Showcase your talents
From the warehouse to the front cash, from entry level to management, the variety of jobs and flexibility of the work environment create many opportunities for persons with disabilities in the retail/wholesale food industry. Employers in our sector value talent and commitment and are ready to invest time, money and creativity in solutions that make it possible for good workers to contribute and succeed.“My job in the food retail/wholesale industry”
Read the stories of persons with disabilities who have found success in our sector.
Person in Charge
In the early 1990s Jason was one of Canada’s rising Paralympic stars. While pursuing his athletic dreams he took on a service clerk position to help pay his expenses. As he continued to bring home Paralympic medals he also moved up the job ladder to cashier and then into a customer service role. After retiring from sports, Jason took on a full-time cashier position and today carries the title of Person in Charge.
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Bakery Department Clerk
After taking a few courses in cooking and baking, Erika knew she’d found something she would really enjoy doing as a job. She applied for a position in the bakery of the local grocery store—starting as a helper and quickly becoming a fully integrated member of the 10-person baking team. Today, Erika runs the ovens and also bakes breads and sweets.
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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 persons with disabilities.