Careers

Welcome to Gennum Corporation Employment

Gennum Corporation designs innovative semiconductor solutions and intellectual property (IP) cores for the world's most advanced consumer connectivity, video broadcast and data communications products. Leveraging the company's proven optical, analog and mixed-signal products and IP, Gennum enables multimedia and data communications products to send and receive information without compromising the signal integrity. World-class companies depend on us to do things that have not been done before, and to deliver high-quality products. Talented people are what make Gennum a market leader.

Innovation. Teamwork. Challenge. Growth. As a team, we strive for excellence and are committed to maintaining our market leadership. We hire employees who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are up to the challenge and ready to take advantage of our numerous opportunities to constantly enhance their career development.

We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work with the most talented people in the industry. Some assignments provide opportunities for international travel.

Whether you're ready to graduate and begin your career, or you're an experienced professional looking for a new opportunity, the way is open for making an impact on our products and success.

How to Apply

After reviewing our current employment opportunities, you may:

• Apply directly to the specific position that interests you
• Submit a general application

To apply for a position

• You must provide an email address and create your own password
• If you do not have a current email address you may create a Hotmail account directly online
• A password is required should you wish to update your profile or are a returning visitor to our site
• Upload / paste your current resume
• Complete the Resume Form and confirm your email and password

If you are a referral from a current Gennum employee, please ensure you complete the referral information outlining the name and email address of the referring employee.

If you are interested in receiving notification of future opportunities, please select the notification frequency, areas of interest, and geographic preference.

You will receive acknowledgement of your online application via email.

Only candidates under consideration will be contacted for interviews.

Gennum's Selection Process

The objective of our selection process is to ensure we have a clear understanding of your competencies, skills, experience, knowledge and academic credentials to assist us in forming a clear decision regarding your candidacy for a specific position.

Interviews

Initial interviews may be conducted by telephone, video conference or in person.

Interviews are conducted in such a way as to provide for two-way dialogue and feedback. The interview will provide you with the opportunity to describe your competencies, skills, experience, knowledge and academic credentials in further detail. Likewise, you will have an opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification about the position, expectations of the role and the culture at Gennum.

All interviews will be coordinated by Gennum. Should travel or accommodations be required, Gennum will make the necessary arrangements. Should you incur any incidental expenses during your visit you will be provided with the appropriate information to submit those receipts for reimbursement.

After initial screening, if we determine that we will move forward, a series of interviews will be scheduled with key people, including the hiring manager. If for some reason you are not able to attend your scheduled interviews, please contact the interview coordinator as early as possible to allow us to reschedule.

After the Interview

Upon completion of in-person interviews a debrief session with all Gennum interviewers will be convened to determine next steps in the selection process.

You can expect to receive feedback within seven business days of your interview.

If we move forward with your candidacy, you will be asked to provide a list of references and, as appropriate, complete an authorization to permit us to conduct background checks.

Please be prepared to provide the following with respect to your references:

• A list of 3 to 5 references who can comment on your skills, knowledge, experience and accomplishments.

For each reference please provide the name, address, phone number (day and evening), email address (if applicable) and their relationship to you. References may include but are not limited to:

• Previous managers or supervisors
• Peers / colleagues
• Subordinates
• Customers / clients
• Academic professionals

Please note: Reference checks may be conducted by Gennum or its agent, Britton Management Systems.

Gennum's richest resource is its diverse and talented work force. Together we're building a great company that exceeds the expectations of our customers and shareholders.

We're deadline driven and the pace is fast, and we're constantly challenged to find creative solutions and meet deadlines, however in the quest for balance between work and life, Gennum employees enjoy lifestyle benefits such as casual dress environment, flexible work schedules, and social and recreational events.

Our head office is located in Burlington, Ontario.  While we employ over 320 in Canada, we also have 100 emplolyees internationally in the USA, Mexico, India, Japan, Germany, Taiwan and Korea.

Innovation

At Gennum, diversity of knowledge and experience is valued. We respect and encourage diverse views and ideas. This does more than create a supportive and rewarding workplace – it adds up to our company's success. Sharing ideas is essential to Gennum's success and teamwork is a way of life.

Teamwork

We've been fortunate to attract great people. Our team leaders, with many years of experience, work together with handpicked teams from all over the world. Our development teams use state-of-the-art tools and proven practices to make it all happen.

Challenge

Only the best are invited to join our team, since life at Gennum consists of a series of demanding challenges. Our culture is one where people feel valued and respected. Success in meeting the challenges leads to exceptional personal growth and job satisfaction.

Growth

We've been around for over three decades and during that time we have learned, changed and grown. We expect to continue to learn, change and grow. We believe in the value of continuing education and providing our employees with developmental experiences and assignments. In this rapidly changing world the key to continued success is building a team of people who are adaptable, innovative and flexible.

Our culture is supported by a comprehensive reward package with a proactive performance management process which:

• Supports and reinforces positive behaviours
• Rewards performance results

Gennum provides a combination of competitive salary and benefits, recognition programs, bonuses, and an environment of continuous learning through extensive training and professional development opportunities in all of our locations.

Total Rewards Plan for Canadian Employees Includes

• Short Term Incentive Plan
• Long Term Incentive Plan
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan (Employer Contribution 5%)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – Registered and Non-Registered
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan - Voluntary

Group Health Care & Insurance Benefits

Gennum provides the following plans to employees and their family members:

• Extended Health, Vision and Prescription Coverage
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

Vacations & Holidays

Gennum provides paid vacation, statutory holidays and shuts down during the Christmas holiday season, on the following basis:

• 3 Weeks vacation to start
• Vacation entitlement increases according to years of service,
• 12 statutory holidays / shutdown days are paid per calendar year (in Canada)

Other Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Social Events and Recreational Activities
• Children's Christmas Party
• Flexible Work Environment