Recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2024):
Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Dec 4, 2023)
Here are some of the reasons why Aviva Canada Inc. was selected as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2024):
- Aviva Canada encourages employees to adopt an ownership mentality through a share purchase plan, available to all employees -- and offers generous referral bonuses of up to $2,000 for employees who successfully refer a friend
- Aviva Canada is committed to developing its employees, providing tuition subsidies with no maximum, financial bonuses for designation completions, dedicated development programs for women in leadership, top talent and emerging leaders, as well as a variety of student programs to invest in a talented pipeline
- Aviva Canada helps employees prepare for the future with contributions to a defined contribution pension plan, assistance with retirement planning and supports employees exploring retirement through the formal Encore program, which allows eligible employees to work a reduced 15-hour workweek schedule for up to two years as they gradually transition into retirement
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Employees volunteer to plant trees for Aviva Canada's first annual climate day initiative
Highlights
Industry | Insurance services |
Established in Canada | 1835 |
Publicly traded | yes |
Parent company | Aviva PLC |
Parent company head office | London, United Kingdom |
Major Canadian locations | René QC, Vancouver BC, St. John's NL, Dartmouth NS, Saint John NB, Edmonton AB, Calgary AB, Ottawa ON, London ON, Toronto ON, Oakville ON, Markham ON |
Full-time employees in Canada | 4,521 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 68 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 43 years |
Longest serving employee | 48 years |
Flexible work options | hybrid work option, flexible work hours, compressed work week, telecommuting |
Long-term savings | defined-contribution (DC) pension |
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 80% of the premiums |
Health spending account | up to $2,676 each year |
Wellness spending account | up to $200 each year |
Mental health practitioner benefit | up to $400 each year |
Maternity top-up (mothers) | up to 100% of salary for 12 weeks |
Parental top-up (fathers) | up to 100% of salary for 12 weeks |
Adoption top-up | up to 100% of salary for 12 weeks |
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 6 months |
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 |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Employee charitable involvement | employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 3 paid days) |
The Career Directory
Aviva Canada Inc. has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
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Aviva Canada summer student, Akunna Nwaogu, at the company's 'Climate Day'
Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Insurance services |
Full-time employees in Canada | 2,501 to 5,000 |
Parent company | Aviva PLC |
Parent company head office | London, United Kingdom |
Major Canadian locations | René QC, Vancouver BC, St. John's NL, Dartmouth NS, Saint John NB, Edmonton AB, Calgary AB, Ottawa ON, London ON, Toronto ON, Oakville ON, Markham 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 |
Other info for new grads | Aviva Canada offers a number of recruitment programs including a graduate leadership program, the Women in Insurance STEM program, and summer student programs for Black and Indigenous students. |
Typical new grad positions | Graduate Leadership Program, Actuarial Analyst, Junior Underwriter, Underwriting Assistant, Claims Advisor, Licensed Insurance Professional |
Starting salary | $60K to $70K |
Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, transit subsidies, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 3 paid days) |
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
- Sociology
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
- Accounting
- Human Resources
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Bachelor of Education
- Adult
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Bachelor of Engineering
- Automation / Robotics
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Bachelor of Science
- Actuarial / Statistics
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Community College Diploma
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Master of Business Administration
- Human Resources
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Master of Education
- Teaching
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Professional Accreditation
- Accounting (CA)
- Accounting (CGA)
- Accounting (CMA)
- Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS)
- Insurance (RIBO, OTL, CIP)
- Other Business / Technical/ Industry Certifications
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Secondary Education
- High School Diploma
Recruits at these schools
- Centennial College
- Conestoga College
- Fanshawe College
- Humber College
- Mohawk College
- Queen's University
- Seneca College
- Western University
- York University