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Contents
About Us
Corporate Culture
How We Recruit
Our Program
Awards

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About Us
Welcome to FDM
At FDM we believe in employing
enthusiastic, talented people who are
driven to succeed. Our Consultants
thrive in challenging roles and are
trained to make a difference on client
sites from day one.

on the Academy location). After the

initial training, our trainees progress
to represent the company as FDM
Consultants on one or more client
assignments for a minimum of two
years.

FDM is an international professional

services provider with a focus on IT.
Using a tailored blend of specialist
training and skills development, we
transform talented university graduates
and military veterans into professional
IT and business Consultants through
the esteemed FDM Careers Program.

Take a look through our brochure to find

out about the fantastic opportunities
that FDM can offer you. If you like the
sound of our Careers Program and
want to kick-start your career with FDM,
apply online. This is your opportunity
to shine.

Globally, our training streams include:

Development, Application Support,
Murex, Infrastructure, PMO, Testing
and Data Analysis (they vary depending

Rod Flavell
FDM CEO
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FDMs
Award-Winning
Careers Program
The FDM Careers Program eradicates the catch-22 hurdle of qualifications
without experience, providing graduates and military veterans with quality IT
and business training, invaluable commercial experience and the opportunity
for lucrative career progression. FDM is also a great place to work where you
will meet enthusiastic, like-minded people who enjoy working in a dynamic and
diverse environment.

The FDM Careers Program Advantage

Full-time employment with FDM, a leading graduate employer
Industry-relevant IT and business training combined with a minimum of two
years of commercial experience
Fast-growing global company with prestigious clients around the world
National opportunities to work as an FDM Consultant
Applications for the FDM Careers Program are accepted all year round
Start dates are scheduled throughout the year

Former FDM Consultant Jason Ho

Now a Senior Manager with HSBC

Hear more from Jason on

the FDM YouTube channel
FDMGroupVideos

Our People
FDM employees are hardworking and
motivated individuals who also enjoy
socializing, creating a dynamic team
environment.
We believe rewarding our staff is
important, which is why we host a
variety of corporate events,
networking opportunities and regular
achievement awards for exemplary
work.
FDM staff are always prepared to
go the extra mile and take pride in
contributing towards the companys
success.

Saumil Parikh
FDM Consultant, placed at RBC

FDM not only gives

you skills to be an employee
fit for the IT sector; it gives
you the skills to succeed and
move forward within the
industry. They dont want
you to just get a job they
want to help you lay down a
foundation for your career.

Corporate
Culture

CREATING AND INSPIRING

EXCITING CAREERS THAT SHAPE
OUR DIGITAL FUTURE ...for people like you

SUCCESS STARTS HERE

AMBITION

We set ourselves challenging goals and are determined to achieve them.

COLLABORATION
We work best when we work together.

ENERGY

We thrive on activity and getting things done.

INCLUSIVITY

We embrace and bring together the best people with diverse backgrounds
and experiences.

PROFESSIONALISM
We work to high standards.

GROWTH

We like to be challenged and have a willingness to learn, innovate and improve.

Diversity and
Inclusion
With 60+ nationalities and cultures working together as a team, FDM is dedicated
to promoting a diverse workforce that reflects our wider society. As an equal
opportunity employer, our aim is to build an inclusive environment where
people from all backgrounds and ethnicities are able to thrive. We embrace the
differences of each and every one of our employees and use their characteristics
to make our workforce stronger.

Veterans Initiative
Former United States Army
Reserve Staff Sergeant, Civil Affairs
Team Sergeant, Project Manager

Christopher Kelley
FDM Consultant,
placed at UBS Wealth
Management

Diversity at FDM notably

takes form in our Veterans
Initiative (US) and ExForces Programme (UK).
We are committed to
offering former military a
smooth transition into the
corporate world, adding
a dimension to FDM that
reinforces our efforts
to enhance all forms of
diversity in the workplace.

Championing
Women in IT at FDM
Circa 50% of the senior management team at FDM is female
25% of all employees at FDM are female
The annual FDM everywoman in Technology Awards recognize, reward and
celebrate the achievements of extraordinary women
FDM has signed the United Nations Womens Empowerment Principles (UNWEP)
FDMs COO has been recognized in the 100 Women to Watch (Female FTSE
Report) in 2013 and 2014
FDM won Editors Choice at the Information Age Women in IT Awards 2015

How We
Recruit

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Our Recruitment
Process
1. Apply to FDM

APPLY
ONLINE

To apply to the FDM Careers Program, just fill in our

online application form at fdmgroup.com/ca/apply

2. Telephone Interview
Once you have submitted your application, we will
assess your suitability in line with our entry criteria.
If you are successful at the initial screening stage, we
will contact you to conduct a telephone interview. This
will involve talking about your rsum and a future
career at FDM.

3. Assessment Day
If you pass the telephone interview stage, you will
be invited to our Assessment Centre at FDM. The
assessment will focus on both your interpersonal and
technical skill sets. During the assessment you will
complete different tasks and exercises so that we can
assess your suitability for the FDM Careers Program.
We will also assess your business knowledge during
the day. You will gain an understanding of our working
environment and get the chance to visit our offices and
see the Training Centre for yourself.

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What We Look For

The FDM Careers Program provides fast-track entry into high-profile IT and
business careers.
We look for candidates who have strong
communication, team-working and
interpersonal skills, as well as a dedicated
work ethic. Most importantly, successful
candidates will be determined and able to
adapt to different working environments.

We only take on those who have a strong

aptitude in IT and business with the desire
and ambition to succeed.

To apply, please visit our website:

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fdmgroup.com/ca/apply

Application Criteria
Before applying to join FDM in Canada,please make sure you meet the following
criteria:
Eligible to work in Canada
Achieved a Bachelors degree in a STEM, business, or related field
Able to commit to a minimum of two years working as an FDM Consultant
following completion of the paid training period
Have some technical knowledge or an analytical mindset
Demonstrate a passion for IT and business
Have a good understanding of the IT industry
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Geographically flexible to work throughout Canada (most placements are in
Toronto and Montreal)
Fluency in French is a strong plus

Visas: You must be eligible to work in Canada. Please contact one of the FDM
Recruiters to discuss this further by emailing CA.Recruitment@fdmgroup.com
Please note: This is on average a 2.5 year commitment in total, based on
theduration of the initial paid training period followed by the minimum two
yearsworking as an FDM Consultant. Other terms and conditions apply.

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I have grown
tremendously
as a person
and a
professional
Mark Antoniadis
Java Developer placed at RBC
Graduated from the University of Ontario
Institute of Technology

Hear more from Mark on

the FDM YouTube channel
FDMGroupVideos
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FDM across Canada

Due to our growing client demand,
opportunities for FDM Consultants
are increasing across Canada. FDM
Consultants are working in a number
of exciting locations including Toronto,
Montreal, and Vancouver. We expect to
expand to additional new cities as more
opportunities continue to arise.

After two years

your options include:

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Jamil El Zahabi

FDM Alumnus
now permanent at Central1 in
Vancouver

Transitioning to a permanent
role with the client

Read more about Jamils relocation

experience on our blog!

Becoming a Senior Technical

Consultant or Trainer at FDM

fdmgroup.com/blog

Freelancing/Contracting

Success Stories

FDM Consultant placed at CIBC

Omar
Abduljalil

After graduating from university in Industrial

Engineering, I entered a heavily saturated job market.
With my high ambitions and dream to work in the
financial district, I needed to be given a chance. FDM
provided me with many opportunities: the chance to
learn valuable skills that employers are searching for,
the chance to improve my interviewing, presentation
and communication skills, and the chance to achieve
my ambitions and work for one of the largest banks
in Canada.

FDM Consultant placed at RBC

Chelsea
Du

FDM helped me make a perfect transition from

a Math student to a professional IT Consultant. Now I
work in Torontos Financial District and feel even more
confident about myself and my future!

FDM Consultant placed at NexJ

Alina
Sebu

Its tough to find a good job in the field fresh out of

university as all employers value experience, but FDM
has bridged that gap. They helped me find a great job
that I can still see myself doing in 5 years, providing a
gateway to a successful career in IT.

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Our
Program

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FDM Business Model

Recruitment assessment and selection
Foundation Training Modules
Professional skills
and commercial
awareness

SQL

UNIX or Excel VBA

Specialized Training Streams

Application
Support

Data Analysis

Testing

Project /
Business
Analysis

Development

Murex MX.3
Avaloq

Infrastructure

Years 1 & 2

Placement on Client Sites

Intact, Credit Suisse, MetLife, Citi, CIBC, HSBC, PSP,
Citigroup, Barclays, NexJ Systems, Murex, RBC,
Pure Insurance, TD Bank, TD Securities, Union Bank,
Sirius XM Radio, BMO, Credit Agricole, Fannie Mae,
Saks Fifth Avenue, UBS, JP Morgan, Scotiabank...
Year 3+ options
1

Continue career
with FDM

Transition to
client
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After two years

your options include:

Career Opportunities
And Progression

Transitioning to a permanent
role with the client
Becoming a Senior Technical
Consultant or Trainer at FDM
Freelancing/Contracting

After the two year program, the sky

is your limit. You will have invaluable
commercial experience, a first-class
rsum and impeccable references.

Kelvin Chau
FDM Consultant, placed at TD Securities

As a fresh graduate with little IT knowledge, FDM did

a great job by providing me the necessary platform to
launch my IT career. So far, its been challenging and fastpaced but Im enjoying every bit of it.
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Essential criteria:

Opportunities
in APAC

Eligible to work in mainland China,

Hong Kong, and/or Singapore
3.0 GPA or above in an IT, business,
numerical science, or related discipline

FDM has a number of

opportunities with our clients in
the Asia-Pacific region. Successful
candidates will receive full
training at FDMs Toronto centre
before progressing to work as
a professional FDM Consultant
onsite with our clients in APAC.

Fluent in English as well as Cantonese

or Mandarin
Flexible and adaptable must be
willing to relocate

For more information, visit

fdmgroup.com/Asia

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Joining
FDM was
the best
decision
I made
Leanne Lawrence
FDM Alumna
Now Business Operating Manager
at UBS

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Hear more from Leanne on

the FDM YouTube channel
FDMGroupVideos

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Our Clients
FDM works with over 130 prestigious clients worldwide and our Consultants are
highly regarded. The broad range of expertise our Consultants demonstrate,
combined with the quality and efficiency of our service, has enabled us to build a
reputation of excellence.
FDM plays an important role in servicing clients in various sectors, including: financial
services, transport and logistics, media, insurance, telecommunications, retail and
systems integration.

Some of our clients include:

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What Clients Say About Our Consultants:

TD Securities
Senior Management and Executives were very
impressed by how Andrew worked independently
to help our team reach our goals. He showed
strategic thinking, hard work and fierce tenacity to
overcome all obstacles and meet our objectives.
Manager

Sirius XM Radio
Travis has contributed positively to a wide range
of projects and is always at the cutting edge of
whatever new ideas are coming up throughout
the company. It just proves what a great model
FDM has and how it brings people with the right
potential to the forefront of their desired fields.
Assistant VP

RBC
Mark has been a key player over the past year
on many critical and high octane projects within
RBC Capital Markets Commodities group. He is
extremely reliable and willing to help at all times,
whether it be day, night or weekend. He has
contributed to our team in a great way and has
impacted our daily work tremendously.
Associate Director
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Awards
2015 - 2016
The Job Crowd - Top 100 Companies For Graduates To Work For 2015/16
The Job Crowd - Top IT Services and IT Consulting Companies To Work For 2015/16
Information Age Women in IT Awards Editors Choice 2015
CEO Insight Magazine - Best IT Services Employer 2015
Military Times Best for Vets Employer 2014 & 2015
CivilianJobs.com Most Valuable Employer (MVE) for Military 2014 & 2015
European CEO Awards 2015 - Rod Flavell, Best CEO in the IT Industry
Best Main Market Company Achievement - Shares Awards 2015

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Have more

questions?
If you still have further questions regarding the
program then check out our list of frequently
asked questions on our website:

fdmgroup.com/ca/careers/faqs

Contact our Recruitment Team

Email: CA.recruitment@fdmgroup.com
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SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY

& MAKE YOUR MARK

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FDM Group Canada Inc. 2016

FDM Group Inc. 2016