2024 Dow Future Talent Event - Diamond Symposium Canada

Dow Chemical

  • Fort Saskatchewan, AB
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.The Diamond Symposium is a thoughtfully organized Future Talent Event hosted by Dow primarily intended for Canadian undergraduate University and Technical College students from diverse backgrounds across Canada that are interested in careers within Manufacturing & Engineering (Operations).As Dow’s largest function, Operations is comprised of employees supporting our Canada Manufacturing facilities. As an Operations employee, you will fill a role that directly impacts plant performance on a day-to-day basis, supports the maintenance & reliability of a facility, maintains our high standard of environmental, health, and safety (EH&S), and develops business-centric emerging technology/process control strategies. Key areas of emphasis are EHS&S performance, product quality, maintaining and optimizing operating costs, and all aspects of plant technical performance such as yield, energy efficiency, production rates, and asset utilization. You will help produce materials that address challenges related to affordable and efficient supply of food, suitable housing, and high performing buildings, improved personal health and comfort, and advancements in emerging technologies such as electric vehicles and smart devices.The Diamond Symposium is more than an event; it's a chance to grow personally and professionally. The event will take place in the community of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada and is an invitation to share in Dow's story.Apply today to join us at The Diamond Symposium — where the focus is on shared learning, genuine connections, and the beginning of your journey.To be considered for the Diamond Symposium, submit a completed application online and attach the following documents:
  • Resume
  • Current unofficial transcript (if applicable)
  • Career statement that includes your career interests, short-term goals (1-2 years post-graduation/certificate completion), long-term goals (3-5 years post-graduation/certificate completion), and summary of work experience and learnings
Note that you will only see a prompt for the resume, but you will be able to attach all documents within the guidelines listed below:
  • Guidelines for Application and Attachments:
  • Maximum length allowed in the resume text field is 64,000 characters
  • File size limit of 100 kilobytes per document
  • Maximum of 5 documents can be attached
NOTE: If you cannot attach a file, please email the document(s) to DiamondSymposium@dow.comAdditional Notes:
  • Applicants must have completed their Operations Technician (Power Engineering, Chemical Engineering Technology), Journeyperson Trade, or Engineering education within the last year or expect to complete by June 1, 2026.
  • Participants in the conference may be considered for future employment at Dow. However, participation neither obligates you to apply for employment nor guarantees future consideration for employment by Dow.
  • For invited attendees, reasonable and customary travel costs associated with the event will be paid for by Dow.
The application deadline is Sunday, June 2, 2024.Benefits – What Dow offers youWe invest in you.Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:
  • Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
  • Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
  • Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
  • Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
  • Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
  • Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
  • Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
  • Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
  • ​Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
  • Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
Join our team, we can make a difference together.About DowDow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting .As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on .At Dow, diversity and inclusion are inherent in our work environment. We are committed to building a vibrant, diverse and talented employee base – and helping each employee grow and develop as part of Dow's inclusive global community. Dow has an accommodation process in place to support employees with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.

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