Recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2021):
By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Dec 3, 2020)
Here are some of the reasons why Slalom ULC was selected as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2021):
- Slalom employees can take advantage of flexible work hours and work from home options, and also receive four weeks of paid vacation allowance to start
- Slalom supports employees who are new mothers with maternity leave top-up payments, to 100 per cent of salary for up to 17 weeks -- and new dads also receive a 100 per cent top-up for three weeks
- Along with helping employees save for the future through matching RSP contributions, Slalom offers a share purchase plan for some employees, year-end bonuses for all and new employee referral bonuses of up to $1,000
A team of Slalom employees competed in the Rugged Maniac, an obstacle race that raises funds for charitable causes
(Photo credit:
Terry Wherry)
Highlights
| Industry | Consulting |
| Established in Canada | 2015 |
| Parent company | Slalom LLC |
| Parent company head office | Seattle, WA, United States |
| Major Canadian hiring locations | Montréal QC, Vancouver BC, Toronto ON |
| Full-time employees in Canada | 455 |
| Average age of employees in Canada | 33 years |
| Longest serving employee | 5 years |
| Long-term savings | matching RSP |
| Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums |
| Health spending account | up to $400 each year |
| Flexible work options | flexible work hours, telecommuting |
| Vacation allowance | new employees receive 4 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 6 months |
| In-house training initiatives | in-house training, online training, leadership training, mentoring, paid internships |
| Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
| Employee charitable involvement | employees are involved in selection of charities |
COVID-19
| Pandemic response | Canada-specific town halls as well as wellness-focused town halls |
The Career Directory
Slalom ULC has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
Slalom employee at an ugly sweater holiday party
Highlights for New Grads
| Industry | Consulting |
| Full-time employees in Canada | 251 to 500 |
| Parent company | Slalom LLC |
| Parent company head office | Seattle, WA, United States |
| Major Canadian hiring locations | Montréal QC, Vancouver BC, Toronto ON |
| Student opportunities | paid internships |
| Training | subsidies for professional accreditation, online training, in-house training, mentoring, leadership training |
| Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
| Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, transit subsidies |
| Vacation allowance | new employees receive 4 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Academic fields recruited
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Bachelor of Arts
- Archeology
- Architecture - Design/History
- Architecture - Landscape
- 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)
- Junior Primary (0-6)
- Physical & Health
- Special Needs
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Bachelor of Engineering
- Aerospace
- Agriculture
- Architectural / Building / Construction
- Automation / Robotics
- Biomedical Electronics
- Biotechnology
- Chemical
- Civil
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical
- Engineering Physics
- Environmental
- Food Processing
- Forestry
- Geological
- Industrial Chemistry
- Industrial Design
- Industrial Engineering
- Instrumentation
- Marine
- Materials Science
- Mechanical
- Metallurgy
- Microelectronics
- Mining
- Nuclear
- Petroleum / Fuels
- Pollution Treatment
- Power / Hydro
- Production / Manufacturing
- Pulp & Paper
- Surveying / Geomatics
- Telecommunications
- Transportation
- Water Resources
- Welding
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Bachelor of Laws
- Copyright / Patent
- Corporate
- Environmental
- Labour
- Real Estate
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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
-
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
- Animal Sciences / Veterinary Medicine
- Audiology
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Environmental
- Epidemiology
- Geology
- Gerontology
- Health Sciences
- Immunology
- Materials Science
- Mathematics
- Medical Doctor
- Metallurgy
- Meteorology / Climatology
- Microbiology
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy / Kinesiology
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Psychology
- Speech Pathology
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Master of Architecture
- Architecture
- Architecture - Landscape
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Master of Arts
- Archeology
- 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
- Aerospace
- Agriculture
- Architectural / Building / Construction
- Automation / Robotics
- Biomedical Electronics
- Biotechnology
- Chemical
- Civil
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical
- Engineering Physics
- Environmental
- Food Processing
- Forestry
- Geological
- Industrial Chemistry
- Industrial Design
- Industrial Engineering
- Instrumentation
- Marine
- Materials Science
- Mechanical
- Metallurgy
- Microelectronics
- Mining
- Nuclear
- Petroleum / Fuels
- Pollution Treatment
- Power / Hydro
- Production / Manufacturing
- Pulp & Paper
- Surveying / Geomatics
- Telecommunications
- Transportation
- Water Resources
- Welding
-
Master of Science
- Actuarial / Statistics
- Agriculture / Horticulture
- Animal Sciences / Medicine
- Anthropology
- Astronomy
- Audiology
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Dentistry
- Ecology
- Environmental
- Epidemiology
- Forestry
- Genetics
- Geography
- Geology
- Gerontology
- Health Sciences
- Immunology
- Information Studies / Library Science
- Kinesiology
- Materials Science
- Mathematics
- Metallurgy
- Meteorology / Climatology
- Microbiology
- Nursing / Health Administration
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy
- Oceanography
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Psychology
- Speech Pathology
- Zoology
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Professional Accreditation
- Accounting (CA)
- Accounting (CGA)
- Accounting (CMA)
- Certified Nutrition Manager (CSNM)
- 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
- Queen's University
- Ryerson University
- University of Toronto
- University of Waterloo
- Western University