Amazon hiring more than 700 seasonal workers in Calgary

Signage at an Amazon fulfillment centre is pictured in Ottawa on Monday, July 11, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Shipping giant Amazon is ramping up its operations ahead of the holiday season and it’s looking to hire hundreds of people to work at its Calgary and area warehouses.

The company will be hiring more than 700 workers here, one part of an employment drive for more than 7,000 seasonal roles filled at seven sites across Canada.

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Officials say more than $110 million is being put toward pay increases for those staff, who will be paid an average hourly base wage of $24.50.

“At Amazon, we’re committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued and have opportunities to grow,” said Chuck Cummings, Amazon Canada’s director of customer fulfilment, in a news release.

“By creating thousands of new seasonal roles and investing in compensation and workplace benefits, we’re providing meaningful employment opportunities that can lead to long-term careers at Amazon. We’re proud to offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits from day one, and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.”

Amazon says hiring for these positions begin in October and will continue through December.

The jobs will be at the company’s fulfillment centres, sortation centres and delivery stations.

There are five Amazon facilities in Calgary and four in Balzac, Alta.

It says these season positions fill up fast, so job seekers are encouraged to apply online and check back frequently for other open positions.