Recognized as one of Waterloo Area's Top Employers (2021):
By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Dec 2, 2020)
Here are some of the reasons why Allianz Global Assistance Canada was selected as one of Waterloo Area's Top Employers (2021):
- Allianz Global Assistance starts its new employees with three weeks of paid vacation and offers three paid personal days off to help employees balance their work and personal lives -- and employees can apply for unpaid leaves of absence and one-week self-funded leaves
- Allianz Global Assistance helps employees save for the longer term through generous matching RSP contributions -- and employees may share in the successes of the company through a formal year-end bonus program
- Allianz Global Assistance helps employees balance their working and personal lives through a number of flexible work options, including flex hours, shortened and compressed work weeks as well as working from home as needed
Allianz Global Assistance employees donating to a local food bank
Highlights
| Industry | Travel and specialized insurance |
| Established in Canada | 1988 |
| Parent company | Allianz SE |
| Parent company head office | Munich, Germany |
| Major Canadian hiring locations | Waterloo ON, Kitchener ON, Toronto ON, Cambridge ON |
| Full-time employees in Canada | 848 |
| Part-time employees in Canada | 15 |
| Average age of employees in Canada | 38.83 years |
| Longest serving employee | 38.78 years |
| Long-term savings | matching RSP |
| Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums |
| Flexible work options | flexible work hours, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), compressed work week, telecommuting |
| Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
| Outside survey period | outside consultant surveys are held every 12 months |
| Employee performance reviews | employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months |
| In-house training initiatives | in-house training, online training, paid internships |
| Related tuition subsidies | employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year |
| Annual tuition maximum | employer pays up to $1,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year |
| Employee charitable involvement | employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 1 paid day) |
The Career Directory
Allianz Global Assistance Canada has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
Allianz Global Assistance Canada employees enjoying a food truck during the summer
Highlights for New Grads
| Industry | Travel and specialized insurance |
| Full-time employees in Canada | 501 to 750 |
| Parent company | Allianz SE |
| Parent company head office | Munich, Germany |
| Major Canadian hiring locations | Waterloo ON, Kitchener ON, Toronto ON, Cambridge ON |
| Student opportunities | summer jobs, finance, project analyst, reporting analyst, human resources, co-op opportunities |
| Training | subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training |
| Annual tuition maximum | employer pays up to $1,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year |
| Typical new grad positions | Customer Service Associate, Administrative Support Associate, Sales Associate, Claims Examiner, Emergency Assistance Associate, Document Management Associate, Verification of Coverage Associate |
| Starting salary | $30K to $35K |
| Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 1 paid day) |
| Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Academic fields recruited
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Bachelor of Arts
- Archeology
- Business
- Criminology
- Economics
- English
- French
- Geography
- Graphic / Fine Arts
- History
- Human Resources
- Industrial Relations
- Journalism
- Languages (Other)
- Museum Studies
- Music
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Relations / Communications
- Recreation Studies
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Urban Geography / Planning
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Hotel / Food Services
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- Marketing
- Public Administration
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Bachelor of Education
- Adult
- Counselling
- Early Childhood
- Intermediate Senior (7-12)
- Junior Intermediate (4-10)
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Bachelor of Engineering
- Aerospace
- Automation / Robotics
- Biomedical Electronics
- Biotechnology
- Civil
- Computer Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Industrial Engineering
- Telecommunications
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Bachelor of Laws
- Copyright / Patent
- Corporate
- Labour
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Bachelor of Science
- Actuarial / Statistics
- Agriculture / Horticulture
- Animal Sciences / Medicine
- Anthropology
- Astronomy
- Audiology
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Dentistry
- Ecology
- Environmental
- Epidemiology
- Forestry
- Geography
- Geology
- Gerontology
- Health Sciences
- Immunology
- Information Studies / Library Science
- Kinesiology
- Materials Science
- Mathematics
- Metallurgy
- Meteorology / Climatology
- Microbiology
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy
- Oceanography
- Optometry / Ophthalmology
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Psychology
- Speech Pathology
- Textiles
- Zoology
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Community College Diploma
- Accounting
- Advertising
- Agriculture / Horticulture
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Ambulance / Emergency Medical Care
- Animal Health
- Animation / Computer Animation
- Architecture Technician
- Audio/Video Technician
- Autocad
- Automotive Mechanic
- Business
- Carpentry
- Child Care / Education
- Chiropody / Podiatry
- Communications / Public Relations
- Computer Science
- Cooking / Chef Training
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Hygienist
- Dietitian / Nutrition
- Drama / Performing Arts
- Electronics Technician
- Engineering Technician
- Facility Management
- Fashion Arts / Design
- Financial Planning
- Forestry
- Funeral Services
- Graphic Arts / Design
- Health Care Aide (HCA)
- Health Sciences (Other)
- Heavy Equipment
- Hospitality
- Human Resources
- HVAC Systems
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Journalism
- Laboratory Technician
- Legal Assistant / Law Clerk
- Marine Engineering
- Marketing / Sales
- Massage Therapy
- Music
- Nuclear Medicine
- Nursing (RN)
- Nursing (RNA / RPN)
- Office Administration
- Orthotics / Prosthetics
- Other Trades
- Pharmacy Technician
- Photography
- Plumbing
- Pulp & Paper
- Purchasing / Logistics
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiology
- Real Estate Sales
- Recreation Studies
- Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy
- Respiratory Therapy
- Secretarial
- Security / Enforcement
- Social Worker / DSW
- Surveying / Geomatics
- Tool & Die / Machinist / Millwright
- Travel and Tourism
- TV/Radio Arts / Broadcast
- Ultrasound Technician
- Upholstery
- Urban Planning
- Welding
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Doctorate (Arts)
- Economics
- English
- French
- Geography
- History
- Languages (Other)
- Music
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Urban Geography / Planning
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Doctorate (Education)
- Administration
- Teaching
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Doctorate (Eng.)
- Aerospace
- Biotechnology
- Chemical
- Civil
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical
- Engineering Physics
- Environmental
- Geological
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Science
- Mechanical
- Production / Manufacturing
- Telecommunications
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Doctorate (Science)
- Actuarial / Statistics
- Computer Science
- Environmental
- Metallurgy
- Microbiology
- Nutrition
- Physics
- Psychology
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Master of Arts
- Criminology
- Economics
- English
- French
- Geography
- Graphic / Fine Arts
- History
- Human Resources
- Industrial Relations
- Journalism
- Languages (Other)
- Museum Studies
- Music
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Relations
- Recreation Studies
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Urban Geography / Planning
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Master of Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- Marketing
- Public Administration
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Master of Education
- Administration
- Counselling
- Teaching
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Master of Engineering
- Automation / Robotics
- Biomedical Electronics
- Biotechnology
- Civil
- Computer Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Environmental
- Geological
- Industrial Chemistry
- Industrial Design
- Industrial Engineering
- Instrumentation
- Materials Science
- Mechanical
- Microelectronics
- Production / Manufacturing
- Telecommunications
- Transportation
- Welding
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Master of Science
- Actuarial / Statistics
- Audiology
- Biochemistry
- Computer Science
- Ecology
- Environmental
- Epidemiology
- Geography
- Geology
- Gerontology
- Health Sciences
- Immunology
- Information Studies / Library Science
- Kinesiology
- Materials Science
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Nursing / Health Administration
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
- Speech Pathology
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Professional Accreditation
- Accounting (CA)
- Accounting (CGA)
- Accounting (CMA)
- Cisco Certifications
- Financial Planning (CFP, FMA)
- Financial Securities (CSC)
- Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS)
- Insurance (RIBO, OTL, CIP)
- Interior Design (NCIDQ)
- Investment Planning (CFA, CIM)
- Land Surveyor
- Logistics (CITT, CIFFA)
- Microsoft Certifications
- Novell Certifications
- Other Business / Technical/ Industry Certifications
- Professional Engineer
- Purchasing Management (PMAC, CPP)
- Quality Assurance (TQM)
- Real Estate (RPA, CPM)
- Travel Counsellor (CTC)
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Secondary Education
- High School Diploma
Recruits at these schools
- Conestoga College
- University of Waterloo
- Wilfrid Laurier University