Why you want to work here

Prysmian Group designs, manufactures and sells high-quality wire and cable products that connect the world. These products are needed to provide electricity, phone and data service to people worldwide, in addition to specialty items such as the cabling to support elevators and escalators.

Who we are

A global company that works in essential industries and uses state-of-the-art technology and consistent manufacturing excellence to develop superior products.

What we make

We make the widest range of wire and cable products like electric power lines, phone and data lines and fire-resistant emergency cables.

Our top customers 

Verizon, Telus, BC Hydro, Hydro-Québec, Hydro Ottawa, Manitoba Hydro, Hydro Toronto, OTIS and more.

Our workplace culture

With more than 29,000 people around the world, we are full of diversity: diverse people, cultures and ideas. These are supported in many ways, with innovation at the forefront. Ideas and creative thinking are highly valued and rewarded.

Career advancement 

For people just starting out, we have many multi-year programs: Make It (manufacturing), Sell It (sales), Sum It (controller) and Build the Future (graduate program with international placements). Employees also receive specialized training at the Prysmian Academy, as well as opportunities to participate in a mentorship program.

Fun stuff

We encourage all facilities to develop a fun and inclusive culture. At our Prescott facility, we created the corner market. Employees receive free market vouchers for good ideas, over and above initiative or setting new standards, and we do pizza Fridays when we hit our monthly plant targets.

Meet the team

Position: Maintenance Purchaser, Storekeeper and Small Package  Coordinator
Name:  Meredith Ostrander
Age: 41
Years at company: 4

What do you do on a day-to-day basis at your job?

 I maintain crucial stock levels in the parts department, interact with numerous parts suppliers daily and ship small packages worldwide.

How did you arrive at your current position? What was your professional or career path?

I grew up in the Ontario area. For nine years, I was in the National Women’s Hockey League based in Toronto. After retiring, a friend recommended Prysmian, and I landed a spot as a production operator. Then, I had the opportunity to cover a planning role in logistics, which helped me earn a promotion to my current role.

What is the best part about your job?

I’ve had some of the best people as managers. I don’t feel micromanaged and can work, learn and grow in each new role. Personally, I thrive in a team environment, given my background, and at Prysmian, I know I always have a team behind me.

Position:  Engineering Manager
Name:  Kirk Irvine
Age: 52
Years at company: 27

What do you do on a day-to-day basis at your job?

I manage a team of five in the engineering department who provide support to the whole manufacturing facility.

How did you arrive at your current position? What was your professional or career path?

In 1993, I joined Prysmian Group as a process engineer directly out of university. Over the last 27 years, I worked in various technical and managerial roles in both engineering and production.

What is the best part about your job?

I am grateful for the many learning opportunities throughout my career. Prysmian provided training in technical, logistic and interpersonal skills. I’ve also learned from visits to facilities in North America and four European countries. At Prysmian, we push hard to stay ahead in the manufacturing world, and if longevity of employment and achievement is the payment, it continues to be worth the effort.

Perks

• Dental benefits

• Drug benefits

• Financial bonuses

• Three or more weeks of vacation time

• Casual dress code

• Free parking

• Life insurance

• Stock options

• Retirement plan/ RRSP contributions

• Eye-care-benefits

• Gym