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You’re fresh out of high school, college, or university. You’re pounding the pavement, looking for a big break, a great opportunity, the career you’ve always dreamed of. You want a dynamic work environment, chal-lenging tasks, and a focus on young, eager employees like you, to ensure career growth and professional encouragement. The win-ners of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People have proven they’re focused on young people, with a multitude of programs and initiatives for hiring and motivating the younger generation of professionals.

“The job market today is very competitive, especially for young people,” says Kristina Leung, senior editor of the Canada’s Top

100 Employers project. “To recruit top talent, forward-thinking employers need to reach out to students and new grads and help them transition from school to the workplace.”

“New grads are interested in opportuni-ties for career development and advance-ment, especially workplaces where they can develop skills and gain meaningful work experience, says Leung. “The em-ployers selected for this year’s list under-stand that, and are committed to creat-ing a work environment in which young people can thrive.”

Now entering its 13th year, “Canada’s Top Employers for Young People” is an edito-

rial project that recognizes the country’s leaders in attracting and retaining younger workers. The competition reviews a variety of initiatives, including the availability of co-op and work-study programs, opportu-nities for mentoring, and training programs that develop workplace skills in young Ca-nadians starting their first careers.

“Employers are evaluated on programs and benefits that are of specific interest to young people, such as tuition assistance, financial support for professional accreditation, and career management services,” says Leung. “We received a record number of applica-tions this year, and reviewed a wide range of initiatives. Most of these programs don’t

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cost a lot of money, but they provide young people with a place at the table and build the organization. Accessibility and trans-parency are crucial in creating a company culture that supports young people and en-courages them to excel.”

The development of the competition itself reflects the growing interest in the area by the nation’s most progressive employers. Prior to 2007, the competition was pub-lished annually as an appendix to the Can-ada’s Top 100 Employers paperback. Over the years, the Top 100 editors collected in-creasingly detailed information on a wide range of in-house training programs and targeted initiatives for younger workers.

Much of this research can be seen in the detailed “Reasons for Selection” that the editors publish, explaining why each of this year’s winning employers was selected.

“One of the key trends in this year’s compe-tition is that almost all progressive employers now offer some level of targeted recruitment programs for younger workers,” says Leung. “This year’s winners have each demonstrat-ed a commitment to nurturing young talent and helping them develop to their highest potential through programs like leadership training and job-rotation. They’ve also made an effort to be accessible to young people, whether through social media, career fairs, or on-campus recruitment.”

Noteworthy initiatives at this year’s win-ners include social or networking events for younger workers, to help them integrate and develop friendships at work, as well as in-house competitions that challenge young employees to become more inno-vative and think “outside the box”. These types of programs encourage employees to tap into their creative side and showcase their problem-solving skills – and some-times even reward them for great ideas.

At the end of the day, this year’s Canada’s Top Employers for Young People winners realize that investing in younger employ-ees is really an investment into the organi-zation’s future.

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agrium inc. i aBAgrium Inc. is a North and South American retail supplier and wholesale producer of agricultural products and specialty fertilizers.

Created a two-year rotational program for graduates of finance, eco-nomics, accounting, and commerce. The program includes approxi-mately three rotations that last between six to eight months in various areas such as treasury and corporate reporting, and participants are mentored by a senior director or vice-president.

accenture inc. | onAccenture Inc. is a leading international management consulting, tech-nology services and outsourcing firm.

Manages a summer consulting internship program, which provides stu-dents with an opportunity to work on one or two different projects from June to August. Interns attend a student leadership conference in the United States and participate in a thought leadership project, which is presented to senior leaders at the end of the term.

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aTB Financial | aBATB Financial is a Crown corporation and financial institution that provides personal, business, and agri-industry financial services, and a network of Automated Banking Machines (ABMs) across Alberta.

Offers a number of trainee programs for recent graduates of business management, hospitality, and agriculture, for roles such as customer service manager, business and agriculture advisor, and personal bank-ing specialist. Trainee programs provide on-the-job training, mentor-ing, and classroom instruction.

arcurve inc. | aBFounded in 2006, Arcurve Inc. is a software development and services company.

In partnership with local post-secondary institutions, offers paid intern-ship opportunities and requires students to complete an “intern chal-lenge” before proceeding to the interview stage. (This year’s challenge requires applicants to solve a coding problem!) Also hosts technical roundtables twice a year and invites employees, local experts, and clients to discuss emerging technologies and network with industry personnel.

altagas ltd. | aBAltaGas Ltd. is a diversified energy company that is active in natural gas gathering, processing and transmission, and in marketing whole-sale electricity.

The company’s two-year New Graduate Development Program offers full-time positions to graduates and includes rotations through various areas of the company. Participants are also assigned a senior-level ex-ecutive mentor that works outside of his or her regular team.

alberta-pacific Forest industries inc. | aBAlberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is a producer of kraft pulp used in the manufacturing of a variety of paper products.

Manages paid and unpaid co-op programs in partnership with Portage College, the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, and the Uni-versity of Alberta. The company provides work terms ranging from three weeks to eight months for power engineering students as well as opportunities to work as an administrative assistant, lab technician, or accountant.


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Bruce power lp | onBruce Power LP is a private nuclear generating company in Ontario.

Offers a development student program to provide training and work ex-perience to full-time college and university students in disciplines such as information technology, engineering, operations, finance, and hu-man resources. Also provides 12 to 16-month internship opportunities for students as well as a summer student program to provide work place-ments in the organization’s clerical and civil maintenance divisions.

Big viking games inc. | onBig Viking Games Inc. specializes in social and mobile game development.

Provides opportunities for internal and external mentoring, including reverse mentoring for younger employees; currently, 40 per cent of Big Viking’s employees participate in a mentoring relationship. Encourages ongoing employee development with subsidies for professional accredi-tation, career planning assistance, and a variety of in-house and online training options.

Bennett Jones llp | aBBennett Jones LLP is a Canadian law firm that specializes in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and banking, bankruptcy and re-structuring, commercial litigation, intellectual property, tax, competi-tion and trade law, and public policy.

Manages an in-house mentoring program to help students transition to junior associates, and offers mentoring to legal assistants, legal sum-mer students, and articling students. Works with various post-second-ary institutions to hire Legal Assistant practicum students each year.

Bell aliant inc. | nsBell Aliant Inc. is one of North America’s largest regional communica-tions companies, providing information, communication and technol-ogy services including voice, data, Internet, video and value-added busi-ness solutions to customers in six provinces.

In partnership with the Nova Scotia Community College and the Unama’Ki Economic Benefits Office, created a 21-week fibre-optic training program for Aboriginal students. The company also offers mentoring to all employees and is a designated Charted Accountant Training Office.

BC hydro | BCBC Hydro is a provincial crown corporation and electric utility that serves the province of British Columbia.

Created a Graduate Technologist-in-Training Program to provide structured career development and on-the-job training to employees. The program is between two and four years in length and includes classroom training, presentations, technical courses and seminars, and work placements at various offices.

Bayer Canada | onBayer Canada, a subsidiary of Bayer AG, is a research-based company with core businesses in the areas of healthcare, crop, and material science.

Head office employees may take advantage of a variety of unique onsite amenities including a fitness facility (with free membership and yoga classes), outdoor multi-purpose court that can be configured for bas-ketball, tennis, and volleyball, golf putting green, and employee lounge (with fireplace, foosball, dartboard, pool table, and Nintendo Wii).

Canadian Tire Corporation limited | onFounded in 1922, Canadian Tire Corporation Limited operates over 1,200 retail stores and gasoline outlets across Canada.

Employs over 150 students each year through a variety of co-op and internship opportunities in a variety of areas including marketing, fi-nance, human resources, information technology, and merchandising. Students also volunteer on the Student Social Committee, and plan social and recreational activities for the organization’s co-op and sum-mer students.

Canada revenue agency / Cra | onCRA is a federal government agency that is responsible for revenue generation, tax administration, international trade, and border services.

Established an Aboriginal Student Employment Program to introduce high school and post-secondary students to the organization’s major business lines: revenue generation, income redistribution, and trade ad-ministration.

Cameco Corporation | sKCameco Corporation is one of the world’s largest uranium producers and suppliers of conversion services.

In 2011, the company launched a chapter of North American Young Generation in Nuclear, a group for young professionals in nuclear sci-ence and technology dedicated to providing development opportuni-ties for younger employees. The Cameco chapter has hosted lunch and learn events, professional development workshops, and network-ing events.

Cactus restaurants ltd. | BCCactus Restaurants Ltd. operates casual dining restaurants with 17 loca-tions in British Columbia and 3 restaurants in Alberta.

Manages a mentorship program, through which participating head of-fice staff and managers are paired with a senior manager or executive outside of their department for a six-month period to expose them to all areas of the business.


Corus Entertainment inc. | onCorus Entertainment Inc. is a media and entertainment company that owns television services, 37 radio stations, and Nelvana, a pro-ducer and distributor of children’s and animated programming.

In partnership with Marblemedia and Ryerson University, created the Innovative Storytellers Award, a $20,000 five-year educational initia-tive to recognize the academic achievements of a full-time graduate student enrolled in the Master of Arts in Media Production program.

Conocophillips Canada | aBConocoPhillips Canada is one of the country’s largest oil and natural gas production and exploration companies.

Is currently developing “Accelerate,” a comprehensive five-year pro-gram to support the development of engineering and geoscience new grads with 0 to 5 years of experience. The global program will be used by all business units and technical functions, and includes two to three work assignments.

Connect hearing | BCFormerly known as Island Hearing, Connect Hearing is an indepen-dent network of certified audiologists and hearing instrument special-ists that work in over 90 clinics across Canada.

Established paid internship positions for Hearing Instrument Practi-tioner students from George Brown College, Grant MacEwan Uni-versity, and Conestoga College. Also offers unpaid practicum place-ments to audiology students from University of British Columbia, Western, University of Ottawa, and Dalhousie.

Coca-Cola Canada | onCoca-Cola Canada, a subsidiary of the Atlanta based Coca-Cola Com-pany, is one of Canada’s largest beverage companies, marketing a wide variety carbonated and non-carbonated brands.

Participants of the company’s 12-week summer internship program work within the sales or product supply division and have the oppor-tunity to travel to Coca-Cola’s global headquarters in Atlanta to meet other interns. Students hired as leadership associates participate in the company’s early leadership development program.

CiBC | onCIBC / Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is a leading financial institution that provides a range of financial products and services through its extensive branch and electronic banking networks.

Created Graduates Matter Rotation Program for students in their fi-nal year of study for a Masters of Business Administration or related program. The initiative includes four six-month rotations through various areas such as retail and business banking, wealth manage-ment, finance, and risk management.

Cargill limited | mBCargill Limited is an international producer and marketer of food and agricultural products.

Manages a summer student contest, through which participants create a short presentation, as a group or individually, on “A Day in the Life of a Cargill Summer Student.” Creators of winning presentations receive a monetary reward and their presentations are shown during campus recruiting events.

Eaton industries (Canada) Company | onEaton Industries (Canada) Company, a division of Ohio-based Eaton Corporation, manufactures and markets electrical control products and power distribution equipment.

Manages a rotational leadership development program and hires new grads into full-time roles in various departments including operations, technical sales, supply chain, and finance. The program is one to three years in length and includes mentoring with a peer and senior leader, quarterly meetings, and participation in an annual leadership confer-ence, with seminars, dinners, and networking events.

desjardins group / mouvement des caisses desjardins | QCDesjardins Group / Mouvement des caisses Desjardins is the largest co-operative financial group in Canada, serving over 5.6 million individual and business members and clients across Canada.

Manages a “Young Intern Officer” program for participants between the ages of 18 to 30, allowing them to work as a member of the Board of Directors or Board of Supervision of a Desjardins caisse for a one-year period. Through the program, participants have the opportunity to work with elected officers as well as sit-in on meetings and discussions.

desire2learn incorporated | onFounded in 1999, Desire2Learn Incorporated is a developer of e-learning software for the education, government and corporate sec-tors.

Created the “Desire2Learn EDGE Challenge,” a competition for de-velopers to create a software application that improves any aspect of the educational experience. Students have the opportunity to meet with executives twice per term to share their experiences as well as the projects they’ve worked on throughout the term.

deltaWare systems inc. | pEDeltaWare Systems Inc., a subsidiary of Maximus Inc., is a provider of information technology consulting and software development services, specializing in e-health and e-business applications.

Offers mentoring to new employees as well as a Professional Develop-ment Allowance, in addition to tuition subsidies, to assist employees who are interested in further developing their skills. Also manages a devel-opment seminar program, which includes technical and non-technical courses and regular “lunch and learn” sessions to keep employees in-formed about the progress of other projects.



Fednav limited | QCFednav Limited provides marine shipping and transportation services for clients worldwide.

Created a 14-week summer student program, which includes week-long orientation, “Welcome Cocktail Hour” for students and man-agers, presentations from various departments and from former stu-dents, one-week visit to a ship terminal to gain hands-on experience, and an end-of-term group project presentation to senior executives.

Ernst & young llp | onErnst & Young LLP is a professional services firm that provides audit, advisory, tax, corporate finance, and management consulting services to organizations across the country.

Recently partnered with The Next 36 initiative, a program to foster the development of future entrepreneurs by bringing together high potential undergraduate students, post-secondary institutions, and businesses across the country. The firm provides financial support for the program as well as opportunities for mentorship and networking for participating students.

EpCor utilities inc. | aBEPCOR Utilities Inc. is a utility provider that builds, owns, and op-erates electrical transmission and distribution networks, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and infrastructure in Canada and the United States.

Created a Management and Professional Development Program, a three-year rotational program for Commerce and Business Adminis-tration graduates that focuses on the development of technical skills in accounting, human resources, finance, and supply chain management.

EnmaX Corporation | aBENMAX Corporation is an electrical and natural gas distribution and transmission company.

Manages a rotational Engineer-in-Training program for recent electri-cal engineer graduates. The 10-month program provides participants options to rotate through different areas of the company, with each ro-tation lasting up to nine weeks. The company also offers a number of apprenticeship programs for power linesmen, power system electricians, and boom truck operators.

EF Educational Tours | onEF Educational Tours is a tour operator that specializes in educational group travel for students.

Created a global finance program, an 18-month internship that in-cludes three six-month placements at various EF offices in different finance roles. Is currently piloting an office exchange program for sales staff: twice a year, employees can participate in a three-day of-fice exchange to Montreal or Boston to network and learn about the location’s operations.

Ecclesiastical insurance office plC | onOriginally founded in the United Kingdom in 1887, Ecclesiastical In-surance Office PLC is a specialized faith and related non-profit insur-ance company.

The company manages a Business Intern Program, a three-year rota-tional program for recent university graduates interested in pursuing the Chartered Insurance Professional designation. The program includes rotational assignments in multiple business areas, including underwrit-ing, corporate services, risk control and claims, and many more.

holland Bloorview Kids rehabilitation hospital | onThe Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is a 75-bed pediatric rehabilitation teaching hospital that provides services and treatment for children and young adults with physical disabilities.

Created an 11-week paid summer medical student scholarship pro-gram to provide medical students with an opportunity to develop their paediatric knowledge. The program consists of overnight or weekend in-house call with physician assistance, teaching components, and ward or clinic rotations.

global relay Communications inc. | BCGlobal Relay Communications Inc. is a provider of email archiving, continuity, and security services.

Created a Global Fast Track Program, a six-year program for high potential junior sales, information technology, and support employees. Participants are employed for two years in the Vancouver office and are exposed to the company’s sales, support, provisioning, and software de-velopment departments. Once the two years are complete, participants have the opportunity to work at a major US location, and spend an additional two years at a regional office in the United Kingdom or Asia.

Fluor Canada ltd. | aBFluor Canada Ltd. is a provider of engineering, procurement, con-struction management, and maintenance services.

Created a structured piping design accelerated development program to help new grad designers achieve “Designer 1” status within the first three years of employment, and manages a similar program for the project controls division. Maintains the “Graduates Advancing to Professionalism” group for employees who have recently completed post-secondary studies.

Flatiron Construction Corp. | BCFlatiron Construction Corp. is a heavy construction builder of bridges, highways, and other heavy structures.

In 2011, Flatiron held its first annual Intern Film Festival and invited interns to create five-minute videos with the theme “A day in the life of a Flatiron Intern.” Top entries were showcased on the company’s YouTube channel. The company is also active on campus, with employ-ees regularly participating in career fairs, mentoring competition teams, serving as alumni contacts, and hosting information sessions.


Kinaxis inc. | onKinaxis Inc. develops supply chain management software for a variety of commercial customers in the aerospace and defense, automotive, consumer product, electronics, high technology, and industrial sectors.

Manages a mentoring program for recent graduates who are inter-ested in pursuing the P.Eng designation and pairs them with tenured employees. Employees and mentors meet on a monthly basis; devel-opment employees host demo days to present newly developed fea-tures to other employees.

JoEy restaurant group | BCJOEY Restaurant Group operates a chain of casual dining restaurants in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, and Seattle.

Created a JOEY Campus employee website, complete with company information, video training clips of dish and beverage preparation, and a “Point of Sales” video game to help relieve the anxiety of new hires. Manages a JOEY Apprentice Program, a three-year training program for culinary apprentices to support their pursuit of the Red Seal designation.

Jazz aviation lp | nsJazz Aviation LP is a regional airline serving over 80 destination across Canada and in the United States.

Created “Jazz Award Week,” inviting a select number of aviation and pilot graduates to spend a week with the company. During the week, students participate in simulator rides, interviews, and have an oppor-tunity to meet with the management team as well as the vice-president of flight operations. Some participants are hired into permanent roles and receive specialized training and mentoring from experienced pilots.

infusion development Corp. | onFounded in 1998, Infusion Development Corp. is a provider of software development services and customized developer training.

Offers unique training opportunities: “Learning by the Lake” training session, recently hosted for its fifth year at cottages along Jack Lake, On-tario; “Sleepless,” a weekend competition that requires participants to build a project in a team setting using the latest technology; and “Hack Night,” an open-format event through which attendees can experiment with different technologies.

iKEa Canada limited partnership | onIKEA Canada Limited Partnership is a home furnishings retailer that operates 12 stores across the country.

The company offers employees opportunities to work and travel abroad through its Backpacker Program: participants work along-side a designated leader in two different countries for a period of six months each and gain a broader view on the company’s business pro-cess and leadership. Partners with local post-secondary institutions to provide internships for students in a variety of disciplines including human resources, finance, and interior design.

hydro ottawa limited | onHydro Ottawa Limited is a regulated electricity distribution company that operates in the City of Ottawa and the Village of Casselman.

Recently piloted “The Student Apprentice,” a half-day program to offer students with an opportunity to present “value-added” ideas to the or-ganization. The program provides a forum for students to interact with executives, including the organization’s President and CEO. Partners with Algonquin College to provide training to students enrolled in the two-year powerline technician diploma program.

labatt Breweries of Canada | onLabatt Breweries of Canada, a subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev, is the operator of six breweries in Canada.

Created a comprehensive 10-month Global Management Trainee Program for undergraduate students. The program begins with four weeks of induction, followed by training in field segments such as brewery and regional sales offices for five-month rotations and a four-month role as a project assistant.

l’oréal Canada inc. | QCL’Oréal Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Paris-based L’Oréal Group, is a manufacturer of cosmetics and personal care products.

Manages “Brandstorm,” a marketing competition that allows groups of students to present a case study analysis to L’Oréal judges. Regional winners are then invited to compete internationally at the organization’s head office in Paris. Hosts “Breakfasts with the President” which allow employees to interact directly with the company’s president.

Kpmg llp | onKPMG LLP is a leading accounting and professional services firm, providing auditing, tax, and financial advisory services to businesses across Canada.

Manages a summer intern rotational program to provide work experi-ence across audit, tax, and advisory enterprise groups. Also organizes summer intern challenges, which offers students an opportunity to participate in a case challenge and present solutions to actual prob-lems posed by the firm.

Knight piésold ltd. | BCKnight Piésold Ltd., a part of the Knight Piésold Consulting Group, is an environmental and engineering consulting company that provides mining, environmental, water resource, road, and construction services.

Organizes regular lunch time training sessions as well as global train-ing forums on topics such as environmental, water, tailings management and renewable energy. Employees in these fields are invited to attend the multi-day events, which are hosted at the firm’s various global offices.



matrix solutions inc. | aBEstablished in 1984, Matrix Solutions Inc. is an environmental man-agement and engineering consulting company.

Hosts MatrixSkills Training Days: employees from all offices are in-vited to attend the corporate event, which includes team building ac-tivities, integration across various teams, and facilitates a portion of the company’s annual training plan.

manulife Financial Corporation | onManulife Financial Corporation provides insurance and investment management services to clients worldwide.

Recently launched the LEAD (Learn, Experience and Develop) summer internship program to provide employment opportunities in a broad range of disciplines including human resources, marketing, and legal, and recently piloted an internship in public policy.

manitoba, government of | mBThe Government of Manitoba provides public services to the prov-ince and employs over 14,000 people.

Created an 18-month management internship program for graduates with an interest in the public sector. The program includes rotational work assignments, training, coaching, and exposure to government policy, program operations, administration, and finance.

macadamian Technologies inc. | QCFounded in 1997, Macadamian Technologies Inc. is a provider of user experience design and software development services.

Employees who are recent graduates are paired with a development manager to help them identify their career goals. The company is also one of the founders of the Ottawa High School Technology program, which pairs employers with schools to help nurture student interest in science and technology.

loyaltyone inc. | onLoyaltyOne, Inc., an Alliance Data company, is a provider of cus-tomer relationship marketing services and operates the popular “Air Miles” reward program in Canada.

The company recently organized a case study competition, which provided co-op students with an opportunity to work with senior man-agers as well as other employees. The competition required employees to create a solution for an issue currently faced by the organization, with final recommendations presented to the senior leadership team and executive council at the end of the term.

loblaw Companies limited | onFounded in 1919, Loblaw Companies Limited is a retailer of food, as well as a provider of drugstore, general merchandise, and financial products and services.

Established a social committee for participants of the Grad program to organize weekly and monthly events; past events have included group hikes and paintball games, holiday celebration, and attending a Blue Jays game. Also maintains a Grad e-newsletter, which is distributed monthly and focuses on the achievements and stories of grads.

peel regional police | onPeel Regional Police provides law enforcement and crime prevention services across the Region of Peel.

Recently launched a Cadet Mentoring Program to ensure cadets re-ceive guidance and support from experienced personnel. Also par-ticipates in the Cadet Organization Police School (COPS) for youths between the ages of 12 and 19. Peel Regional Police acts as a pro-gram sponsor and organizes activities on a weekly basis to help young people develop life skills.

ontario public service / ops | onOPS is a non-partisan body that manages and delivers government pro-grams and services to the province of Ontario.

Established the OPS Learn and Work initiative, a co-operative educa-tion program for youth between the ages of 16 and 19. The 21-week program consists of two paid co-op terms at the organization or related agencies in a number of divisions including administrative and support services, education and training, justice and law enforcement, and sci-ence and engineering.

northwest Territories, government of the | nTThe Government of the Northwest Territories provides government services and programs to over 43,000 people living across Canada’s third largest political jurisdiction.

Offers a variety of summer student opportunities as well as one-year internships for recent graduates, and a separate Graduate Placement Program for recent nursing, social work, and education graduates.

metrolinx | onCreated in 2006, Metrolinx is a provincial government agency that plans and operates public transit networks in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

Participants of the Rob MacIsaac Innovation Fellowship program re-ceive financial assistance to conduct research on a transportation-related issue over a four-month period with guidance from senior Metrolinx staff. Following their studies, students participate in an internship at the organization related to their research.


radialpoint safeCare inc. | QCRadialpoint SafeCare Inc., develops software that enables broadband providers to deliver managed Internet services such as firewall, anti-virus, anti-spyware, and parental control options to their subscribers.

Hosts quarterly hack-a-thons to encourage employees to take a few days off their regular work to “hack” something they’ve always want-ed to create. Employees can work on a variety of new technologies as well as collaborate with each other.

pwC / pricewaterhouseCoopers llp | onPricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PWC) provides industry focused assur-ance, advisory and tax services in the areas of corporate accountability, risk management, structuring and mergers and acquisitions, and perfor-mance and process improvement.

PwC recently expanded its national student conference for students from target schools across Canada. The three-day conference provides opportunities to hear leaders and senior managers speak, as well as par-ticipate in team-building exercises.

provincial health services authority / phsaThe Provincial Health Services Authority manages and evaluates healthcare services in the province of British Columbia, operating organizations that include the BC Cancer Agency, the BC Centre for Disease Control, and the BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre.

Created an Employed Student Nursing program to provide employ-ment opportunities for students interested in pursuing a career in pe-diatrics, perinatal, or oncology nursing.

procter & gamble inc. | onProcter & Gamble Inc. (P&G Inc.) is a leading manufacturer and mar-keter of a wide range of consumer products.

All new hires and interns participate in the company’s on-boarding pro-gram, which begins with a breakfast session with P&G’s President. Em-ployees also have an opportunity to attend a week-long training event at the company’s headquarters in Ohio.

potash Corporation of saskatchewan inc. | sKPotash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. is a producer of nitrogen, phosphate, and potash fertilizers that are widely used in agricultural production.

Through its summer student program, PotashCorp hires approxi-mately 50 students each year. The program includes new hire ori-entation, a tour of the mine site, a student event that is attended by senior management, and participation in other social events such as the company barbecue.

pelmorex media inc. | onPelmorex Media Inc. is the parent company that owns and operates the broadcasting licence for Travelers Network as well as The Weather Network and its French sister station, Météo Média, Canada’s English and French specialty weather channels.

The broadcaster partners with local schools to provide students with opportunities to tour their unique studio facilities, and offers a variety of scholarships for students with a related field of study, such as meteorol-ogy and radio and television arts.

sap Canada inc. | onSAP Canada Inc. is the world’s largest inter-enterprise software com-pany and the world’s third-largest independent software supplier.

High potential employees can participate in the SAP Social Sab-batical program, a unique, short-term assignment that provides em-ployees with an opportunity to work within an international team of employees to solve business challenges for entrepreneurs/SME sector organizations in emerging markets.

roxul inc. | onRoxul Inc., a part of Rockwool International, manufactures and mar-kets insulation products in North America.

The company manages an 18-month business trainee program for recent graduates, with six-month rotational assignments in customer service, marketing, and technical solutions. Manages in-house appren-ticeship programs for electrical and mechanical millwrights, which in-cludes paid time off to complete in-class training, and reimbursement of tuition costs.

rogers Communications inc. | onRogers Communications Inc. is one of Canada’s largest integrated communications companies, with significant cable television, Inter-net, wireless and wireline telephone, radio, television and publishing businesses across the country.

In partnership with the Government of Ontario, manages an Ap-prenticeship Training Program to help develop industry-standard skills and provide accreditation for roles such as customer service con-sultants, sales consultants, and technical support consultants.

rBC | onRBC / Royal Bank of Canada is the country’s largest financial services group, serving over 15 million personal, business, public sector and insti-tutional clients across Canada, the United States, and 49 other countries.

Created the Next Great Innovator Challenge, a competition that poses a challenge question to teams of post-secondary students. Participants must submit a response to the challenge question—based on a specific business need—and finalists are flown to Toronto to present their ideas to a panel of RBC executives.



standardaero | mBFounded in 1911, StandardAero is a provider of gas turbine engine repair and overhaul services for the international aerospace industry.

In partnership with Red River College and the Government of Mani-toba, developed an in-house apprenticeship for Gas Turbine Repair and Overhaul Technicians, which is 31 weeks in duration. Students selected for the program attend the college for 12 weeks of in-class instruction, followed by on-the-job training at StandardAero.

sodexo Canada ltd. | onSodexo Canada Ltd. provides outsourced food and facilities manage-ment services to clients across Canada.

The company supports the professional advancement of its employees, and offers work placements to interns, co-op students, and new manag-ers through its “Rising Stars” program. Also provides summer intern-ships for students in nutrition-related fields of study as part of its part-nership with the non-profit organization, ONEXONE.

shell Canada limited | aBShell Canada Limited is an integrated petroleum company that devel-ops and retails petroleum products.

Created the Shell Graduate program, a multidisciplinary program that lasts between two to five years, depending on the discipline, and includes structured training, networking, coaching, and mentoring. The program may be tailored to have a specific focus, such as techni-cal, commercial, or global functions.

saskTel | sKSaskTel is a provider of a complete range of communications services to residential and business customers.

Created the SaskTel YOUTHnetwork program, long- and short-term strategies to improve current employment issues and to encourage young people to pursue post-secondary education. The program has three strategic areas of focus: student awareness for elementary schools, high school, and post-secondary studies.

saskpower | sKEstablished in 1929, SaskPower is the principal supplier of electricity in Saskatchewan.

Hires a number of paid interns each year through the Gradworks Intern Development Program as well as a number of unpaid work placement opportunities to facilitate course requirements. Also hires interns through the University of Saskatchewn’s Engineering Profes-sional Internship Program for a period of 12 to 16 months.

saskatchewan government insurance / sgi | sKSaskatchewan Government Insurance / SGI is a provider of property and casualty insurance products and services.

Participates in the Gradworks Intern Development Program for recent post-secondary graduates. The program is managed in partnership by the province’s crown corporations and offers 12-month internships in fields such as Corporate Consulting, Human Resources, Auto Fund, Ac-tuarial Services, Information Systems, and Finance.

surrey, City of | BCThe City of Surrey provides local government services to a popula-tion of approximately 460,000 residents.

Created a Future Leaders Program to help young people between the ages of 14 and 21 develop the relevant skills and knowledge to become successful recreation leaders. Participants must complete a designated number of volunteer hours, coursework, and additional training, and shadow a current instructor.

sunnybrook health sciences Centre | onSunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is a leading teaching hospital affili-ated with the University of Toronto that operates through three primary hospital sites, including the Bayview Campus (the main site), the Hol-land Orthopaedic & Arthritic Centre, and the Women & Babies Pro-gram (at Women’s College Hospital).

Hosts an annual “Young People Career Fair” that teaches students about careers in a hospital environment, both within and outside medi-cal fields.

suncor Energy inc. | aBSuncor Energy Inc. is an integrated Canadian energy company with oil and gas operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Created the Mentorship, Orientation, and Support for the Trades (MOST) program to support the professional development of appren-tices. Maintains an Engineer-in-Training program that allows partici-pants to gain experience across multiple areas of the organization as well as an established development path.

stantec | aBStantec Consulting Ltd. provides consulting services in planning, engi-neering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, and project economics for infrastructure and fa-cilities projects.

Manages an Emerging Leaders program to develop, retain, and engage employees with leadership potential. The program includes mentoring, one-on-one coaching, guest speakers, and face-to-face interaction with senior management.


vision Critical inc. | BCVision Critical Inc. is a developer of web-based computerized re-search platforms for market research companies and their clients.

Created the “Excel Internship”, a year-long program for new uni-versity graduates seeking work experience. At the beginning of the term, interns are flown to Vancouver for three days of training and meetings with senior members, then enter three four-month rotations within research services, panel services, and other departments.

uBC / university of British Columbia | BCThe University of British Columbia (UBC) is one of Canada’s largest universities with over 1,800 faculty members.

Established a Postdoctoral Fellows Office which acts as a resource center to help postdocs, including a semi-annual orientation session and estab-lishing a series of professional development workshops on topics includ-ing conflict communication, a panel discussion on the first five years in academia, alternate career paths, workshops on effective supervision of grad students, and grant writing.

Trican Well service ltd. | aBTrican Well Service Ltd. is a pressure pumping company and supplier of specialized products, equipment, and technology for oil and gas producers.

Created a Technical Training Program for new technical graduates to provide training on the company’s major service lines. Employees spend three to four months rotating through the Fracturing, Cement-ing, Coiled Tubing, and Acidizing groups and also receive in-office and field training as well as mentoring.

Toronto international Film Festival inc. / TiFF | onToronto International Film Festival Inc. / TIFF is a non-profit organiza-tion devoted to celebrating excellence in film.

Maintains a formal mentoring program to help foster coaching rela-tionships between employees; participants are paired with mentors out-side of their regular line of business and meet multiple times over a six-month period.

TElus Corporation | BCTELUS Corporation is Canada’s second-largest telecommunications company, providing data, Internet, voice, and wireless communica-tion services.

New grads who participate in the organization’s rotational programs may join the Leadership Development Network, a group to support new grads and help them network with each other as well as senior-level employees through unique initiatives such as lunch and learn events and an internal business case competition.

T4g limited | onT4G Limited is a provider of technology consulting services to the telecommunications, financial, tourism, retail, health care, and environ-mental management industries.

Created the Big Brain Throw Down in order to fuel creativity, collabo-ration, and innovation amongst employees. The Throw Down provides employees with an opportunity to present their ideas in front of the en-tire company, and is organized every six to eight weeks.

ymCa of greater Toronto | onYMCA of Greater Toronto is one of the largest and most active chari-table organizations in Canada, serving over half a million residents in the Greater Toronto Area.

Works with a number of high schools, colleges, and universities to con-nect with young people through community events and job fairs. Also offers co-op placements in a number of disciplines including Health and Fitness, Child Care, Communications and Marketing, Human Resourc-es, and Volunteer Development.

Worleyparsons Canada services ltd. | aBWorleyParsons Canada Services Ltd. is a provider of engineering, procurement, and construction management services.

Created a graduate development program to facilitate learning and success in a variety of disciplines including engineering and design, project management, construction management, procurement, proj-ect controls and quality, finance, and information technology. Also developing a graduate rotation program to provide new grads with an opportunity to explore different career options.

Whistler Blackcomb | BCWhistler Blackcomb is one of Canada’s premier skiing and snowboard-ing destinations.

Offers paid internship and co-op opportunities to students in a num-ber of areas including Operations, Retail Rental, Interactive Marketing, Public Relations, Human Resources, and Guest Relations. As part of the program, interns are eligible to receive all the perks of a new employee, including a free ski pass for the full employment term.

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Considering a career in consulting? Wel-come to the big leagues: Accenture is a global consulting firm that provides high performance business strategies to cli-ents, helping them improve operational performance, increase efficiency, and grow their businesses in new and existing markets. To continue being a leader in its field, Accenture is increasingly offering clients end-to-end business services that combine management consulting, tech-nology and outsourcing capabilities.

Its worldwide services are well-known and respected. For more than a decade, Accenture has been named on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list and Fortune’s Global 500; from 2006 to 2014, BrandZ has named it Top 100 Most Valu-able Global Brands; most recently in 2014, it was recognized among Forbes’ America’s

100 Most Trustworthy Companies.

Why aCCEnTurE is diFFErEnTSize, scope, and impact are what make Accenture stand out. Its clients are some of the most prominent companies in the world, including 91 of the Fortune Glob-al 100 and more than 75 per cent of the Fortune Global 500.

“The sheer scale of capabilities and cli-ent engagements differentiates what we do from most other companies,” says Nicholas Greschner, Canadian direc-tor of human resources at Accenture. “Many of our clients are global organi-zations, so we craft solutions and build systems that affect companies around the world—creating the infrastructure of business today.” Accenture’s approach includes constructing a more socially and

environmentally sustainable world. For example, through its Skills to Succeed corporate citizenship focus, Accenture is committed to equipping 700,000 people around the world with the skills to get a job or build a business, by 2015.

Why you’ll lovE This CompanyAn obvious benefit of working for a well-established global company is the nature of the work you take on. Working for a variety of clients means that employees enjoy a variety of opportunities to chal-lenge themselves with interesting and im-pactful work.

As a recent grad, you’ll be particularly happy about the supportive work envi-ronment. Every employee is assigned a career counsellor to help guide them

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along their career path. Accenture’s robust training and development cur-riculums, and mentoring and leadership training programs, help ensure that em-ployees are able to develop professionally and grow their expertise. To put these programs in perspective, Accenture in-vested more than $850 million in em-ployee training and professional develop-ment in 2013.

ThE pErKsEmployees at Accenture benefit from a Total Rewards package, which includes compensation and a range of other market-relevant benefits and professional growth opportunities that recognize in-dividual contributions and performance.

“We also offer our employees a number of programs that help them build re-warding careers while respecting their

needs for a balanced life involving family, friends, and community,” says Greschner. “Programs include flexible work sched-ules, fly-backs for travelling consultants, and the use of virtual collaboration tools such as TelePresence and desktop shar-ing to better connect and work with geo-graphically dispersed teams.”

hoW To applyAccenture recruits at select universities across Canada. It typically recruits on campus in September for full-time posi-tions and in January for summer intern-ships. Check with your campus career centre for available positions and any upcoming events that Accenture may be hosting or attending. Recent and upcom-ing graduates can also search for and apply to entry-level positions online at careers.accenture.ca/jobs.

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Providing clean and affordable energy is no longer tomorrow’s challenge; it is a major focus, providing tremendous opportunities for university graduates. Having recently celebrated its 20th an-niversary, AltaGas is an energy infra-structure business with a focus on natural gas, power and regulated utilities. The company’s focus is to invest in and op-erate infrastructure to provide clean and affordable energy to our customers in North America.

Why alTagas is diFFErEnT“AltaGas currently owns and operates facilities across Canada and the US, but our best is yet to come,” says Man-ager Corporate Human Resources Erinn

Desjardins.” The demand for clean en-ergy and the abundance of natural gas in North America provide significant oppor-tunities to continue to grow our existing business and explore new opportunities, such as Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) ex-ports. “ AltaGas currently has $9 billion in growth opportunities across their gas, power and utilities segments which could double the size of the company,” Erinn adds. “AltaGas is a very exciting place to work because of this growth potential.”

Why you’ll lovE alTagasAltaGas has many opportunities for re-cent graduates coming from a variety of disciplines. AltaGas looks for new gradu-

ates endowed with a positive attitude and strong desire to learn, and who embrace change and challenge.

AltaGas offers competitive salaries, at-tractive benefits, and excellent learning and development opportunities. “But the reason why AltaGas is such a great place to work is our senior management who truly cares about the wellbeing of their employees, families, and the communi-ties where they live,” Erinn notes. “We take time to celebrate our successes by holding celebratory employee events and family events. As our company grows and we meet significant project and financial milestones, we take tremendous pride in helping others succeed as well, including communities, social organizations, First

join us on our incredible journey! in 20 years, We built a corPoration From a startuP With $37,000 in seed caPital to $9 billion in groWth value. our Future is bright and you can be a Part oF it. together there is nothing We cannot accomPlish. - KeNt stout, Vice PresideNt corPorate resources

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Nations partners and employees.”

AltaGas believes that the key to attracting and retaining top talent is to provide con-tinuous opportunities to learn and grow staff careers. Promotion and transfer op-portunities and financial support, work experience and community-support op-portunities are offered to employees.

Recent university graduates will be in-terested in AltaGas’ new Graduate Pro-gram. Launched in 2007, the program facilitates career development for em-ployees with limited industry experience, by providing hands-on experience over a two-year period in different areas of the business. Summer, Co-Op, and Practi-cum student positions at AltaGas enable students with varying skill sets to put their education into practice and gain valu-able work experience. “This has been a win-win experience, with many students

coming back to AltaGas as regular em-ployees,” Erinn says.

AltaGas’ learning and development pro-grams assist employees in building their careers. The many volunteer opportuni-ties, in which employees are encouraged to participate, help forge close employ-ee-employer bonds, while helping to raise awareness and funds for charitable causes in fun and distinctive ways. Core programs help employees learn about and become engaged in the culture at AltaGas. Financial assistance for tuition is also available to employees who would like to augment their education, in order to move into other areas of the business or enhance their roles.

hoW To applyVisit www.altagas.ca/careers to learn more about current opportunities and student programs.

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how did you land your job at this company? i heard about altagas through a referral.

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Canadian TirE

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there’s never been a more exciting time to WorK at canadian tire. there’s energy, enthusiasm, and en-gagement, and our emPloyees Feel it on every Floor. the co-oP students and neW graduates We hire into the organiZation each year helP to amPliFy this enthusiasm and energy.” - Doug NathaNsoN, Chief Corporate strategy & humaN resourCes offiCer

Canadian Tire is an iconic Canadian brand, known as one of the most-shopped retailers in the country, as well as being the nation’s largest sporting goods retailer. With nearly 1,700 retail locations coast-to-coast, the company is committed to inno-vation and offering the products that cus-tomers need for everyday life in Canada. In addition to Canadian Tire stores, the company operates Mark’s, FGL Sports, which includes Sport Chek, Sports Experts, Atmosphere, and Pro Hockey Life, a finan-cial services division, and CT Real Estate Investment Trust.

Why Canadian TirE is diFFErEnTWith commitment comes passion, and Ca-

nadian Tire prides itself on innovative ways to serve its customers across the country. “People here all have the same goal and we’ve worked hard to define our purpose,” says vice-president of human resources, in-frastructure, and operations Minal Kamath. “Yes, we buy products, yes, we put the prod-ucts on the shelves for customers, but we re-ally look deep in terms of why we do that.” Focusing on giving back to the communities it serves, Canadian Tire’s employees devoted 77,000 hours to volunteering last year alone.

Why you’ll lovE Canadian TirEEmployees of Canadian Tire quickly be-come a part of the company’s culture with room to advance. Besides bringing in over

250 co-op and summer students each cal-endar year, and hiring many of them into full-time positions after they graduate, Ca-nadian Tire has many success stories with-in the company. “A number of the people who are currently in VP positions started off as co-op students when they were go-ing through university or when they started here as new grads,” says Kamath. “We encourage trying different roles so that ev-eryone has a good appreciation of how the business works, so when they get into lead-ership roles, they are well prepared.” This kind of approach welcomes new employees and gives them an immediate role and pur-pose at Canadian Tire. “What I hear all of the time from students when they come in

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There are many benefits of working for Canadian Tire and they begin right away for students and graduates. The company’s co-op program is extensive and includes a speed-networking event with management and group activities where new employees can learn from each other. The company also takes employees on field trips to other parts of the company so they can appreci-ate the organization’s diversity. Last sum-mer, a group of co-op students went on a trip to Canadian Tire’s new tech hub in Waterloo, Ontario, where they met with the chief technology officer. “The great thing is these students are very much a part

of the company’s culture,” says Kamath, “just like our regular full-time employees.” Once employees come into full-time roles, they have access to Canadian Tire’s flex-ible health and benefits program, the com-pany’s annual profit sharing award, and generous in-store discounts.

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Interested students and grads can go to the Canadian Tire career website at campus.canadiantire.ca for information on oppor-tunities within the company. In addition, Canadian Tire engages via campus recruit-ing throughout the country and sends their business leaders to recruitment sessions so students can see the type of leadership the company has and who they’ll potentially be working with.

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how did you land your job at this company? i’d done three previous co-ops in marketing and this is now my second consecutive term in the ePmo office at canadian tire.

What do you like most about your job? i’ve gained great insight around costing, enterprise risk, and forecasting, and i’m seeing huge, game-changing projects move their way from the decide stages through to design and delivery.


ConoCophillips

With a history dating back over 100 years, ConocoPhillips Canada is now one of the country’s biggest oil and natural gas produc-tion and exploration companies.

Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Cono-coPhillips Canada has a world-class portfo-lio, including assets in Western Canada, the Arctic, and the Atlantic, along with oil sands interests near Fort McMurray, Alberta. This is one company worth your consideration.

Why ConoCophillips is diFFErEnTConocoPhillips has a highly established cul-ture of inclusiveness and support. It offers exceptional long-term career opportunities, and works with employees to help them reach their career goals. It has earned a spot on the Top Employers for Young People for the past two years.

“We have collaboratively built a culture that nurtures teamwork and fosters strong relation-ships,” explains Amanda Cleveland, HR Ad-visor, Campus Recruitment and Student Pro-gram Lead. “If a supportive work environment is important to you, you’re at the right place.”

Why you’ll lovE ConoCophillipsFor new and young employees, there is a wealth of opportunities to learn and develop yourself. University students often meet ConocoPhillips through its Work With Phil recruitment pro-gram, which highlights the company’s wide range of Early Career Development programs available in engineering, the geosciences and finance. It also focuses on ConocoPhillips’ competitive compensation package, personal development account, company-funded well-ness programs and social committees, while

personifying the company as someone called “Phil.” The approach gives applicants the chance to see that the company is definitely a little different – and a lot of fun.

Once hired, ConocoPhillips’ Accelerate pro-gram supports new engineers and geoscien-tists during the first five years of their career with the company. Over the course of the program, employees complete two or three technical assignments, which are designed to provide broad exposure to many areas of the business. The next phase of the program gives the participant the chance to special-ize, learn about another asset area, or maybe even relocate to another ConocoPhillips work location for two years.

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ronment. ConocoPhillips Canada cares about the communities where it operates, offering its employees many chances to volunteer for lo-cal organizations and charities. The company is committed to being a good neighbour, with sustainable development efforts focused on the environment, safety, and stakeholder relation-ships. It’s safe to say there’s plenty of opportu-nity to grow professionally and personally at ConocoPhillips.

ThE pErKsWhile growing professionally is, of course, the number one thing on your mind, working for ConocoPhillips does bring with it quite a few more perks as well.

For starters, there is a competitive compensa-tion package and annual monetary rewards based on individual, group and overall com-pany performance. There is also a comprehen-sive health and wellness benefits package. The

company encourages a healthy work-life bal-ance for staff at all levels of the organization.

“Work-life balance is definitely an important piece of our total package,” says Cleveland. “Employees receive up to six weeks of vaca-tion annually, based on years of service, with the ability to roll over a portion of unused time from year-to-year.”

Additionally, at some locations employees can enjoy onsite state-of-the-art fitness facilities, with expert- and employee-run fitness classes along with regular wellness education and events.

hoW To applyConocoPhillips Canada’s award-winning re-cruitment campaign Work With Phil invites students of all disciplines to learn about “Phil,” a personification of ConocoPhillips Canada. You can meet Phil at workwithphil.com.

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how did you land your job at this company? i was an intern at conocoPhillips from may 2011 to august 2012, followed by being hired full-time.

What do you like most about your job? i’m an infrastructure engineer for a gas plant and associated field operations. my team works together to maintain the opera-tion of the facilities, and there are a variety of challenges.

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Fluor

Multi-award-winning Fluor offers career opportunities that help university and col-lege graduates develop into top profession-als. In Canada since 1949, Fluor has been providing engineering, procurement, and construction services across the country and globally. Fluor offers employment opportu-nities across many disciplines.

“We have six core engineering functions: process, piping, mechanical, electrical, control systems, and civil/structural/archi-tectural,” says Karen Schmidt, director of talent development for Fluor Canada. “We have a large project engineering manage-ment and construction group. We also buy equipment and place contracts for services, and have finance, human resources, and in-formation technology groups.”

The Calgary office serves clients in the en-ergy and chemicals, petrochemicals, and power industries, while the Vancouver office serves clients in the mining and metals sec-tor. Fluor also includes project construction sites across Canada.

Why Fluor is diFFErEnTOn a global level, Fluor manages a variety of different projects and clients and boasts a large government group, as well as influ-ential presences in petrochemimcal, min-ing, infrastructure, and chemical business lines. In Canada, their strong reputation has also grown in the pipelines sector and other key areas of oilsands development, such as SAGD and LNG.

“We also offer a vital construction compo-

nent and recently formed a modular fabrica-tion partnership with the Supreme Group, resulting in joint ownership of a fabrica-tion yard just outside Edmonton,” Karen notes. Involved in so many levels of industry, Fluor’s impressive growth means they can offer new graduates a broad experience that includes the design and construction side. “In the Canadian market, we are unique in that we offer engineering, procurement fabrication, and construction services,” she adds. “Our robust Canadian presence with many world-class technical experts provides clients and employees with a depth of knowl-edge and support that is second to none.”

Why you’ll lovE This CompanyFluor is 100 per cent committed to employee development. Their team of senior leaders

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is actively involved in identifying and devel-oping high-potential employees. The com-pany has their own university and advanced online campus environment led by both in-house subject-matter experts and world-renowned institutions, such as Harvard.

Fluor actively recruits new university and technical college graduates. “In each of the last three years, we targeted 100 new gradu-ates, and we don’t see that changing in the near future,” Karen says. “We hire the best person for the job regardless of gender; how-ever, we do have a keen interest in growing our female leaders. Construction is a major focus for career development. We encourage employees to take construction assignments as part of their entry and intermediate ca-reer cycles, and we’re always looking for strong candidates to take on those roles.”

Fluor offers a globally recognized knowledge sharing system and culture that provides em-

ployees and clients alike with real-time advice and solutions on the most challenging tech-nical issues. Recognized for their progressive learning culture, Fluor’s inspiring develop-ment and training programs are available to all employees at every stage of their career.

While academic performance is important, Fluor also seeks a candidate’s demonstration of leadership skills outside of the classroom and engagement in the community. If hired, candidates enjoy competitive salaries and a total rewards benefit program.

hoW To applyFluor’s active recruitment and cooperative programs can be found at higher-learning campuses and job fairs across Canada, in-cluding technical colleges for Fluor’s design groups.

For more information, check out fluor.com.

luKE prudEnCE university of Calgary, Bsc. mechanical Engineering, 2011

how did you land your job at Fluor? Working on big and challenging projects appealed to me. in the interview, i was further impressed with Fluor’s culture of engagement and empowerment.

What do you like most about your job? Working as part of a diverse and passionate team, not only for our clients but also in organizing various charitable initiatives sponsored by Fluor cares.

WhaT Fluor is looKing Forengagement

aspiration

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We BuildRewardingCareersWhether it’s a challenging EPFC project, a rewarding career or stronger communities, Fluor employees have the drive to build and make it a reality.

Build with Fluor today.

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laBaTT

Formed even before Canadian Confed-eration and steeped in tradition, Labatt Breweries of Canada is known for 167 years of brewing excellence and its com-mitment to the communities in which it op-erates. Proud to be a member of Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world’s leading brewer with over 200 quality brands, Labatt has a portfolio of over 60 beers, brewed in six breweries across Canada. Through inno-vation and constantly enhancing the con-sumer experience, Labatt has evolved from a small brewery in London, Ontario to an internationally heralded brewer.

Why you’ll lovE laBaTTIt’s not just Labatt’s beers that makes the

company an exciting place to be; its work environment is that of a “high perfor-mance culture,” according to Labatt’s vice-president of people, Agostino De Gasperis.

“We’re very passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our consum-ers,” he says. “The energy is high and the pride in our company, our heritage, and our brands is as strong as it’s ever been.”

Labatt believes in giving its employees the opportunity to gain insight into different aspects of its business very quickly, explains De Gasperis. “People aren’t assigned a role and left to figure it out; they’re immediately given a chance to learn and see how the op-eration works firsthand.”

Why laBaTT is diFFErEnTThe company’s goal of brewing excellence and the drive necessary to achieve it is what sets Labatt apart from other employers.

“We share this common dream of being the best beer company that brings people together for a better world,” he says. “That dream galvanizes everybody and keeps us energized.”

At Labatt, the concept of merit is strong and you get what you earn, whether it’s compensation or development and ca-reer opportunities. “This provides a great chance for people to grow and develop at their own pace, and we see some young people progressing through our organiza-

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labatt oFFers oPPortunities across multiPle Functions and geograPhies that FeW comPanies can match. We helP emPloyees maP the develoP-ment Path to their dream job, and We reWard the high-achievers every steP oF the Way.”- CarLos Lisboa, presiDeNt, Labatt breweries of CaNaDa

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tion very, very quickly and really benefiting from that.”

ThE pErKsBesides the obvious perk of working for a company that makes great-tasting beer, employees at Labatt have the chance to make an impact almost immediately.

“We don’t look at tenure as a prerequisite for someone to have a voice,” says De Gas-peris. “We’re looking for great ideas and initiatives and they could come from any-one.”

With regular exposure to senior manage-ment, which helps new employees develop their critical thinking and business leader-ship skills, Labatt has many advantages for those who are new to the company. This includes on-the-job training and develop-

ment opportunities via in-house talent pro-grams, both local and global, in all areas of the business -- from sales to operations.

“I can’t think of a better place for someone to get started early in their career and really benefit,” says De Gasperis. “Our employee development stacks up well against any company in Canada, and beyond.”

hoW To applyThe best and easiest way for students and recent graduates to apply for jobs at La-batt is through their career website at la-battjobs.com, which is active 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Labatt also has a strong presence on Canadian campuses throughout the year, hiring for internships, summer programs, co-op positions, profes-sional experience programs, and full-time employment.

Jordan sudErmann mcgill university, Bachelor of Commerce, 2014

how did you land your job at this company? determination. i researched roles and spoke with a lot of people at labatt and its suppliers until i found the perfect fit in sales.

What do you like most about your job? i enjoy our team. it’s exciting to be immediately making a contri-bution, brainstorming with the team at meetings, and work with all levels of management.

WhaT laBaTT is looKing Forintegrity

commitment

results-oriented

driven

energetic

hard-working

innovative

WhaT laBaTT has To oFFEr global

oPPortunitiesattractive

comPensationactive

mentoringcareer

develoPment

Brewing craftsmanship. Unsurpassed quality.

Community involvement. Canadian heritage.

LABATT IS PROUD TO BE A TOP 100 EMPLOYER.

OUR PEOPLE

CARRY THE LEGACY & SPIRIT OF LABATT

Proud member of the Anheuser-Busch InBev family

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loBlaW CompaniEs limiTEd

Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, and the nation’s larg-est retailer. Loblaw provides Canadians with grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty, ap-parel, general merchandise, banking, and wireless mobile products and services. With more than 2,300 corporate, franchised and Associate-owned locations, Loblaw is one of Canada’s largest private sector employ-ers. Recognized as a top employer for young people for four years in a row, Loblaw actively recruits students and recent graduates to join its diverse team.

Why loBlaW is diFFErEnTLoblaw is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing new talent. In 2013, Loblaw hired over 200 new grads through direct hire opportunities, pharmacy recruitment, and the grad@loblaw program. The grad@lo-blaw program is a 15-month rotational train-

ing circuit that exposes participants to differ-ent areas of business, allows them to network with different individuals, and guarantees them a final role upon successful completion of the program.

Besides the grad@loblaw program, direct hire jobs are earmarked for students during the spring and summer months. Regardless of how grads are hired, full-time hires qualify for a number of benefits and perks.

Colleagues at Loblaw have access to benefits, discounted gym memberships, a 10 per cent colleague discount, and discounts from out-side vendors such as Apple, local restaurants, and car rentals.

Loblaw is committed to learning, offering their colleagues the opportunity to take hun-dreds of online and in-class courses for gen-eral or job-specific skills.

Besides encouraging their colleagues to devel-

op new skills, Loblaw encourages giving back to the community. Any colleague who is a vol-unteer at an accredited charity in their spare time can also apply for a $500 grant towards that charity. Colleagues can also get involved in working committees and community out-reach at their various work locations.

Loblaw values diversity and is committed to being a more welcoming and inclusive place to work and shop. They have a Women’s Net-work, open to men and women, that offers opportunities for learning, networking, and access to senior leader insights. At the head office and at many other locations, reflection rooms are available for prayer and medita-tion. Their active Diversity Champion pro-gram allows colleagues from different areas across the business to collectively work on grassroots, yet strategic, business projects that support the company’s commitment to being a diverse and inclusive organization.

loblaW strives to be a great Place to WorK. We KnoW that hiring neW, young and diverse talent helPs to maKe that a reality. investing in neW graduate develoPment helPs drive our organiZational PerFormance by bringing in diFFerent and Fresh PersPectives. it alloWs loblaW to develoP Future leaders, as Well as Provide mentoring oPPortunities For current leadershiP.” - mary-alice Vuicic, executive Vp, human resources and Labour relations

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Why you’ll lovE loBlaW“There are a lot of great reasons why people love working for Loblaw. For starters, Loblaw is a leader and innovator in the Canadian retail market from our popular President’s Choice ® and no name ® brands to the commitment the company has brought to the community and environment through its corporate social responsibility initiatives,” said Asma Moten, one of Loblaw’s managers of talent focused on recruitment and development for the grad@loblaw program. “Loblaw offers col-leagues many opportunities to develop their careers and make a positive difference for our customers through its purpose of ‘helping Ca-nadians live life well.”

hoW To applyLoblaw is always looking to hire students any-time throughout the year, and there are usually a number of new grad and entry-level oppor-tunities reserved for students after graduation.

Students and grads looking to find out more about the grad@loblaw program can speak to their career centre or check out loblawgrad.ca where they will find lots of information and testimonials from past grads. Candidates can also connect directly with the Grad Team on Facebook or LinkedIn for any specific ques-tions they may have.

In addition, Loblaw actively engages in phar-macy grad recruitment, internships, and placement within their various stores. In the past, they have also been a certified chartered accountant (CA) training organization and are planning to create more finance and ac-counting internship and co-op opportunities in the near future.

“There’s really an opportunity to learn, grow, and be in contact with a diverse customer base,” explained Moten. “Plus the advantage to take courses for supplemental learning to stay on top of the field. It’s really a fantastic place to start your career.”

WhaT loBlaW is looKing Forcustomer-focused

respectful

self-improvement

environmentally aware

adaptability

Problem solving

initiative

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assistanceWorKPlace

diversityvolunteer

grant Programdiscounts and PerKs

learning and groWth

amy huang sauder school of Business at uBC, 2009

how did you land your job at this company? i was seeking a change in life when i came across grad@loblaw on google. it was the perfect opportunity for me and provided me the change i was looking for.

What do you like most about your job? i love working with amazing people, products, and systems. it also makes me feel good when i see a happy customer in the store because i know that happened because of our hard work!


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shEll Canada

shell has a suPPortive culture Where leaders Will stretch you, suPPort you, and challenge you on Projects and assignments. there are exciting oPPortunities to WorK With diverse PeoPle From all over the World. - taNya hooPer, Vice PresideNt, hr, heaVy oil

KEy FaCTsyear Established: 1911 number of Employees: 9,000 industry: oil and natural gas headquarters: calgary, alberta

Why shEll is diFFErEnTAt Shell, we believe our employees and dy-namic culture set us apart. We seek and at-tract remarkable people from around the globe and foster a diverse, inclusive and collaborative environment that allows all employees to reach their full potential. Our values of honesty, integrity and respect for people are part of everything we do.

Shell is very proud to have been recently rec-ognized by Fortune as one of the top 10 most innovative companies globally. We constantly seek innovation and apply technological ad-vancements in our quest to meet growing

demand for cleaner energy in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. In 2013, Shell spent $1.3 billion on research and development (R&D), more than any other international oil and gas com-pany and has continuously shown technologi-cal leadership with over 15,000 granted pat-ents and pending patent applications in force.

In addition, Shell has a variety of employee networks including the New Professionals Network - a resource for information and communication exchange as well as personal and interactive support for new professionals in Shell Canada.

Why WorK For shEll“Shell is an internationally recognized brand and industry leader that rewards perfor-mance and provides excellent professional development opportunities, while also pro-moting community involvement and volun-teerism. Employees can make an impact both professionally and personally at Shell,” ex-plains Tim Grant, Vice President of Human Resources, Shell Canada.

The Shell Graduate Program is a develop-ment framework that helps make the most of each individual’s potential; both personally and professionally. It includes professional


TErEsa sTorCh university of alberta, 2009how did you land your job at this company? i applied on the www.shell.ca/careers website and followed the shell graduate recruitment process. after successfully completing the recruit-ment assessment, i was offered a job.

What is your current role? i am an eit, maintenance engineer with the reliability department. i support operations and maintenance in dealing with short-term and day-to-day issues.

IN SEARCH OF REMARKABLE STUDENTSTo be a true explorer is a remarkable quality. After all, how many people are really prepared to embrace the unknown and to challenge themselves at every turn? At Shell, we’re in search of remarkable people. The ones who are hungry to set out for new frontiers. The pioneers and the game changers. The ones who always wonder if there’s a better way. Because remarkable people achieve remarkable things.

Explore the opportunities at www.shell.ca/students

Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

training and development, challenging job assignments, and leadership support. With operations around the globe, Shell offers ex-citing opportunities to learn and leverage dif-ferent experiences and expertise.

Tim continues, “You can take charge of your career direction through your individual devel-opment plan as well as Shell’s Open Resourc-ing system, where you can apply for opportuni-ties for progressive assignments within business units or across businesses, locally and globally.”

“Together with your supervisor you will de-velop an individual development plan that encompasses your career aspirations and the best ways to progress,” says Grant. “As part of the program, you will undertake continuous learning, made up of training courses, e-learn-ing modules and in person workshops. There are opportunities to develop your technical or commercial expertise, acquire leadership skills and secure professional qualifications.”

“At the same time, we’ll keep you challenged with a series of hands-on roles and projects that will help you build and discover your strengths and skills, widening in scope so you can prove yourself in different situations and experiences, over time.”

hoW To applyStudents and recent graduates looking for a career with Shell can apply online at shell.ca/students. Shell offers two options for students and graduates to join us: The Shell Assessed Internship Program or Shell Recruitment Day. To be eligible for the Assessed Internship Program, you should be an actively enrolled student who will complete at least one more semester of education following your intern-ship. To be considered for full-time opportu-nities, candidates need to apply for a Shell Recruitment Day and should be in your final year of study or have less than three years of work experience.

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develoPmentWorK-liFe balance

continuous learning

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Flexible

innovative

team player

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drive

Fast learner


sunCor EnErgy

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as canada’s largest integrated energy comPa-ny, suncor is the ideal Place For young PeoPle to begin their careers, learn and groW. We strive to develoP our PeoPle With a vieW to the Future, Where emPloyee success is our success. - DaNa mCKeChNie, Vp humaN resourCes, programs & operatioNs

Not only is Suncor distinguished as Can-ada’s largest integrated energy company, but also it ranks as the fifth-largest energy company in North America. Suncor’s op-erations include oil sands development and upgrading, conventional and offshore oil and gas production and renewable energy. Suncor boasts four refineries, is the largest national retailer with a network of more than 1,450 Petro Canada stations, and op-erates a lubricants facility to produce high-quality lubricant base stocks for customers worldwide.

Why sunCor is diFFErEnTSuncor’s future is exciting. The company is known for its focus on innovation and sustainability, and has an unparalleled resource base, growth opportunities, and

operational expertise. As technology pio-neers in the oil sands, Suncor continues to invest today in technology solutions that help it further a triple-bottom-line ap-proach, where social and environmental values are considered alongside economic performance. “We have a long list of en-vironmental and corporate responsibility awards under our belts which speak to how important this is in our organization,” says Stephanie Ryan, Suncor’s manager, talent acquisition marketing.

Why you’ll lovE This CompanyAs one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for several years, Suncor is consistent in its mission to encourage em-ployees. The company is focused on help-ing its people develop and you’ll love that

they manage a number of rotational pro-grams for new graduates in a variety of fields: supply chain management, finance and accounting, sales and marketing and, of course, their Engineer-in-Training program that allows participants to gain experience across multiple areas of the organization and acquire an established development path. “The goal of these pro-grams is to expose new grads to a variety of business areas in their first few years,” says Ryan. Suncor also has many other relation-ships with groups—such as Skills Canada and Careers and The Next Generation Foundation—that aim to promote skilled trades careers for youth.

Starting with a formal orientation pro-gram, Suncor offers many training and development opportunities for its people.

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respectful

team player

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communication

self-motivated

Positive attitude

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These can include mentoring from senior staff, Lunch and Learn sessions, and inter-nal education forums on a variety of topics. Internal conferences allow people in the same discipline from across the company to network, meet with senior leaders, and learn about other areas of the organization. Suncor’s annual Manager Once Removed program gives all employees a formalized opportunity to meet with their manager’s manager to discuss ongoing work, future aspirations, and professional development goals. “We’re very proud of our expanded career and leadership development pro-grams that serve as a way of retaining our talent and building leadership potential,” she says.

All of Suncor’s co-op students and new grads are supported by peer-run commit-tees with Lunch and Learn and Capability

Development speaker sessions. “New grads and co-op students are given valuable op-portunities to learn about the different aspects of the business to ask questions and discuss areas of our business in a posi-tive and constructive environment,” Ryan notes.

hoW To applyEvery year, Suncor embarks on robust campus recruiting campaigns, and events across Canada, where company represen-tatives talk with students about energy ca-reers. Their typical recruitment timelines for students and new grads are September, January, and May.

You can also go to suncor.com/oncampus or follow the company on LinkedIn, Twit-ter (@suncorcareers), or Facebook for more information.

sKylar andErson mount royal university

how did you land your job at this company? i applied online to their posting for a new hire which afterwards, i was interviewed by three managers for a possible fit in a few areas.

What do you like most about your job? the best part of my job is the opportunity to work in so many different areas across suncor working on agreements from Wind turbines to drilling and completions.

Imagine building a career as part of a diverse team. See how your contributions are valued and trusted. At Suncor, you’ll fi nd a great company committed to safety, sustainability and helping you succeed.

learn more @www.suncor.com/oncampus

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ThE univErsiTy oF BriTish ColumBia

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ubc cares about Providing an insPiring, healthy WorKPlace that suPPorts success and Wellbeing. the breadth oF our organiZa-tion also enables PeoPle to exPlore diverse roles, all at ubc. - Lisa CastLe, Vp, humaN resourCes

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a large, research-intensive institution that ranks among the top 40 universities around the globe. More than 58,000 students (in-cluding over 10,000 international students) are enrolled in about 200 undergraduate programs and 300 grad programs. Sur-rounded by the Pacific Ocean, the Coast Mountains, and the woods of Pacific Spirit Regional Park, UBC’s largest campus in Vancouver is where snow-capped moun-tains meet the ocean, and breathtaking vistas greet you. The second major campus in Kelowna is situated in BC’s spectacular wine-growing region.

Why uBC is diFFErEnT“We truly are a global centre for research and teaching,” says Catherine Pitman, part

of UBC’s department of human resourc-es. “UBC is large and diverse in terms of the programs offered, particularly among universities in Western Canada.” In fact, UBC is so vast that it’s like a little city in itself, with world-class attractions. “The Vancouver campus includes the Museum of Anthropology, the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, and the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, which was a host venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games as well as the 2012 Davis Cup. People who work at these venues are employed by UBC.”

The university’s size and scope means there’s considerable diversity in the jobs available. “It’s really across the board,” Pitman explains. You could work in an

office setting or fill technical roles in a re-search lab and, of course, there are many people who work with students. You could work in IT, retail, the museum, a sports facility, a library, a farm, or a garden. The roles for students and grads cut across the entire campus; they’re not limited to a particular field.”

Why you’ll lovE uBC“If you’re happy and fulfilled in your life, then you’ll bring your best to your work,” says Pitman. UBC cares about people’s well-being, as shown by the benefits it of-fers: “Most full-time roles get three weeks of vacation to start, and some are eligible for four weeks. Flexible work options are also available. We offer free or discounted admission to on-campus attractions. You

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Jamil rhaJiaKuniversity of British Columbia, 2009

how did you join uBC? the professional network jamil built at ubc while working there as a stu-dent led him to an opportunity that matched the skills he had developed.

What do you like most about your job? Working with students and talented colleagues to enhance the ubc experience.

WhaT uBC is looKing ForProactive self-starter

collaborative

inclusion

enthusiasm for learning

integrity

Flexiblity

communication

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have full access to Canada’s second-larg-est research library and there are lots of recreational programs, including a ropes course and ocean kayaking.”

The interest in your personal satisfac-tion extends to career and educational goals too. “We offer tuition waivers for academic courses and continuing educa-tion classes,” Pitman continues. “There are no space-permitting guidelines; if you meet the academic requirements, you’re in.” UBC also has many professional-development programs, including access to free one-on-one coaching and unique opportunities to build leadership skills, like Leave For Change, (a short-term, volunteer-abroad program) and the Com-munity Leadership Program, (a Vancou-ver-area community-service learning ini-tiative). Being a university, it has a relaxed environment that’s different from a for-

mal, corporate atmosphere. “For students, it eases the transition from student life to the workforce.”

“Extraordinary things happen here,” Pit-man says. “UBC is a big, complex place. To be successful here, you have to be a self-starter with a passion for learning and trying new things. There are so many dif-ferent things you can do, and it’s up to you to go out and explore.”

hoW To applyThe UBC Careers site (hr.ubc.ca/careers) is the place to go. “UBC typically has a wide range of jobs posted,” says Pitman. There’s an online job board that’s always up-to-date with detailed listings, ranging from research assistants to managers and service positions, and you can apply di-rectly on the site.

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