— looking to hire front line health workers. On Wednesday, AHS said it has received over 4,100 applications and will be filling roles as needs for specific skills in specific areas are identified.
Bernard said industries they’re seeing weather the economic storm include software development, public protection services like security guards, and grocery stores and deliveries.“Home deliveries are more important than ever. Those key companies have seen an increase in job seekers.”Those companies include Blush Lane Organic Market and Spud.ca delivery which have reported seeing increases of 100 to 200 per cent from last year, said director of food Paul McGreevy.
“I think the message from federal government and local municipalities and health officials is we need to be responsible and that’s caused a spike,” McGreevy said. The sister companies are looking to hire dozens of positions in all areas of their business, including in retail, warehouse, and the logistics department. As well, they’re looking for delivery drivers and people in management positions, he said, adding that Spud.ca delivery orders are about 10 days to two weeks back-ordered, depending where in the province you live.