career information package - okanagan college(education)/business/...human resources management ......

2013/2014

Okanagan School of Business

CAREER INFORMATION

PACKAGE This package outlines the numerous career opportunities, as well

as supplementary information, available in each of the six different specialty areas offered by the Okanagan School of

Business.

Contents

Accounting .................................................................................................................................................... 2

Finance .......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Hospitality & Tourism Management ............................................................................................................. 6

Human Resources Management (HRM) ....................................................................................................... 8

Management ............................................................................................................................................... 10

Marketing .................................................................................................................................................... 12

2013/2014 CAREER INFORMATION PACKAGE

2

Accounting

Skills gained from this Degree Source: (Concordia University - John Molson School of Business, 2011)

Calculation of product/ service cost Complex problem solving Strategic and critical thinking Bookkeeping and budgeting skills Quantitative skills Ability to prepare, read, and analyze financial

statements Understanding of tax system and tax planning Knowledge of auditing theory and practice Interpret facts and figures Numerical computation

Salary Range for Typical Jobs in this Field (Workopolis, 2013)

Banking Representative o Low – $24,835 ($11.94/hr.) o Typical – $29,016 ($13.95/hr.) o High – $33,821 ($16.26/hr.)

Bookkeeper o Low – $33,407 ($16.06/hr.) o Typical – $39,433 ($18.96/hr.) o High – $46,590 ($22.40/hr.)

Public Accountant o Low – $43,800 ($21.06/hr.) o Typical – $53,229 ($25.59/hr.) o High – $66,913 ($32.17/hr.)

Chartered Professional Accountant o Low – $54,797 ($26.34/hr.) o Typical – $68,551 ($32.96/hr.) o High – $86,088 ($41.39/hr.)

Companies Who Have Hired our Accounting Grads

Andrew Tse Inc. BC Assessment Authority BDO Dunwoody Big Foot Industries Big White Canada Revenue Agency City of Kelowna Grant Thornton Community Futures of the North

Okanagan Hotel Eldorado KPMG Mackay LLP

Meyers Norris Penny Ministry of Forests Oakridge Accounting Pacific Safety Products Inc. PMF Rogers Foods Summer Hill Wines SunRype Sysco Tolko Wahl and Associates White Kennedy

Valerie Dougans, Dip BuAd (1992), CA

Chief Financial Officer, Spider Agile Technology

International Accountant

Comptroller

Chief Financial

Officer (CFO)

Auditor

Financial Analyst

Government Accountant

Bookkeeper

Personal Financial Planner

Financial Manager

Tax Planner

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Public Accountant

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Investment Strategist

Corporate Banker

Business Strategist

Bank Research Analyst

Trader

Risk Manager

Loan Officer

Securities Analyst

Banking Representative

Portfolio Manager

Statistician

Purchasing Agent

Stockbroker

Tax Accountant

Certified Information

Systems Analyst

Cost Accountant

Forensic Accountant Career

Opportunities in Accounting


4

Finance


Ability to gather, analyze, synthesize and report financial information Superior attention to detail Knowledge of general economic/ financial interrelationships as they affect the financial markets

and business plans Use of computerized quantitative methods Background in quantitative analytical techniques Strong communication and creative abilities


Investment Advisor o Low – $39,976 ($19.22/hr.) o Typical – $47,497 ($22.84/hr.) o High – $57,392 ($27.59/hr.)

Financial Planner o Low – $41,785 ($20.09/hr.) o Typical – $50,169 ($24.12/hr.) o High – $60,063 ($28.88/hr.)

Financial Analyst o Low – $48,501 ($23.32/hr.) o Typical – $56,704 ($27.26/hr.) o High – $66,187 ($31.82/hr.)

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) o Low – $107,139 ($51.51/hr.) o Typical – $137,404 ($66.06/hr.) o High – $168,543 ($81.03/hr.)

Companies Who Have Hired our Financial Services Grads

Bank of Montreal BC Assessment Authority Business Development Bank of Canada CIBC Edward Jones Hong Kong Bank of Canada Interior Savings Prospera Credit Union

Raymond James Royal Bank Scotia Bank Sun Life Financial TD Bank Valley First Credit Union

David Knapp, BBA (2003)

Branch Manager, CIBC

Financial Advisor

Venture Capitalist

Financial Auditor

Mutual Fund Trader

Commercial Banker

Chief Financial

Officer (CFO)

Financial Analyst

Corporate Financial

Manager (CFM)

Financial Aid Officer

Consumer Credit/Loan

Officer

Securities Analyst

Personal Financial Planner

Foreign Exchange Trader

Payroll Administrator

Management Accountant

Treasury Management

Specialist

Bank Research Analyst

Benefits Coordinator

Bond Trader

Business Developer/Strategist

Institutional Equity Trader

Financial Researcher

Executive Assistant

Equity Analyst

Commodity Analyst Trader

Investment Advisor

Investment Portfolio Manager

Management Consultant

Loan/Mortgage Officer

Risk Manager

Mergers & Acquisitions

Analyst

Career Opportunities in

Finance


6

Hospitality & Tourism Management

Skills gained from this Degree Source: (Algonquin College, 2013)

Leadership and management skills Ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds Ability to use creative, strategic and critical thinking to solve problems Ability to examine sustainable and global hospitality and tourism issues Analytical and problem solving skills


Front Desk Agent o Low – $22,818 ($10.97/hr.) o Typical – $26,062 ($12.53/hr.) o High – $29,764 ($14.31/hr.)

Travel Agent o Low – $27,553 ($13.25/hr.) o Typical – $32,327 ($15.54/hr.) o High – $38,057 ($18.30/hr.)

Conference Coordinator o Low – $35,994 ($17.30/hr.) o Typical – $40,883 ($19.66/hr.) o High – $46,437 ($22.33/hr.)

Hotel Manager o Low – $51,746 ($24.88/hr.) o Typical – $65,739 ($31.61/hr.) o High – $82,629 ($39.73/hr.)

Companies Who Have Hired our Hospitality & Tourism Management Grads

Apex Banff Lodging Co Banff Park Lodge Best Western Big White Blue Mountain Lodge Calona Wines Cedar Creek Estates Delta Lodge Downtown Kelowna Association

Downtown Vernon Association Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Fairmont Hotel & Resorts Hotel Eldorado Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Manteo Ramada Inn Summer Hill Wines The Delta Grand Okanagan Resort

Jennifer Tocher, BBA (2009)

Manager, Cactus Club


Hospitality & Tourism

Management

Travel Agent

Restaurant Manager

Set & Exhibit Designer

Tour Guide

Museum Technician or Conservator

Lodging Manager

Public Relations Assistant

Front Desk Agent

Eco-Tourism Manager

Catering Director

Logistics Coordinator

Wine Shop Manager

Adventure Tourism Manager

Meeting & Event Planner

Industrial/Institutional Buyer

Sales Director

Airline Food Service

Manager

College Housing & Food Service Director

Conference Coordinator

Convention Service Director

Cruise Ship Purveyor

Dining Room

Manager

Facilities Manager

Food & Beverage Director/Manager

Food/Restaurant Critic

Golf/Country Club Manager

Hotel Manager

Nutrition Program Manager

Menu Design Consultant

Menu Planner

Property Manager

Reservation Manager

Resident Manager

Restaurant Owner

Security Director


8

Roberta Fidalgo, BBA (2007), CHRP

Assistance Vice President, Human

Resources, Valley First Credit Union

Human Resources Management (HRM)


Able to recognize, analyze, forecast and develop solutions for employee related issues

Highly effective communication and excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to balance corporate objectives with employee requirements

Strong sense of integrity and ability to maintain discretion under duress in sensitive situations

Demonstrate social responsibility and understand workplace related laws

Work well with individuals and groups at all levels of an organization

Understand the value diversity


Client Services Associate o Low – $37,458 ($18.01/hr.) o Typical – $43,782 ($21.05/hr.) o High – $50,998 ($24.52/hr.)

Corporate Trainer o Low – $47,094 ($22.64/hr.) o Typical – $55,255 ($26.56/hr.) o High – $64,618 ($31.07/hr.)

Compensation Analyst o Low – $49,305 ($23.70/hr.) o Typical – $57,170 ($27.49/hr.) o High – $66,243 ($31.85/hr.)

Employee Relations Manager o Low – $62,945 ($30.26/hr.) o Typical – $73,978 ($35.57/hr.) o High – $86,152 ($41.42/hr.)

Companies Who Have Hired our Human Resources Management Grads

City of Kelowna FortisBC Interior Health Kelowna and District Arts Council Kelowna Flightcraft Ltd. Lake City Casinos Mark Anthony Group

Ministry of Forests Okanagan College Open Door Group Summer Hill Wines SunRype Tolko Valley First Credit Union

Recruiter

Mediator or Arbitrator Union

Negotiator

Corporate/Staff Trainer

Director of Industrial Relations

Project Manager

Job Placement Specialist

Employment Interviewer

Human Resources Advisor

Employee Relations Manager

Compensation Analyst

Labour Relations Manager/Specialist

Senior Supervisor

Human Resources Manager/Specialist

Student Employment

Advisor

Benefits Manager

Business Analyst and Consultant

Business Development

Officer

Career Account Manager

Career Counselor

Client Services

Associate

Crew Leader

Human Resources Counselor

Personnel Consultant

Research Analyst

Safety Specialist

Salary Administrator

Strategic Planner


Human Resources Management


10

Lucas Griffin, BBA (2000)

President, Secure-Rite Mobile Storage

Management


Ability to work well with others and operate independently

Ability to work at ease with computer software and the Internet for the purpose of business correspondence, proposals, and presentations

Ability to conduct effective research Strong administrative, organizational and

business writing skills Business acumen Budgeting, disseminating information, and

delegating of tasks Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of management, suppliers, and

customers resourceful, takes initiative, tactful, and diplomatic


Executive Assistant o Low – $43,283 ($20.81/hr.) o Typical – $50,180 ($24.13/hr.) o High – $57,749 ($27.76/hr.)

Purchasing Manager o Low – $53,106 ($25.53/hr.) o Typical – $65,017 ($31.26/hr.) o High – $78,986 ($37.97/hr.)

General Manager o Low – $55,275 ($26.57/hr.) o Typical – $70,924 ($34.10/hr.) o High – $90,566 ($43.54/hr.)

Risk Manager o Low – $72,240 ($34.73/hr.) o Typical – $82,324 ($39.58/hr.) o High – $93,782 ($45.09/hr.)

Companies Who Have Hired our Management Grads

ACE Canada Bacardi Martini Canada BC Provincial Government Capri Insurance Cintas City of Kelowna Coca Cola Bottling Community Futures Development Ehmann Printworx Ltd. Enterprise Rent-A-Car Frito Lay Canada

Historic O'Keefe Ranch Hotel Eldorado Kal Tire Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Lenscrafters Living Positive Resource Centre Okanagan College Royal Bank Starbucks Sun Life The Okanagan Wine Festivals Society

Politician

Purchasing Manager

Training & Development

Manager

Loan Officer

Administrative Services Manager

Architectural & Engineering

Manager

Hotel & Lodging

Manager

Compensation & Benefits Manager

Commodities Agent

Industrial Production Manager

Property & Real Estate Manager

Funeral Director

Medical & Health Services

Manager

Benefits Coordinator

Business Development

Consultant

Corporate Trainer

Brand Manager

Consumer Advocate

Entrepreneur

Executive Assistant

General Manager

Labor Relations Mediator

Media Correspondent

Non-profit Administrator

Legal Secretary

Paralegal

Policy Advisor

Risk Manager

Public Relations

Consultant

Researcher


Management


12

Marketing


Analyze and Interpret Data Adaptability and flexibility Ability to Influence, Negotiate and Persuade Creative and Innovative; able to think outside the box Conduct and Apply Results of Consumer Research Research skills Knowledge of Effective and Innovative Marketing

Strategies Understanding of Consumer Needs Communication, Interpersonal and Presentation skills Aptitude for selling Entrepreneurial spirit Leadership and Team building skills


Event Planner & Coordinator o Low – $40,911 ($19.67/hr.) o Typical – $46,710 ($22.46/hr.) o High – $53,007 ($25.48/hr.)

Advertising Coordinator o Low – $40,218 ($19.34/hr.) o Typical – $46,801 ($22.50/hr.) o High – $54,402 ($26.15/hr.)

Sales Representative o Low – $40,645 ($19.54/hr.) o Typical – $49,903 ($23.99/hr.) o High – $61,707 ($29.67/hr.)

Brand Manager o Low – $53,877 ($25.90/hr.) o Typical – $64,974 ($31.24/hr.) o High – $77,701 ($37.36/hr.)

Companies Who Have Hired our Marketing Grads

Bacardi Martini Canada Big White Calona Wines Canadian Red Cross Central Economic Development

Commission City of Kelowna Downtown Kelowna Association Downtown Vernon Association Ehmann Printworx Ltd. Fat Cats Festival

Ipsos Research Labatt Brewing Company Inc. L'Oreal and Garnier Canada Lululemon Molson Coors Canada Okanagan College Pepsi Re/Max Red Bull Summer Hill Wines Tolko

Paige Schoenfeld, BBA (Hons) 2010

Research Manager, Ipsos ASI

Sports Agent

Commercial Director

Public Relations

Consultant

Event Planner & Coordinator

Marketing Manager

Purchasing Agent Buyer

Sales Representative

Market Researcher

Internet Marketer

Media Director

Corporate Communications

Manager

Marketing & Communications

Coordinator

Advertising Coordinator

Press Secretary

Art Director Brand

Manager

Business Consultant

Brand Strategist

Community Relations Manager

Broadcaster

Consumer Advocate

Copywriter

Corporate Trainer

Director of Corporate

Events

Executive Assistant

Journalist

Merchandising Manager

Non-profit Administrator

Fundraising Coordinator

Public Speaking

Coach

Sales Manager

Tourism Consultant

Trade Show Coordinator


Marketing


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Resources Algonquin College. (2013). Bachelor of Hospitality & Tourism Management . Retrieved June 19, 2013,

from Algonquin College:

http://www3.algonquincollege.com/hospitalityandtourism/program/bachelor-of-hospitality-

and-tourism-management/

Concordia University - John Molson School of Business. (2011). What Can I Do With a Degree in

Accounting? Retrieved June 19, 2013, from John Molson School of Business:

http://johnmolson.concordia.ca/en/career-services/students/what-can-i-do-with-my-

degree/1413-what-can-i-do-with-a-degree-in-accounting

Concordia University - John Molson School of Business. (2011). What Can I Do With a Degree in Finance?

Retrieved June 19, 2013, from John Molson School of Business:


degree/1414-what-can-i-do-with-a-degree-in-finance

Concordia University - John Molson School of Business. (2011). What Can I Do With a Degree in Human

Resources Management? Retrieved June 19, 2013, from John Molson School of Business:


degree/1415-what-can-i-do-with-a-degree-in-human-resources-management


Management? Retrieved June 19, 2013, from John Molson School of Business:


degree/1417-what-can-i-do-with-a-degree-in-management


Marketing? Retrieved June 19, 2013, from John Molson School of Business:


degree/1418-what-can-i-do-with-a-degree-in-marketing

Workopolis. (2013). Salary Calculator . Retrieved June 19, 2013, from Workopolis :

http://www.workopolis.com/work.aspx?action=Transfer&View=Content/Common/ResourceCen

tre/RCSalaryGuideView&lang=EN&theme=work

BUSINESS ADVISORS Jamie Morrow

Program and Event Coordinator

250-762-5445 local 4726 [email protected]

Alisa McAuliffe Program and Event Coordinator

250-762-5445 local 4691 [email protected]

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