A welcoming workplace
Whether you’re looking for a part-time job or full-time career, the food retail/wholesale industry is full of opportunities. As someone from another country, you have much to offer beyond your education and work experience. The language you speak, your knowledge of international food products and practices—all of these have value for companies serving Canada’s multicultural communities.
What’s more, employers in our sector invest in their people: many will pay for their workers to upgrade their language and technical skills. And as you develop those skills, you will enjoy opportunities to advance and increase the money you earn.
“My job in the food retail/wholesale industry”
Read the stories of immigrants who have found success in our sector.
Deli Department Clerk
Rajeendra moved to Canada from Sri Lanka just over two years ago to be with her husband and find a better life. She was studying food and beverage in her home country, which inspired her to pursue a job in the food retail/wholesale industry in Canada. Rajeendra started as a part-time deli worker and soon became a full-time staffer in the deli department of her store.
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First Assistant Manager
Marlon came to Canada six years ago from the Philippines. Highly motivated, quick to learn and eager for work, he was soon hired as a grocery store clerk—and in the space of two months moved into a supervisory role. Six months after enrolling in the store’s Retail Leadership Development program, he is now a First Assistant Manager.
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Learn more about the supports and services available
Check out the CGHRC Workplace Diversity Directory (WDD)—our national database of organizations that provide employment services and financial support to immigrants.