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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Career planning services
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Subsidies for professional accreditations
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Bicycle lock-up
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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 co-op students
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On-campus recruitment program
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Young People Highlights
the head office offers a variety of amenities including an employee lounge (with fireplace, television, foosball and table tennis), nap room for employees who need a quick break during the busy day, and an onsite cafeteria
encourages ongoing employee development with tuition subsidies for job-related courses, a variety of in-house and online training options, internship opportunities and subsidies for professional accreditation
manages 4-month paid internships for students, through which they receive mentoring by a manager and participate in project development
students may also attend monthly learning sessions on topics such as workplace etiquette and managing career development
Background Information
Major Canadian hiring locations: Waterloo ON, Kingston ON, Ottawa ON, Montréal QC.
Full-time employees in Canada: 1,276.
Full-time at this location: 714.
Full-time worldwide: 3,784.
Part-time employees in Canada: 3.
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