Zehrs, through its parent company Loblaw, has taken the unusual step of appealing through the media for new employees.
In an email sent out Friday the company said their stores are looking of some "much needed relief for their teams" and are looking to hire new staff.
"Loblaw is looking to hire new colleagues at Zehrs stores in your region," was the email title.
Zehrs has never reached out to local media regarding staffing needs in the past.
Said the email:
"These are unprecedented times in the retail industry and things continue to change quickly. Grocery and pharmacy stores provide essential goods and are being asked to remain open during this time, but are looking for some much needed relief for their teams.
“Our supply chain is strong and we’re going to keep it that way. We know people are relying on our stores to be open, stocked and ready to serve. In order to keep things running smoothly, we need a full team in stores and distribution centres. We also need to be able to give our current team a break.
"So we’re inviting people to apply and we’ll reach out if we need a hand re-stocking, supporting customers, or just pitching in.”
People can apply at Loblawjobs.ca.
“With all that’s going on, we know there are some people out there who are looking for work,” said Wilson. “If there are people looking to be employed and paid right now, maybe we can help each other out.”
