Montreal-based Genetec has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for the third consecutive year, according to an announcement from the physical security software company.
The annual designation from MediaCorp Canada recognizes employers that offer workplace environments, learning opportunities and career development programs for students and young professionals.
Genetec employs approximately 300 paid interns annually across engineering, product, business and corporate functions. Interns work full time on projects alongside permanent employees and participate in team meetings and internal events.
Conversion rate reaches 30%
Interns accounted for more than 30% of new hires at Genetec last year. The company currently has more than 124 permanent positions available globally, including 75 in Canada, along with internship opportunities across North America and other regions.
New employees participate in onboarding and access technical and professional training through an internal learning management platform. The company offers departmental onboarding, inter-team workshops and cross-functional training programs.
Mentorship programs target specific groups
The company operates a Women in Engineering mentoring program in partnership with Concordia University that pairs eligible interns with experienced female employees. Sessions focus on career goals, workplace challenges and professional development.
Genetec also provides leadership development programs through a partnership with HEC Montreal that focus on management and leadership skills at different career stages.
“Young professionals bring a lot of energy and curiosity, and they often look at problems differently,” said Richard Pailliere, vice president of human resources at Genetec. “When those fresh perspectives are paired with experience, they lead to stronger ideas and better innovation across teams.”
About the company
Genetec provides video management, access control and automated license plate recognition software for enterprises, governments and communities. The Montreal-headquartered company serves more than 42,500 customers through channel partners and consultants in over 159 countries.
The company has operated for more than 25 years in the physical security industry.
