Amazon has announced it will be hiring for 600 seasonal positions across Ottawa\u2019s four locations starting in October.<\/p>\n
The move is part of a hiring blitz, with the company stating it plans to hire 7,000 seasonal employees across the country.<\/p>\n
Positions will be located at Amazon\u2019s fulfilment and sortation centres, as well as delivery stations.<\/p>\n
Hiring will occur in waves until December for roles such as stowing, packing, sorting, or shipping out orders to customers.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt Amazon, we\u2019re committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued and have opportunities to grow,\u201d Chuck Cummings, Director of Customer Fulfilment at Amazon Canada, said in a press release. \u201cBy creating thousands of new seasonal roles and investing in compensation and workplace benefits, we\u2019re providing meaningful employment opportunities that can lead to long-term careers at Amazon.\u201d<\/p>\n
The company says it expects roles to fill up fast so those interest should periodically check its hiring page<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n Employee perks<\/p>\n Amazon also announced its intention to better support its employees across Canada. It says it is investing $110 million toward pay increases for eligible employees. <\/p>\n This includes a pay increase of 4.3 per cent over last year, with jobs starting at $24.50 per hour. The company says new employees can also expect a pay increase every six months for the first 24 months.<\/p>\n The wage increase is set to go hand-in-hand with free Prime memberships for eligible employees and existing workplace benefits for full-time employees.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re proud to offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits from day one, and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive,\u201d Cummings said.<\/p>\n