The new facility will create more than 300 full-time jobs in
the Greater Montreal area
SEATTLE, Nov. 8, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - (NASDAQ: AMZN) –
Amazon Canada today announced plans to open its first fulfillment
centre in Quebec. The new site
will be located in Lachine on the
island of Montreal and will create
more than 300 new, full-time jobs with comprehensive pay and
benefits, starting on day one, in a safe, innovative workplace.
This new site will launch in time for the 2020 holiday shopping
season.
"We're excited about our growth in Montreal, which gives us the opportunity to
better serve our customers across Quebec," said Alexandre Gagnon, Vice President of Amazon
Canada. "The Greater Montreal area
has a talented workforce, and we are committed to providing the
area with great job opportunities that have comprehensive pay and
benefits."
Associates at this new facility will pick, pack, and ship items
for customers, ranging from toys and pet products to small
electronics.
Full-time employees at Amazon receive comprehensive pay and
benefits, including medical, vision and dental coverage, a group
RRSP plan and performance-based bonuses starting on day one. Amazon
also offers employees access to innovative programs like Career
Choice, where it will pay up to 95 percent of tuition for courses
related to in-demand fields, regardless of whether the skills are
relevant to a career at Amazon. Since the program's launch, more
than 25,000 employees across the globe have pursued degrees in game
design and visual communications, nursing, IT programming and
radiology, to name a few.
To learn more about working at an Amazon fulfillment centre,
visit amazon.jobs/en.
About Amazon
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competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational
excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click
shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by
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SOURCE Amazon Canada