Videotron Will Create 500 Jobs in Quebec by End of 2009
12 2월 2009 - 5:03AM
Marketwired
Videotron is pursuing its program to create more than 500 full-time
positions in 2009. More than 330 full-time jobs are currently
available on the Videotron website (i) in every area from
engineering and information technology through to customer service,
technical support, finance, marketing, construction, network
maintenance and human resources.
Hundreds of new jobs from now to end of 2010
The construction of the company's new wireless network - an
investment of $800 million to $1 billion - will create several
hundred new jobs at Videotron over the next two years. Mainly in
the engineering and IT areas, these positions will be in addition
to hundreds of openings for other corporate projects and the jobs
created by companies that will work on construction of the
network.
"In this period of economic uncertainty, Videotron is glad it
can make positive contributions to the Quebec economy by creating a
significant number of jobs and solid career opportunities," said
Robert Depatie, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Since
Videotron enhanced its focus on customers in 2003, we have
virtually doubled our team to more than 4,200 individuals
today."
Quality positions
Videotron has invested more than half a million dollars in the
past year for training and development in a wide range of areas
including customer service, technical support and management
skills. The company also offers many opportunities for promotion
and encourages employees who want to advance their careers at
Videotron. Compensation includes attractive salaries as well as
bonuses, a retirement plan and insurance benefits.
Desired profiles
The company is seeking candidates with specialized training such
as telecommunications engineers and IP network and programming
analysts, as well as candidates with more generalized backgrounds
for positions including customer service representative, technician
or kiosk sales agent. As part of its recruiting program Videotron
has also developed partnerships with specialized schools and
universities to offer internships and bursaries to interest
students in the many telecommunications industry opportunities.
"Videotron adapts to the needs of employees and sets up programs
based on today's realities and needs for greater flexibility such
as compressed work weeks and telework," said Mr. Depatie.
(i) Submitting applications
All positions are listed on the Videotron.com and Jobboom
websites. Candidates can apply on line at
videotron.com/site/carrieres where they will complete a
questionnaire and submit resumes.
Videotron Ltd. (www.videotron.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of
Quebecor Media Inc., is an integrated communications company
engaged in cable television, interactive multimedia development,
Internet access services, cable telephony and wireless telephone
service. Videotron is a leader in new technologies with its illico
interactive television system and its broadband network, which
supports high-speed cable Internet access, analog and digital cable
television, and other services. As of September 30, 2008, Videotron
was serving 1,691,500 cable television customers in Quebec,
including 876,700 illico Digital TV subscribers. Videotron is the
Quebec leader in high-speed Internet access, with 1,031,400
subscribers to its cable modem service as of September 30, 2008. As
of the same date, Videotron had activated 58,600 lines on its
wireless telephone service and was providing cable telephone
service to approximately 797,900 Quebec households and
organizations.
Contacts: Media contact only: Videotron Ltd. Eve Lacasse
Specialist, Media and Analysts 514-380-7772 Mobile:
514-516-7772
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