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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
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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
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Finance
Skills gained from this Degree Source: (Concordia University - John Molson School of Business, 2011)
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
Salary Range for Typical Jobs in this Field (Workopolis, 2013)
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
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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
Salary Range for Typical Jobs in this Field (Workopolis, 2013)
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
Career Opportunities in
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
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Roberta Fidalgo, BBA (2007), CHRP
Assistance Vice President, Human
Resources, Valley First Credit Union
Human Resources Management (HRM)
Skills gained from this Degree Source: (Concordia University - John Molson School of Business, 2011)
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
Salary Range for Typical Jobs in this Field (Workopolis, 2013)
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
Career Opportunities in
Human Resources Management
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Lucas Griffin, BBA (2000)
President, Secure-Rite Mobile Storage
Management
Skills gained from this Degree Source: (Concordia University - John Molson School of Business, 2011)
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
Salary Range for Typical Jobs in this Field (Workopolis, 2013)
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
Career Opportunities in
Management
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Marketing
Skills gained from this Degree Source: (Concordia University - John Molson School of Business, 2011)
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
Salary Range for Typical Jobs in this Field (Workopolis, 2013)
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
Career Opportunities in
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:
http://johnmolson.concordia.ca/en/career-services/students/what-can-i-do-with-my-
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:
http://johnmolson.concordia.ca/en/career-services/students/what-can-i-do-with-my-
degree/1415-what-can-i-do-with-a-degree-in-human-resources-management
Concordia University - John Molson School of Business. (2011). What Can I Do With a Degree in
Management? 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/1417-what-can-i-do-with-a-degree-in-management
Concordia University - John Molson School of Business. (2011). What Can I Do With a Degree in
Marketing? 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/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]