The Career Directory
Carewest has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
Highlights for New Grads
| Full-time employees in Canada | 1,001 to 2,500 |
| Parent company | Alberta Health Services |
| Parent company head office | Calgary AB |
| Major Canadian locations | Calgary AB |
| Student opportunities | paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities |
| Training | subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, in-house career planning services, leadership training |
| Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
| Typical new grad positions | Nursing, Food Services, Maintenance, Administration, Social Work, Health Care Aide, Unit Clerk, Reception, Therapy and Management |
| Starting salary | $55K to $60K |
| Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours |
| 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
- Human Resources
- Psychology
- Social Work
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Public Administration
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Bachelor of Science
- Gerontology
- Health Sciences
- Kinesiology
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
- Speech Pathology
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Community College Diploma
- Cooking / Chef Training
- Dietitian / Nutrition
- Health Care Aide (HCA)
- Health Sciences (Other)
- Nursing (RN)
- Nursing (RNA / RPN)
- Office Administration
- Pharmacy Technician
- Recreation Studies
- Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy
- Secretarial
- Social Worker / DSW
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Doctorate (Arts)
- Psychology
- Social Work
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Doctorate (Science)
- Gerontology
- Health Sciences
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy / Kinesiology
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
- Speech Pathology
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Master of Arts
- Human Resources
- Psychology
- Recreation Studies
- Social Work
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Master of Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources
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Master of Science
- Gerontology
- Health Sciences
- Kinesiology
- Nursing / Health Administration
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
- Speech Pathology
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Professional Accreditation
- Accounting (CA)
- Accounting (CGA)
- Accounting (CMA)
- Certified Nutrition Manager (CSNM)
- Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS)
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Secondary Education
- High School Diploma
Recruits at these schools
- Athabasca University
- Bow Valley College
- Mount Royal University
- NorQuest College
- University of Calgary