List of Participants - Career Planning Service (CaPS)
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List of Participants - Career Planning Service (CaPS)
List of Participants • AgCall Human Resources • Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) - Ottawa • Agro-100 Ltée • Alltech - Québec-Maritimes • Belisle Solution Nutrition • Bonduelle Americas/ Bonduelle Amériques • Cargill Limited • Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay / Conseil Cri de la santé et des services sociaux de la Baie James • Cuso International • Desautels Faculty of Management-McGill University • DuPont Pioneer & DuPont Crop Protection • Farm Credit Canada/Financement Agricole FCC-FAC • Finance Alliance for Sustainable Trade • Frigon • G3 Canada Limited • John Deere ULC • La Coop fédérée • Macdonald Campus Bieler Family Internship Program • McGill Food Safety & Quality Program • McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) / Centre universitaire de santé McGill (CUSM) - Human Resources • Monsanto Canada Inc. • National Bank of Canada / Banque Nationale du Canada • Olier Grisé • Ordre des agronomes du Québec (OAQ) • Ordre professionnel des diététistes du Québec OPDQ • Peace Corps • PFAAG / CREDETAO Centre de recherche et de développement technologique agricole de l'Outaouais • Scotiabank • Shur-Gain Nutreco Canada • Synagri • The Quebec-Labrador Foundation/Atlantic Center for the Environment (QLF) • Valacta AgCall Human Resources AgCall Human Resources is dedicated to bringing together employers and job seekers- exclusively in the agriculture, food and biotechnology industry- across Canada. We provide our industry-leading clients with executive search and recruiting services for full-time, permanent positions, in all sectors of the agribusiness industry, and at all levels of job function. Because we recruit nationwide for all sectors of the agribusiness industry, and for jobs at all levels, opportunities for business or science oriented candidates are numerous and constantly changing. Our industry is the largest employer in the country! Opportunities exist in research and development, sales, marketing, finance, management and more! Job seekers who register with us- by submitting their resume to our confidential Talent Database and by helping us understand what they’re seeking in their next job- are a part of our overall selection process for current and future recruiting projects. We make connections happen in the hidden job market too! We accept resumes at all times. And best of all, there’s NO FEE for job seekers! Visit www.agcallhr.com to view all current opportunities and to submit an application to our confidential and secure Talent Database. We’ll be accepting resumes at the Job Fair! Our targeted AgCall HR JobAd job board is the agrifood industry job portal where employers and candidates meet. Employers, posting a job ad is easy and economical, and has guaranteed results! Degree levels recruited: Collegial (Farm Management Technology), Graduate (Masters & PhD.),Undergraduate Majors recruited: Farm Management & Technology (College Diploma), Resource Management, Plant Biology/Sciences, Bioresource Engineering, Life Sciences, Microbiology, and Biotechnology, Soil and Water Resources, Animal Biology/Sciences,Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Economics, International Agriculture and Food Systems, Environmental Sciences/Biology Positions Offered: Full-time / Temps Plein,Part-Time / Temps Partiel Website: www.agcallhr.com Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) - Ottawa Are you interested in a career where your skills, leadership and creativity are put to good use? Would you like to work in an exciting and diverse field, which includes working with dynamic sector touching on all aspects of Canadian lives as well as consumers around the world? Do you want to work in a collaborative environment that has great benefits and a variety of future possibilities? If yes, then Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is a great fit for you! Degree levels recruited: Collegial (Farm Management Technology), Graduate (Masters & PhD.), Undergraduate Majors recruited: Plant Biology/Sciences, Wildlife Biology, Food Science, Nutrition Sciences, Life Sciences, Microbiology, and Biotechnology, Animal Biology/Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Economics, International Agriculture and Food Systems Positions Offered: Full-time / Temps Plein, Part-Time / Temps Partiel, Summer / Été Website: http://agr.gc.ca Agro 100 Ltée Agro-100 is an agrobusiness specializing in research, manufacturing, and marketing of high technology agricultural products that capitalizes on the recovery of residual fertilizing matter. Founded in 1990, Agro-100 provides innovative agronomical solutions to high performance/high yield agricultural operations. Backed by soil analyses, the Agro-100 service team will determine your soil input needs and recommend soil management strategies geared to improving and increasing the global yield output of your operation. Our expertise is based on agronomical studies, rigourous and robust R&D and our experience in manufacturing and marketing has been proven in the field. Degree levels recruited: Collegial (Farm Management Technology) Majors recruited: Plant Biology/Sciences, Agricultural Sciences Positions Offered: Full-time / Temps Plein Website: http://www.agro-100.com Alltech - Québec-Maritimes Alltech is a global leader in the animal health and nutrition industry and among the top ten animal health companies in the world, focused on natural scientific solutions to today’s biggest agriculture and food industry challenges. Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, Alltech has offices and distributors in 128 countries; 3 bioscience centers; and 32 manufacturing facilities located strategically throughout the world. Degree levels recruited: Graduate (Masters & PhD.),Undergraduate Majors recruited: Agricultural Sciences,Agricultural Economics Positions Offered: Full-time / Temps Plein Website: http://www.alltech.com Belisle Solution Nutrition Belisle Solution Nutrition has been an animal feed manufacturer since 1956. Employees have owned the company for the past 15 years and are extremely proud of being one of the last Canadian-owned companies in the feed industry today. We are known as a very innovative company, ready to bring to farms the latest in feed additives and technologies. Belisle has a computerized and automated system that allows us to trace every single product being manufactured in our plant. One of our strengths is that we work very closely with farmers to help them improve their efficiency in order to increase their profit margins. We have always emphasized the importance of good forages in improving animal performance. Today, our involvement with the dairy farm is a full-spectrum operation from the production of forages in the field right through to our commitment to the well-being of all the animals on the farm. We support farmers with their species selection, seeding techniques, soil preparation and in choosing the most appropriate harvesting method for their farm. Belisle provides feeding programs that first and foremost make use of the feed grown on the farm. Then, we complement the ration with appropriate feed commodities and/or additives that will optimize rumen function. We also provide a heifer rearing program to optimize growth rate and rumen development based on high quality forages. Animal welfare is also very important to us. We know happy and healthy animals will always perform better. Degree levels recruited: Graduate (Masters & PhD.), Undergraduate Majors recruited: Agricultural Sciences Positions Offered: Full-time / Temps Plein Website: http://www.belisle.net Bonduelle Americas/ Bonduelle Amériques Bonduelle is the undisputed leader in vegetables, with a presence in over 80 countries. The North-American affiliate group counts twelves plants in Canada and USA; that is to say four in Quebec, three in Ontario, one in Alberta and four in USA. We do not only transform a huge variety of canned and frozen vegetables, but also legumes, sauces and soups, under the private brand names of many big chain stores across Canada, the United States, Europe and the Caribbean. In addition, the Arctic Gardens frozen vegetables are also transformed and packed in Canada and USA. Degree levels recruited: Undergraduate Majors recruited: Food Science,Agricultural Sciences Positions Offered: Part-Time / Temps Partiel,Internship / Stage Website: http://www.bonduelle.com Cargill Limited Working at Cargill is an opportunity to thrive—a place to develop your career to the fullest while engaging in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe. You will be proud to work for a company with a strong history of ethics and a purpose of nourishing people. We offer a diverse, supportive environment where you will grow personally and professionally as you learn from some of the most talented people in your field. With nearly 150 years of experience, Cargill provides food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services to the world. We have 145,000 employees in 67 countries who are committed to feeding the world in a responsible way, reducing environmental impact and improving the communities where we live and work. Learn more at www.cargill.ca. Degree levels recruited: Collegial (Farm Management Technology), Undergraduate Majors recruited: Farm Management & Technology (College Diploma), Food Science, Bioresource Engineering, Animal Biology/Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Economics Positions Offered: Full-time / Temps Plein,Internship / Stage,Summer / Été Website: http://www.cargill.ca Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay / Conseil Cri de la santé et des services sociaux de la Baie James You feel the need for a different way of life? You yearn for fulfilling cultural contacts? You dream of clean air, wide spaces, and outdoor activities? The Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay (CBHSSJB) serves nine Québec Cree communities located along the James Bay and around the Chibougamau area. The CBHSSJB groups the missions of an agency and health institution, as well as social services. It has a mission to provide primary and second line health services and social services. The Cree inhabit the area since about 5,000 years. You will discover a population of 14,200 natives proud of their values and their language, with a lifestyle different from yours. This vast and untamed territory is very impressive. The wonders of nature such as the northern lights and the snow as far as the eye can see will fill you with awe. Life at the James Bay is far from being uninteresting. Being a Social Worker at the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay is all of that and even more! Degree levels recruited: Undergraduate Majors recruited: Nutrition Sciences Positions Offered: Full-time / Temps Plein Website: http://creehealth.org/ Cuso International Cuso International is a development organization that works to reduce poverty and inequality through the efforts of highly skilled volunteers, collaborative partnerships and compassionate donors. We match highly skilled volunteers with local partners who, together, work on specific projects that are designed to help communities thrive and grow. Degree levels recruited: Graduate (Masters & PhD.) Majors recruited: Farm Management & Technology (College Diploma),Resource Management,Soil and Water Resources,Agricultural Sciences,Agricultural Economics,International Agriculture and Food Systems Positions Offered: Volunteer / Bénévole Website: http://www.cusointernational.org Desautels Faculty of Management-McGill University Bring your career to the next level with the Desautels MBA at McGill University! The Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University is one of the top international management schools in the world. The Faculty’s reputation for excellence continues to attract the finest students, professors and recruiters from around the globe. Desautels MBA students are provided with an integrated curriculum, a worldly outlook, and a personalized approach to professional development. The 20-month Full-Time MBA program includes a choice between 4 specializations (Finance, Marketing, Global Strategy and Leadership and Technology and Innovation Management). It also includes an international study trip and a choice between an internship, an exchange program or a practicum. As for the 32-month Professional Part-Time MBA program, it offers an innovative curriculum with the option to complete one of 3 specializations: Finance, Global Strategy and Leadership or the Customized Approach which provides students with a holistic view of business issues. In addition, students will complete a work-relevant practical project and go on an international study trip. The Desautels MBA at McGill University prepares students, from all professional backgrounds, to lead and manage organizations in today’s global marketplace. Degree levels recruited: Graduate (Masters & PhD.), Undergraduate Majors recruited: Resource Management, Plant Biology/Sciences, Wildlife Biology, Dietetics (Professional), Food Science, Bioresource Engineering, Nutrition Sciences, Life Sciences, Microbiology, and Biotechnology, Soil and Water Resources, Animal Biology/Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Economics, International Agriculture and Food Systems, Environmental Sciences/Biology Positions Offered: Full-time / Temps Plein,Part-Time / Temps Partiel Website: http://mcgill.ca/mba DuPont Pioneer & Dupont Crop Protection DuPont Pioneer is the world’s leading developer and supplier of advanced plant genetics to farmers worldwide. Degree levels recruited: Graduate (Masters & PhD.) Majors recruited: Agricultural Sciences Positions Offered: Internship / Stage Website: http://www.pioneer.com Farm Credit Canada/Financement Agricole FCC-FAC Farm Credit Canada (FCC) FCC is a federal Crown corporation and Canada’s leading agriculture lender. We help producers, suppliers and processors along the agriculture value chain be more successful. We offer financing, insurance, software, learning programs and other business services. You’ll find opportunity here if you’re enthusiastic and thrive in a culture of teamwork, strong leadership and respect. We reward innovation and work well done. Financement agricole Canada (FAC) Société d’État fédérale et principal prêteur agricole au Canada, FAC aide les producteurs, les fournisseurs et les transformateurs, le long de la chaîne de valeur agricole, à mieux réussir. Nous offrons du financement, de l’assurance, des logiciels de gestion, de l’information, des programmes de formation ainsi que d’autres services commerciaux. Vous trouverez chez FAC d’excellentes occasions de carrière si vous faites preuve de dynamisme dans un environnement stimulant axé sur le travail d’équipe, la force du leadership et le respect. Nous récompensons l’innovation et l’excellence. Degree levels recruited: Collegial (Farm Management Technology), Graduate (Masters & PhD.), Undergraduate Majors recruited: Farm Management & Technology (College Diploma), Plant Biology/Sciences, Food Science, Bioresource Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Economics Positions Offered: Full-time / Temps Plein,Summer / Été Website: http://www.fcc-fac.ca Finance Alliance for Sustainable Trade FAST is an international non-profit association that represents financial institutions and sustainable producers dedicated to sustainable trade. Launched in May 2007, FAST is the pioneer in bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders, working collectively to bridge the financing gap in the sustainable Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) finance sector. Members include socially oriented and alternative lending institutions, SME producers, development institutions and other stakeholders in the agricultural commodities supply chain. FAST is the global reference for data on sustainable SME finance and related markets. FAST facilitates efficiency, transparency, and stability in financial markets for sustainable SMEs by providing objective data while developing and promoting reporting and quality standards. FAST aims to promote sustainable economic development by improving efficiency and transparency in financial markets for sustainable SMEs in emerging economies. Degree levels recruited: Undergraduate Majors recruited: Resource Management,Soil and Water Resources,Agricultural Economics,International Agriculture and Food Systems Positions Offered: Internship / Stage Website: https://www.fastinternational.org/ Frigon Frigon est une société de produits et de services agricoles . Nos conseillers agricoles expérimentés offrent de la fertilisation (pour les cultures maraîchères et les grandes cultures), des produits agricoles tels que fertilisant minéral ou liquide, des semences des herbicides, fongicides et insecticides, des forfaits d’arrosage ou de location d’équipement, des transport de marchandises en vrac, du commerce de grains et des traitements et entreposage de grains. Degree levels recruited: Undergraduate Majors recruited: Farm Management & Technology (College Diploma), Plant Biology/Sciences, Soil and Water Resources, Animal Biology/Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Economics Positions Offered: Internship / Stage, Summer / Été Website: http://www.frigoninc.com G3 Canada Limited G3 Canada Limited, une agroentreprise nouvellement constituée, est à même d’établir à l’échelle nationale une société céréalière hautement efficace, conçue pour offrir une solution de rechange unique et concurrentielle aux agriculteurs, et prodiguer un service de classe supérieure aux clients et aux intervenants. Les actifs de G3 Canada vont des terminaux céréaliers aux ports en eau profonde allant de Leader en Saskatchewan à Québec, dans la province du même nom jusqu’aux navires de transport de céréales dans les Grands Lacs et à un parc de wagons-trémies. L’intégration verticale de ces actifs ainsi que la chaîne de produits agricoles forment la base d’une voie plus intelligente des champs canadiens aux marchés mondiaux. G3 Canada Limited est une société canadienne dont le siège social se trouve à Winnipeg, au Manitoba. G3 Canada Limited, a newly formed agribusiness, is establishing a highly efficient coast-to-coast Canadian grain enterprise designed to provide a unique competitive alternative to farmers, and superior service to customers and stakeholders. G3 Canada’s assets range from inland grain and deep-sea port terminals stretching from Leader, Saskatchewan to Québec City, Québec, to Great Lake grain transport vessels and a fleet of grain hopper cars. The vertical integration of these assets along the agricultural commodity chain forms the basis of a smarter path from Canadian fields to global markets. G3 Canada Limited is a Canadian company and is headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba Degree levels recruited: Graduate (Masters & PhD.), Undergraduate Majors recruited: Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Sciences, Bioresource Engineering, International Agriculture and Food Systems, Plant Biology/ Sciences Positions Offered: Full-time Website: http://www.g3.ca/ John Deere ULC John Deere consists of four major business segments (agricultural equipment, commercial & consumer equipment, construction & forestry and credit). Those segments, along with the support operations of parts and power systems, are focused on helping customers be more productive as they help to improve the quality of life for people around the world. Degree levels recruited: Undergraduate Majors recruited: Bioresource Engineering,Agricultural Sciences,Agricultural Economics,Environmental Sciences/Biology Positions Offered: Full-time / Temps Plein, Internship / Stage Website: http://www.JohnDeere.com La Coop fédérée Fondée en 1922, La Coop fédérée est la plus importante organisation agroalimentaire au Québec. Elle est la propriété de plus de 100 000 membres regroupés au sein de 97 coopératives réparties dans plusieurs provinces canadiennes et elle est présente dans l’ensemble de la chaîne agroalimentaire. En tant que grossiste, La Coop fédérée fournit aux producteurs agricoles des biens et des services nécessaires à l’exploitation de leur entreprise. Ses activités se divisent en trois secteurs : agricole (productions animales et végétales et commercialisation des grains, sous les bannières Elite et La Coop), détail et innovation (énergies, quincaillerie et machines agricoles, sous les bannières Sonic, Unimat et BMR), et transformation des viandes (sous la bannière Olymel). La Coop fédérée emploie près de 10 000 personnes et son chiffre d’affaires s’élève à 5,2 milliards de dollars. En incluant ses coopératives affiliées, La Coop fédérée compte près de 16 000 employés et un chiffre d’affaires combiné de 8,3 milliards de dollars. www.lacoop.coop et twitter.com/LaCoop_federee. Degree levels recruited: Undergraduate Majors recruited: Animal Biology/Sciences, Agricultural Economics Positions Offered: Internship / Stage, Summer / Été Website: http://web.lacoop.coop/fr/ Macdonald Campus Bieler Family Internship Program Internship Program The Internship Program was established to allow all undergraduate students the opportunity to complete a short term internship, prior to graduation. Additionally, they will receive recognition of this internship from McGill on their academic transcripts. Evaluation for the program is based on the completion of certain academic reports and students will receive a pass or fail noted on their transcripts if registered in the FAES 200 course or a final grade if registered in the FAES 300 course. The program is offered in the fall, winter and summer semesters and interns are required to complete a minimum of 10 weeks with their host organization. Degree levels recruited: Undergraduate Majors recruited: Resource Management, Plant Biology/Sciences, Wildlife Biology, Food Science, Bioresource Engineering, Nutrition Sciences, Life Sciences, Microbiology, and Biotechnology, Soil and Water Resources, Animal Biology/Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Economics, International Agriculture and Food Systems, Environmental Sciences/Biology Positions Offered: Internship / Stage Website: http://www.mcgill.ca/macdonald/programs/internships/ McGill Food Safety & Quality Program Food safety is a multidisciplinary field aimed at providing consumers with a high-quality food product, free of contaminants. Food safety has become increasingly important due to the globalization of the food supply chain and increased international trade. The McGill Food Safety and Quality Program (FSQP) aims to be an internationally-recognized centre for education, knowledge and specialized advice relating to food safety and quality. The McGill FSQP offers specialized training, expertise and services to support the food industry. The FSQP offers Professional Development Workshops for members of the food industry to address the fundamentals of food safety. Classroom and laboratory components provide participants with formal and hands-on training. Upcoming workshops include: Better Process Control: Allows certification on thermal processing systems and helps companies meet federal regulations. Food Safety for the Food Industry 1: Covers the fundamental knowledge and core concepts of food microbiology and food safety. Food Safety for the Food Industry 2: Introduces the fundamentals and importance of commercially available rapid methods for detection of foodborne pathogens, approved for use by the food industry as defined by Canadian and US regulations. The FSQP also provides specialized services and expertise to support the different needs of the food industry. Such services include: -Provide expertise in project development -Help develop, evaluate and optimize existing and new processing methods -Perform microbiological analysis of foods -Evaluate HACCP and other quality control plans Degree levels recruited: Graduate (Masters & PhD.), Undergraduate Majors recruited: Dietetics (Professional), Food Science, Bioresource Engineering, Nutrition Sciences, Life Sciences, Microbiology, and Biotechnology Positions Offered: Full-time / Temps Plein Website: http://www.mcgill.ca/macdonald/programs/internships/ McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) / Centre universitaire de santé McGill (CUSM) - Human Resources Degree levels recruited: Collegial (Farm Management Technology),Undergraduate Majors recruited: Food Science,Nutrition Sciences Positions Offered: Part-Time / Temps Partiel Website: http://muhc.ca Monsanto Canada Inc. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Monsanto Canada Inc. is part of the larger, global Monsanto family. Monsanto is an agricultural company. We apply innovation and technology to help farmers around the world be successful, produce healthier foods, better animal feeds and more fiber, while also reducing agriculture’s impact on our environment. Two research programs are conducted in the area of Valleyfield and StHyacinthe. Degree levels recruited: Collegial (Farm Management Technology),Undergraduate Majors recruited: Farm Management & Technology (College Diploma),Agricultural Sciences Positions Offered: Full-time / Temps Plein,Summer / Été Website: http://www.monsanto.ca National Bank of Canada / Banque Nationale du Canada Faire carrière à la Banque Nationale, c’est évoluer au sein d’une entreprise solide, qui a les moyens d’assurer sa croissance et celle de ses 20,000 employés. Nous favorisons un environnement de travail animé par la collaboration, où il est possible de s’épanouir professionnellement. C’est sans doute ce qui permet à la Banque Nationale de se classer, année après année, parmi les 50 Employeurs de choix au Canada. Postulez dès aujourd’hui sur www.bnc.ca/carrieres Working at National Bank means advancing in a solid company that has the ability to grow and to make sure its 20 000 employees grow with it. We offer a wide range of career opportunities within a multiple-expertise and multicultural organization. We foster a work environment driven by cooperation, and encourage our employees’ professional development. Apply on line at www.nbc.ca/careers Degree levels recruited: Collegial (Farm Management Technology), Undergraduate Majors recruited: Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Economics Positions Offered: Full-time / Temps Plein, Internship / Stage Website: https://www.bnc.ca Olier Grisé Olier Grisé est une entreprise spécialisé dans la fabrication de prémélanges de minéraux et vitamines pour les animaux de la ferme. Olier Grisé est l’une des seule compagnie familiale dans ce domaine au Québec. Nous sommes une équipe de spécialistes en alimentation animale. Nous offrons un services personnalisé à tous nos clients. Degree levels recruited: Collegial (Farm Management Technology), Graduate (Masters & PhD.) Majors recruited: Farm Management & Technology (College Diploma), Agricultural Sciences Positions Offered: Full-time / Temps Plein, Part-Time / Temps Partiel, Summer / Été Website: http://www.oliergrise.com Ordre des agronomes du Québec (OAQ) Le mandat de l’Ordre des agronomes du Québec est d’assurer la protection du public et, à cette fin, il appuie ses membres pour le développement de leurs compétences et leur professionnalisme. L’Ordre compte quelque 3 300 membres œuvrant en production animale et végétale, agroenvironnement, génie rural, agroéconomie et transformation alimentaire qui contribuent, par leur savoir-faire, à l’obtention de produits sains, fiables et utiles pour la société. Devenir membre de l’Ordre constitue donc un gage de confiance. L’examen d’admission représente une première étape en ce sens. À cet effet, l’Ordre tient des séances préparatoires à l’examen d’admission et maintient ses liens avec les étudiants par le biais de l’AFAQ en organisant plusieurs activités.Pour des renseignements concernant l’examen d’admission, contactez : Mme Josée Vaillancourt 1 800 361-3833 poste 231 josee.vaillancourt@oaq.qc.ca www.oaq.qc.ca Degree levels recruited: Graduate (Masters & PhD.), Undergraduate Majors recruited: Bioresource Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Economics Positions Offered: Full-time / Temps Plein Website: http://www.oaq.qc.ca Ordre professionnel des diététistes du Québec OPDQ OPDQ is the regulatory body of the province for registered dietitians. Degree levels recruited: Undergraduate Majors recruited: Nutrition Sciences Positions Offered: Volunteer / Bénévole Website: http://www.opdq.org Peace Corps Peace Corps is a U.S. government agency that sends volunteers to serve in developing countries for 27 months. Coming from all walks of life and representing the rich diversity of the United States, Volunteers range in age from college students to retirees. Every Peace Corps Volunteer’s experience is different. From teaching English to elementary school children in Zambia to launching a computer learning centre in Moldova to promoting HIV/ AIDS awareness in South Africa to working on soil conservation in Panama, Volunteers bring their skills and life experiences to where they are needed most. Volunteers work in a variety of different sectors: agriculture, environment, business, health, education, information technology, construction, and community development. Peace Corps offers a way to refine and develop skills and gain international experience, while helping others. Business Week consistently rates Peace Corps as one of the best places to launch a career. Benefits include medical, dental, and housing, as well as a monthly living stipend, transportation to and from your host country, graduate study benefits, 24 vacation days a year, and an $8400.00 readjustment allowance after two years of service. U.S. citizens over the age of 18 are encouraged to apply and should note that the competitive application process takes about nine months. Degree levels recruited: Collegial (Farm Management Technology), Graduate (Masters & PhD.), Undergraduate Majors recruited: Farm Management & Technology (College Diploma), Resource Management, Plant Biology/Sciences, Wildlife Biology, Dietetics (Professional), Food Science, Bioresource Engineering, Nutrition Sciences, Life Sciences, Microbiology, and Biotechnology ,Soil and Water Resources, Animal Biology/Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Economics, International Agriculture and Food Systems, Environmental Sciences/Biology Positions Offered: Full-time / Temps Plein, Volunteer / Bénévole Website: http://www.peacecorps.gov PFAAG / CREDETAO Centre de recherche et de développement technologique agricole de l’Outaouais The goal of the Plate Forme Agricole de l’Ange Gardien is to rent land, farm machinery, greenhouses, storage space and irrigation to young farmers so that they can start their agricultural business with a minimum debt load. The Platform is located just outside Gatineau, and provides young farmers with a learning atmosphere amongst various other entrepreneurs. The Platform provides local job creation, new businesses and investment in the agricultural sector. Degree levels recruited: Collegial (Farm Management Technology), Graduate (Masters & PhD.), Undergraduate Majors recruited: Farm Management & Technology (College Diploma), Resource Management, Plant Biology/Sciences, Wildlife Biology, Dietetics (Professional), Food Science, Bioresource Engineering, Nutrition Sciences, Life Sciences, Microbiology, and Biotechnology, Soil and Water Resources, Animal Biology/Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Economics, International Agriculture and Food Systems, Environmental Sciences/Biology Positions Offered: Full-time / Temps Plein, Part-Time / Temps Partiel, Internship / Stage, Summer / Été, Volunteer / Bénévole Website: http://www.demarretafermebio.com/ Scotiabank Join the Global Community of Scotiabankers to help customers become financially better off. A Best Workplace : Scotiabank is a premier financial institution and Canada’s most international bank recognized as a Best Workplace®, in Canada, Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Panama, Peru, Chile and Latin America by the Great Place to Work® Institute. A multinational winning team : Scotiabank is a leading multinational financial services provider and Canada’s most international bank. Since welcoming our first customers in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1832, Scotiabank has continued to expand its global reach. Today, through our team of more than 86,000 employees, Scotiabank and its affiliates offer a broad range of products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management, corporate and investment banking, to over 21 million customers in more than 55 countries around the world. Corporate Social Responsibility : Scotiabank helps to build bright futures worldwide through ethical banking practices, environmental awareness and a commitment to communities. Degree levels recruited: Collegial (Farm Management Technology), Graduate (Masters & PhD.), Undergraduate Majors recruited: Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Economics Positions Offered: Full-time / Temps Plein Website: http://www.scotiabank.com Shur-Gain Nutreco Canada Shur-Gain is a leader in livestock and poultry feeds in Canada and in the north-east USA. Shur-Gain is also an important part of the Nutreco group. Nutreco is a world wide leader in animal Nutrition. Shur-Gain marketing approach is based on a unique research program, and is made through a team of experts dedicated to serve the farming industry. Shur-Gain owns the largest private research farm in Canada. Shur-Gain market feeds through a large number of very dynamic dealers located throughout Ontario and Quebec. Degree levels recruited: Undergraduate Majors recruited: Nutrition Sciences Positions Offered: Volunteer / Bénévole Website: http://www.opdq.org Synagri Synagri manufactures, distributes, and markets crop inputs for the crop-production industry. The company is a leader in the areas of fertilization, seeding, and crop protection and provides a broad range of products that are renowned industrywide for their superior quality. Synagri also offers advanced technical analysis services to determine the chemical properties of soils to establish the exact composition of required inputs and required quantities. Degree levels recruited: Collegial (Farm Management Technology), Undergraduate Majors recruited: Farm Management & Technology (College Diploma), Plant Biology/Sciences,Agricultural Sciences Positions Offered: Internship / Stage,Summer / Été Website: http://www.synagri.ca The Quebec-Labrador Foundation/Atlantic Center for the Environment (QLF) The Quebec-Labrador Foundation/Atlantic Center for the Environment (QLF) is a private, nonprofit conservation and education organization. For over 50 years, QLF’s mission has been to support the rural communities and environment of eastern Canada and New England, and to create models for stewardship of natural resources and cultural heritage, which can be applied world-wide. The goals of QLF are to • • • build local support for environmental conservation conserve the unique qualities of individual communities to promote sustainable economies and create models of stewardship of natural and cultural heritage, which can be applied elsewhere regionally and internationally. QLF takes a bioregional approach building on ecological, economic, and cultural linkages both within each community and among the communities of the region. QLF works at the community level, for local participation ensures enduring solutions that will respect natural and cultural heritage. Degree levels recruited: Undergraduate Majors recruited: Farm Management & Technology (College Diploma), Plant Biology/Sciences, Agricultural Sciences Positions Offered: Internship / Stage,Summer / Été Website: http://www.qlf.org Valacta Valacta est un centre d’expertise où près de 300 employés ont pour mission de réunir les forces du milieu pour améliorer l’efficacité technique et économique des entreprises laitières en stimulant le développement du savoir, sa diffusion et son adoption par les producteurs laitiers. Valacta a un laboratoire de classe internationale et un centre informatique qui traite les données de tous les troupeaux canadiens. Degree levels recruited: Collegial (Farm Management Technology), Undergraduate Majors recruited: Farm Management & Technology (College Diploma), Food Science, Life Sciences, Microbiology, and Biotechnology, Agricultural Sciences Positions Offered: Full-time / Temps Plein, Part-Time / Temps Partiel, Summer / Été Website: http://www.valacta.com About McGill Career Planning Service (CaPS) Some of the services we offer to students are: myFuture myFuture is our job search and career tool suite - an efficient way to search for fulltime, part-time and internship positions. Individual Appointments & Mock Interviews Our qualified and experienced Career Advisors are available to assist you in your career choices, help you prepare for an interview, and look over your C.V. CaPS is here to make your job search and career planning less stressful. Career Development Workshops These workshops are offered throughout the academic year on many topics, including interviewing, C.V. writing and networking. They are designed to increase your employability and job search savviness. Career Fairs Career fairs are organized throughout the year with student associations and provide excellent opportunities for you to meet company representatives from a variety of industries. Professionals on Campus Professionals from all over come to campus to participate in panel discussions and deliver company info sessions. These networking events are a great resource for exploring your career options and increasing your knowledge and contacts in your field. C.V./Advising Drop-In You can drop by the CaPS office to have your C.V. reviewed or to speak with a Career Advisor for a quick question during a daily designated time. Career Resource Centre The Resource Centre offers a wide array of print and electronic resources on career planning, industry reports, scholarships, graduate programs and more. Job Finding Club This two-week program for newly-graduated students is designed to teach job seekers the most effective means of finding work in the field in which they want to be employed. The program is offered in May and August every year. McGill Mentor Program The McGill Mentor Program connects students with working McGill alumni who can offer valuable advice about career alternatives, job requirements and career-life balance. Downtown Campus 3600 McTavish Street, Suite 2200 514-398-3304; careers.caps@mcgill.ca www.mcgill.ca/caps Macdonald Campus 21111 Lakeshore Road, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue 514-398-7582; caps.macdonald@mcgill.ca www.mcgill.ca/caps Career Planning Service Service de planification de carrière Macdonald Campus Centennial Centre 21111 Lakeshore Road, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue 514-398-7582; caps.macdonald@mcgill.ca www.mcgill.ca/caps Downtown Campus 3600 McTavish Street, Suite 2200 514-398-3304; careers.caps@mcgill.ca www.mcgill.ca/caps