for professional accreditations
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Bicycle lock-up
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Transit subsidy
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Casual dress (e.g. jeans) daily
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Employee sports teams
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Organized social events (social committee)
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Hires summer students
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Hires co-op students
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On-campus recruitment program
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Young People Highlights
new hires have the opportunity to go to lunch with the CEO to discuss their experience at the organization
the company also offers unique career opportunities as part of Amazon.com, including access to the Amazon Mentorship Program
also provides opportunities to participate in paid internships
Background Information
Major Canadian hiring locations: Victoria BC.
Full-time employees in Canada: 87.
Full-time worldwide: 132.
Part-time employees in Canada: 3.
On-campus recruitment at: University of Victoria, Simon Fraser University.
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