Top Employer: Royal Canadian Mint, The

Recognized as one of National Capital Region's Top Employers (2024):

Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Feb 5, 2024)

Here are some of the reasons why Royal Canadian Mint, The was selected as one of National Capital Region's Top Employers (2024):

Royal Canadian Mint supports the ongoing education of current and future generations with tuition subsidies for employees who pursue courses externally (100 per cent of courses covered with no annual max) and up to nine academic scholarships for children of employees ($3,000 per year per child)
Along with retirement planning assistance services, Royal Canadian Mint helps employees plan for a secure financial future with contributions to a defined benefit pension plan -- and employees may be able to take advantage of phased-in work options when nearing retirement
Royal Canadian Mint takes a thoughtful approach when employees are called upon to care for loved ones, offering compassionate leave top-up to 93 per cent of salary for up to 28 weeks

An employee at Royal Canadian Mint

Highlights

Industry	Federal government, physical currency production and distribution
Established in Canada	1908
Publicly traded	yes
Major Canadian locations	Winnipeg MB, Ottawa ON
Full-time employees in Canada	1,119
Part-time employees in Canada	29
Average age of employees in Canada	45 years
Longest serving employee	39 years
Benefits note	Royal Canadian Mint, The has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position
Flexible work options	hybrid work option, flexible work hours, compressed work week, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), telecommuting
Long-term savings	defined-benefit (DB) pension
Health plan premium	as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums
Mental health practitioner benefit	up to $2,000 each year
Maternity top-up (mothers)	up to 93% of salary for 15 weeks
Parental top-up (mothers)	up to 93% of salary for 37 weeks
Parental top-up (fathers)	up to 93% of salary for 37 weeks
Adoption top-up	up to 93% of salary for 37 weeks
Vacation allowance	new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
Employee performance reviews	employees receive individual performance reviews every 6 months
In-house training initiatives	apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, in-house training, online training, mentoring, leadership development programs, paid internships
Related tuition subsidies	employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year
Employee charitable involvement	employees are involved in selection of charities

The Career Directory

Royal Canadian Mint, The has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.

Manufacturing employees at the Royal Canadian Mint

Highlights for New Grads

Industry	Federal government, physical currency production and distribution
Full-time employees in Canada	1,001 to 2,500
Major Canadian locations	Winnipeg MB, Ottawa ON
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	Junior Engineer, Procurement Specialist, Junior Cost Accountant, Human Resources Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Junior Analyst, Sales Coordinator
Starting salary	$60K to $65K
Work benefits	health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting
Vacation allowance	new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
Additional vacation information	employees receive 2 to 3 weeks of starting vacation allowance, depending on their position

Academic fields recruited

Bachelor of Arts
- Business
- Criminology
- Economics
- Human Resources
- Industrial Relations
- Journalism
- Public Relations / Communications
Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- Marketing
Bachelor of Engineering
- Chemical
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical
- Environmental
- Industrial Chemistry
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Science
- Mechanical
- Metallurgy
- Production / Manufacturing
Bachelor of Laws
- Corporate
- Labour
Bachelor of Science
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Environmental
- Materials Science
- Metallurgy
- Occupational Therapy
Community College Diploma
- Accounting
- Architecture Technician
- Autocad
- Communications / Public Relations
- Computer Science
- Engineering Technician
- Graphic Arts / Design
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Marketing / Sales
- Office Administration
- Purchasing / Logistics
- Tool & Die / Machinist / Millwright
Doctorate (Eng.)
- Chemical
- Computer Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Science
- Mechanical
- Production / Manufacturing
Doctorate (Science)
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Environmental
- Materials Science
- Metallurgy
Master of Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- Marketing
Master of Engineering
- Chemical
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical
- Industrial Chemistry
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical
- Metallurgy
- Production / Manufacturing
Master of Science
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Materials Science
- Metallurgy
Professional Accreditation
- Accounting (CA)
- Accounting (CGA)
- Accounting (CMA)
- Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS)
- Investment Planning (CFA, CIM)
- Professional Engineer
- Purchasing Management (PMAC, CPP)
Secondary Education
- High School Diploma

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