Are you ready to be a part of a dynamic, respected, and diverse team? If so, the Phoenix Contact Graduate Development Program (GDP) is waiting for you! Phoenix Contact Canada has designed its GDP to help you Discover Your Talent!
We believe that a major part of team success lies in the diversity of experience. Our GDP is designed to prepare early career professionals for future leadership roles within our organization, guiding you in your career and increasing your business awareness and talents. The program will provide opportunities for you to explore a broad range of disciplines across all our functional areas and locations to work on various projects and expand your knowledge and network.
Welcoming YOU is essential to the success of our business. Our goal is to support the next generation of professionals because we believe that together, we can go further. You are the future!
Join us and Discover Your Talent!
Graduate Development Program (GDP)
Phoenix Contact Canada’s GDP is designed to help you. You will have the unique opportunity to learn the business and experience full-cycle activities and projects as you rotate through each company area. We have developed two streams: Technical and Commercial.
Program Streams
During your time in our Technical or Commercial program, you will experience the following core experiences. Your experience will be unique, with a program tailored to your strengths.
Technical
For those from electrical engineering disciplines.
Manufacturing
Technical Support
Product Marketing
Technical Sales
Field Applications
Commercial
For those from business administration/finance/marketing/ other related disciplines.
Supply Chain
Customer Care
Marketing & Communications
Human Resources
Finance
What’s in it for me?
We understand that deciding on a career is challenging when you have had limited work experience, and you’re also trying to concentrate on your studies. Our Graduate Development Program gives you the unique opportunity to truly Discover Your Talent! You will gain insight and experience in areas of our business that you otherwise might not have the chance to.
It’s not all work, though. As a company, we invest in our people and come together to celebrate wins and successes. We offer a variety of activities to fully integrate you into the team and make you feel at home. Some of these include:
Employee Appreciation Events
Volunteer Paid Time Off
Skiing/Mountain Bike Groups
Employee Wellness Activities
I joined Phoenix Contact shortly after graduating from the Electromechanical Engineering Technology program at Humber College. I joined the Technical Support team as a Product Specialist with very minimal experience but was surrounded with peers that did everything to share their knowledge, assist me and help me grow during the past few years. After about four years in the Technical department, I was ready for the next challenge and was given the opportunity to join our Marketing team as one of the Product Marketing Managers to further enhance my skills and contribute further to my growth as well as the organization’s. If you are willing to continuously grow, enhance your skills and have a passion for technology, Phoenix Contact is the organization to join!
Admission criteria
When considering applications for this program, the admissions committee seeks a balance of academic and extra-circular representation. The application process is a multi-week recruitment process. Each application is carefully reviewed by a recruiter and all successful candidates will be contacted to learn more about their background and interests.
We look forward to meeting you and to assist you as you Discover Your Talent!
I started as a COOP student in the company I previously worked for. A month later, I moved to supply chain department to help with planning. After a few months of being Assistant Planner and gaining enough experience, I got promoted to “Demand Planner.” I joined Phoenix Contact in June 2022. As a new member of Phoenix Contact, I have gained a lot of experience, which helped me learn more and grow more! Phoenix Contact is a great organization with great culture. Our team is always here to help you!
What’s next?
Your interview process:
We believe in transparency throughout the entire recruiting process.
Follow-up call: Following the submission of your application, a recruiter may contact you within one to two weeks if you are selected as a candidate.
Interview: A full interview will be scheduled for you at our Milton headquarters one to two weeks after your call.
Selection process: This takes place within two weeks of your full interview.
Offer is extended.
During your visit to our Milton headquarters, you will...
