Canadian Tire rewards and recognizes staff in both fun and meaningful ways! Our staff participate in award-winning and innovative, game-based contests for prizes and recognition across our network of stores. Each year, eligible staff are awarded scholarships to help fund their post-secondary education. Help manage and organize the Canadian Tire Store Employee Scholarship Program each year (2019-2021). Write scripts for SALES Program (Monthly). Show more Show less. Dec 24, 2019 Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities. Canadian Tire Jumpstart is a community-based charitable program that helps kids in financial need aged 4 -18 participate in organized sports and recreation such as hockey, dance, soccer and swimming so they can develop important life skills, self esteem and confidence. This scholarship was established in 1987 by the investment bank Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette along with members of the Class of 1968. The award is in memory of William R. Fisher, a valued employee and treasured classmate, who passed away in 1983. The scholarship is merit-based and supports some of Darden's most promising students. Canadian Tire sponsors two scholarship programs: Fourteen A.J. Billes Scholarships available to children of all employees of Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited, its subsidiaries, its Associate Stores and its Petroleum Agents and two Muriel G. Billes Scholarships available only to children of employees of Canadian Tire Corporation.
CANADIAN RETAIL EMPLOYMENT COMPARISON
Did you ever wonder if it is possible to earn a living working as a sales associate in the retail industry?Here is a list of Canadian retail employers and benefits of working for these companies according to their website:
WALMART: according to Walmart's website www.walmart.ca specifically: http://walmart.crosscap.ca/wps-portal/storelocator/Canada-Careers.jsp?content=retailstoresbenefits of working in a retail position include: flexible hours, in-depth training, fun working environment.
The application form which you can download from the website also makes reference to an automatic retirement and benefits programs in fine print which are 'in effect from time to time'.
http://walmart.crosscap.ca/wps-portal/storelocator/Retailpage.pdf
rating: 1 out of 5
HBC including: The Bay, Zellers, andHome Outfitters.www.hbc.com
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Under the careers section of HBC's website at http://www.hbc.com/hbc/careers/default.asp, reasons for working at HBC include: extensive educational opportunities for employees. The highlight of these is the Educational Reimbursement Program according to the website:
Canadian Tire Employee Scholarship Program 2020
'This program reimburses our associates when they successfully complete on ahttp://www.hbc.com/hbc/careers/why/development/
part time basis a pre-approved course at an external educational institution.
The program must be related to the associate’s current position.'
There are three types of retail positions:'Seasonal Associates who are hired for a specific period of employment, generally
up to 4 months (i.e. holidays).
Part-time: Associates who have a
variable
schedule and work up to 27 hours per week.
Full-time:
Associates who are
willing and able to work 28 to 40 hours per week in a
designated full-time
position.'
(http://www.hbc.com/hbc/careers/hbc/new/)
There is no mention of employment benefits or retirement savings programs.
rating: 1.5 out of 5
Home Depot: Home Depot's list of benefits is extensive,
Some of the highlights according to their website include:
'Benefits
Home Depot offers associates the opportunity to choose plans and
programs that meet individual and family needs. Benefit plans are available to
full-time hourly and salaried associates, and to part-time associates. Eligible
dependents may also be covered under some of the plans.
CORE BENEFITS
Full-Time Hourly and Salaried Associates
Medical
Dental
Short-Term and Long-term Disability Insurance
Term Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Part-Time Associates
Term Life Insurance (Optional)
Accidental Death and
Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance(Optional)
WORK/LIFE BENEFITS
Tuition Reimbursement — Available to all associates from the first day of employment, the program offers 50% reimbursement, up to a maximum of $5,000 per year, for
tuition, books, and registration fees for approved coursework at regionally
accredited colleges, universities, and post-secondary technical
schools.
Relocation Assistance — This program provides financial assistance
to associates who relocate at the request of the Company.
Team Depot — This great program gives you the opportunity to live our Company Value 'giving back to others' through community volunteer projects.
Matching Gift Program — Your contributions to qualifying non-profit organizations are matched by the Company dollar for dollar from $25 to $500 per year.
Associate Programs — Our outstanding employee assistance program includes
CARE-Solutions for Life, an information and referral service for a wide range of everyday problems and
concerns.
FINANCIAL BENEFITS
Deferred Profit Sharing Plan — All associates start accruing a guaranteed 3% of their annual earnings after one
year of service. Associates must be actively employed on the day of payout
to receive the contribution.
Retired RegisterSavings Plan (RRSP) — Associates
are eligible to make voluntary contributions.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
(ESPP) — Purchase Company stock at a 15% discount on the closing
price.
Canada Savings Bonds (CSB) — Associates are eligible to participate in
the CSB Plan.
TIME OFF BENEFITS
Vacation
Holidays
Personal/Sick
Days
Leave of Absence (including Military Leave)
Jury Duty
Bereavement Days
Float Days'
source:http://www.homedepot.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/DisplayTemplate?storeId=10051&catalogId=10051&langId=-15&display=careers_benefits
Another quote from the website says:
'The information on this Web site offers
only a brief overview of the benefit plans available to Home Depot associates.A
description of the benefit provisions, conditions and limitations is provided to
associates in the Benefit Booklet. Plans having these programs and features also
have exclusions, limitations, reductions of benefits, and terms under which the
plans and policies may be continued in force or discontinued. In the event of a
conflict between this Web site and the plan documents or policies, the plan
documents or policies will govern. The Company has the right to amend or
terminate these benefits at any
time.'
source: http://www.homedepot.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/DisplayTemplate?storeId=10051&catalogId=10051&langId=-15&display=careers_benefits
rating: 4.5 out of 5
Staples:
Staples also has a fairly extensive list of benefits:
In a direct quote from their website:
'We offer a Comprehensive Rewards PackageIn addition to a competitive
compensation package we also offer other attractive benefits and practices which
include some of the following:
Competitive compensation
3 weeks'
vacation after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5
Stock options for Store General
Managers
Comprehensive Flex benefits
Continuous training through
in-house programs
Advancement opportunities based on performance
Incentive-Based bonus program for all associates
Workplace Wellness
Programs
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employer contributions to an RRSP
program
Employee Assistance Plan
Employee Recognition
Computer
Purchase Plan
Associate Scholarship Awards
Associate Shopping Day'
source: http://www.greatcareersatstaples.ca/benefits/default.asp
The website does not go into as much detail as the Home Depot website, however the list surpasses greatly the benefits which HBC and Walmart offer on their sites.
rating: 4 out of 5
CANADIAN TIRE:
Canadian Tire offers a flexible benefit plan as well as a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, Stock Purchase Plan, and Store Employee Discount.
Source: http://careers.canadiantire.ca/english/work/rewards.html
According to the website Canadian Tire also supported continuing education for their employees by contributing half a million dollars to such programs.
Source: http://careers.canadiantire.ca/english/work/index.html
Rating: 3 out of 5
INDIGO BOOKS (CHAPTERS ANDCOLES ARE PART OF THE SAME COMANY)
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Some Benefits of working for Indigo Books according to website:
Canadian Tire Employee Scholarship Program
- Pay for performance
- Health and dental benefits for both full and part-time employees
- RRSP/DPSP company match retirement savings plans
- Discount Card
- Tuition Reimbursement
Source: http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/home/promo/benefits
rating: 3 out of 5
The key with programs offered by these companies is to not be afraid to ask for them from your employer. Speaking from experience, employers won't go out of their way to tell you about such programs.
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Also, it is important to ask about periodic pay raises. Some companies offer pay raises from time to time after employee performance reviews are completed. Again, speaking from experience employers won't go out of their way to let you know when you are due for a performance review. Although it shouldn't be the case, it is up to you to advocate for yourself when you are due for a pay raise.
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